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💤Zombieactive
03550680 · private-limited-guarant-nsc-limited-exemption · incorporated 1998-04-22
Investment thesis
Zombie company — trading but stalled; unlikely mover.
Why interesting: Quiet, steady; could be a succession or carve-out candidate with the right conversation.
Why risky: No growth signal; thin margin for error on price.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
year to Mar 2025
Net worth
£7.3k
book net assets
Opportunity
72/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Performing arts
Sector: Arts, entertainment & recreation
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 90020Support activities to performing arts
Investor take
Special-situation opportunityDistressed leisure with salvageable qualities — special-situations priority.
Opportunity 72/100 (strong), bankability 65/100. Strong seller-intent signal (78/100, director aged 70). Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: Confirmation statement overdue. Annual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (71/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 2 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
2 years of iXBRL accounts extracted (YoY deltas available) + narrative notes parsed
75
Lenders & charges
Confirmed no charges registered
85
Directors & officers
21 officers (2 active, 21 linked, 19 with DOB)
88
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
1 connected companies via shared directors
48
Filing history
110 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
72/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
67
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
90
Good data coverage for analysis.
Signals from accounts
Derived from iXBRL accounts · accounting standard not declaredPositive net assets
Net assets £7,308
Key financials
2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accountsCash
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Net Worth
£7k
~ YoY
Current Assets
£19k
↓ 44% YoY
Current Liabilities
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Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · accounting standard unknown| Metric | 2025-03-31 | 2024-03-31 |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets | £7.3k | £7.3k |
| Current assets | £18.5k | £33.3k |
| Net assets | £7.3k | £7.3k |
Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
2
filings
- • 1 gazette
- • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (61 events)Click to expand
- 2026-01-03📄gazette-filings-brought-up-to-dategazette · DISS40
- 2025-12-31📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2025-08-19📄dissolved-compulsory-strike-off-suspendeddissolution · DISS16(SOAS)
- 2025-07-08📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2025-01-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2024-09-03📄gazette-filings-brought-up-to-dategazette · DISS40
- 2024-08-13📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2024-06-27📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-01-20➖CARR, Eleanor Louise resigneddirector
- 2023-12-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2023-04-12📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2023-03-30➖LAWRENCE, Rose Thirza resigneddirector
- 2023-03-30📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-08-16➕CARR, Eleanor Louise appointeddirector
- 2022-08-16➕LAWRENCE, Rose Thirza appointeddirector
- 2022-08-16📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-08-16📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-07-26📄change-person-secretary-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH03
- 2022-07-13📄gazette-filings-brought-up-to-dategazette · DISS40
- 2022-07-12📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2021-12-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2021-02-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2019-12-17📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2019-12-17📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2019-12-12➖SHAW, Susan resigneddirector
- 2019-12-12➖STOKES WHITE, Sheila resigneddirector
- 2014-12-31➖ELDER, Hilary Elizabeth, Dr resigneddirector
- 2013-08-31➖CRIPPS, Jeremy Robert resigneddirector
- 2012-10-01➕COATMAN, Graham Robert appointedsecretary
- 2012-09-30➖SUGGATE, Anne Vivienne resignedsecretary
- 2011-07-14➖MAXWELL, Adam resigneddirector
- 2009-10-21➕MAXWELL, Adam appointeddirector
- 2009-10-21➕STOKES WHITE, Sheila appointeddirector
- 2009-02-04➖TAYLOR, Sharon Lynn resigneddirector
- 2009-01-14➖BLYTHE JONES, Penelope Ann Gladys resigneddirector
- 2007-11-20➖ADAM, Rachel resigneddirector
- 2007-11-20➖BAUMFIELD, Nicholas James resigneddirector
- 2007-11-20➖HARDIE, Alastair John Padraic resigneddirector
- 2007-11-20➕TAYLOR, Sharon Lynn appointeddirector
- 2006-10-19➕BLYTHE JONES, Penelope Ann Gladys appointeddirector
- 2006-10-19➕CRIPPS, Jeremy Robert appointeddirector
- 2006-10-19➕SHAW, Susan appointeddirector
- 2005-07-12➖LANG, Karen Doris resigneddirector
- 2004-10-14➖WILLIAMS, David Frederick, Councillor resigneddirector
- 2004-03-29➕ADAM, Rachel appointeddirector
- 2003-10-16➖BIRD, Lucy Rose resigneddirector
- 2003-10-16➕HARDIE, Alastair John Padraic appointeddirector
- 2003-10-16➕LANG, Karen Doris appointeddirector
- 2003-02-28➖FERGUSON, Eileen Isabel resigneddirector
- 2001-03-22➖WYLIE, Roderick James resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 61 events
Owner dependency
100/100
Critical — business is the founderThe business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.
FACTORS
- +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 28 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 70 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
100/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 70 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 28 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 28 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
1 high ·Confirmation statement overdue
highAnnual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.
Evidence: Next due: 2025-05-06
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| 23 BATH ST LTD→ 11464272 · est 2018 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 7y | — | — |
| 3D CREATE LIMITED→ 06131234 · est 2007 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 19y | — | — |
| 44AD→ 10902272 · est 2017 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 8y | — | — |
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| 6THVISION LIMITED→ 05145455 · est 2004 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 21y | — | — |
| A DAY ON THE FARM LTD→ 12388921 · est 2020 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 6y | — | — |
| A.C.T.S THEATRE ARTS SCHOOL LTD→ 10910379 · est 2017 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 8y | — | — |
| ABBEYDORE RETREATS LTD→ 13743472 · est 2021 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 4y | — | — |
| ACROBATIC ADVENTURES CIC→ 15633579 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| ADVENTURE ALTERNATIVE LIMITED→ 04121105 · est 2000 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 25y | — | — |
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Statusactive
Typeprivate-limited-guarant-nsc-limited-exemption
Incorporated1998-04-22
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC90010 — Performing arts
Registered office
258 Frome Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 0DS
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2025-05-06OVERDUE
Last: 2024-04-22
Officers (2 active · 19 resigned)
COATMAN, Graham Robert→
Activesecretary · appointed 2012-10-01
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CAREY, Peter John→
Activedirector · ~70y · appointed 1998-04-22
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SUGGATE, Anne Vivienne→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1998-04-22 · resigned 2012-09-30
ADAM, Rachel→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2004-03-29 · resigned 2007-11-20
BAUMFIELD, Nicholas James→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 1999-07-12 · resigned 2007-11-20
BIRD, Lucy Rose→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 1998-04-22 · resigned 2003-10-16
BLYTHE JONES, Penelope Ann Gladys→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 2006-10-19 · resigned 2009-01-14
CARR, Eleanor Louise→
Resigneddirector · ~29y · appointed 2022-08-16 · resigned 2024-01-20
CRIPPS, Jeremy Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2006-10-19 · resigned 2013-08-31
ELDER, Hilary Elizabeth, Dr→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 1998-04-22 · resigned 2014-12-31
FERGUSON, Eileen Isabel→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 1999-02-15 · resigned 2003-02-28
HARDIE, Alastair John Padraic→
Resigneddirector · ~85y · appointed 2003-10-16 · resigned 2007-11-20
LANG, Karen Doris→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2003-10-16 · resigned 2005-07-12
LAWRENCE, Rose Thirza→
Resigneddirector · ~27y · appointed 2022-08-16 · resigned 2023-03-30
MAXWELL, Adam→
Resigneddirector · ~50y · appointed 2009-10-21 · resigned 2011-07-14
MILLS, William Stirling→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 1998-04-22 · resigned 1999-04-08
SHAW, Susan→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 2006-10-19 · resigned 2019-12-12
STOKES WHITE, Sheila→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 2009-10-21 · resigned 2019-12-12
TAYLOR, Sharon Lynn→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2007-11-20 · resigned 2009-02-04
WILLIAMS, David Frederick, Councillor→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 1998-04-22 · resigned 2004-10-14
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Recent filings (110 total)
gazette-filings-brought-up-to-date
gazette · DISS40
2026-01-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2025-12-31
dissolved-compulsory-strike-off-suspended
dissolution · DISS16(SOAS)
2025-08-19
gazette-notice-compulsory
gazette · GAZ1
2025-07-08
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2025-01-20
gazette-filings-brought-up-to-date
gazette · DISS40
2024-09-03
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-09-02
gazette-notice-compulsory
gazette · GAZ1
2024-08-13
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-06-27
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2023-12-27
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-05-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2023-04-12
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-03-30
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2022-08-16
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2022-08-16