THE LIVERPOOL AND MERSEYSIDE THEATRES TRUST LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
03802476 · private-limited-guarant-nsc · incorporated 1999-07-08
Investment thesis
Looks cheap but ownership + security both unclear — probable value trap.
Why interesting: Headline metrics may be attractive.
Why risky: No PSC visibility combined with multiple live charges; transacting likely slow and expensive.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
74/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Performing arts
Sector: Arts, entertainment & recreation
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 90020Support activities to performing arts
- 90040Operation of arts facilities
- 91030Operation of historical sites and buildings and similar visitor attractions
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 74/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (45/100).
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Refinance opportunity
5 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 21.3y
25/100
too messy
Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 21.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 48/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: low (52/100)Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.
Company profile
address, 4 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
59 officers (13 active, 59 linked, 54 with DOB)
88
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
11 connected companies via shared directors
78
Filing history
209 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
74/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
69
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
1
filing
- • 1 officers
Last 90 days
2
filings
- • 2 officers
Last 180 days
6
filings
- • 4 officers
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 miscellaneous
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (135 events)Click to expand
- 2026-05-22➖SANGER-DAVIES, Caroline Evelyn resigneddirector
- 2026-05-22📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-04-08➖LOCKHART, Julie Ann resigneddirector
- 2026-04-08📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-03-16📄legacymiscellaneous · ANNOTATION
- 2026-03-16📄replacement-filing-of-director-appointment-with-nameofficers · RP01AP01
- 2026-02-06📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-12-12📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2025-12-01📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-11-20➖NIXON, Andrea Mary resigneddirector
- 2025-10-08📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-09-30➖RUSSELL, Natasha Mae resigneddirector
- 2025-07-29📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-07-29📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-07-29📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-05-22➕COLLIER, Laura appointeddirector
- 2025-05-22➕MADDOCK, Paul Anthony appointeddirector
- 2025-05-22➖BIBBY, Paul Simon resigneddirector
- 2025-03-26📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-03-20➖BLAKEMAN, Helen Elizabeth resigneddirector
- 2024-12-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2024-11-25📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-11-25📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-11-25📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-11-25📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-11-21➕KALLEE-GROVER, Paul Anthony appointeddirector
- 2024-11-21➕LOCKHART, Julie Ann appointeddirector
- 2024-11-21➖CAUSLEY, Amy resigneddirector
- 2024-11-21➖CLARKE, Michael resigneddirector
- 2024-11-21➕LOCKHART, Julie Ann appointeddirector
- 2024-09-30📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-02-22➕AZIZ, Saphena Aanaz appointeddirector
- 2023-12-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2023-07-03📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-05-17➕FAHEY, Portia Eve, Councillor appointeddirector
- 2022-12-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2022-11-22➕BIERMAN, James Russell appointeddirector
- 2022-11-22➖HUTCHINSON, Bren resigneddirector
- 2022-05-24➖ROBERTS-CHERRY, Caroline resigneddirector
- 2021-12-08➖SIMON, Wendy Ann, Cllr resigneddirector
- 2021-12-02➕SMITH, Anthony Craig appointeddirector
- 2021-12-02➖BENNETT-JONES, Peter resigneddirector
- 2021-12-02➖CORCORAN, Paul resigneddirector
- 2021-12-02➕SANGER-DAVIES, Caroline Evelyn appointeddirector
- 2021-02-24➕JONES, Jillian Margaret appointeddirector
- 2020-07-22➕EVANS, Paul Stephan appointeddirector
- 2020-07-22➕MANKABADY, Camilla appointeddirector
- 2020-07-22➖DUNHAM, Matthew resigneddirector
- 2020-07-22➕RUSSELL, Natasha Mae appointeddirector
- 2020-04-01➕DA VANZO, Mark appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 135 events
Owner dependency
48/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -12 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 63 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
50/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 63. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
Red flags
2 med ·4 director resignations in last 12 months
mediumMultiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: LOCKHART, Julie Ann resigned 2026-04-08; NIXON, Andrea Mary resigned 2025-11-20; RUSSELL, Natasha Mae resigned 2025-09-30
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
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Statusactive
Typeprivate-limited-guarant-nsc
Incorporated1999-07-08
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC90010 — Performing arts
Registered office
Everyman Theatre
5-11 Hope Street
Liverpool
Merseyside
L1 9BH
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-03-20
Last: 2026-03-06
Officers (13 active · 46 resigned)
Active
AZIZ, Saphena Aanaz→
Activedirector · ~60y · appointed 2024-02-22
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BIERMAN, James Russell→
Activedirector · ~55y · appointed 2022-11-22
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COLLIER, Laura→
Activedirector · ~48y · appointed 2025-05-22
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DA VANZO, Mark→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 2020-04-01
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EVANS, Paul Stephan→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 2020-07-22
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FAHEY, Portia Eve, Councillor→
Activedirector · ~32y · appointed 2023-05-17
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JONES, Jillian Margaret→
Activedirector · ~63y · appointed 2021-02-24
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KALLEE-GROVER, Paul Anthony→
Activedirector · ~51y · appointed 2024-11-21
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LOCKHART, Julie Ann→
Activedirector · ~62y · appointed 2024-11-21
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MADDOCK, Paul Anthony→
Activedirector · ~39y · appointed 2025-05-22
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MANKABADY, Camilla→
Activedirector · ~54y · appointed 2020-07-22
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SMITH, Anthony Craig→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 2021-12-02
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AYDON, Deborah→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-10-01 · resigned 2011-09-22
BEDDOE, Josephine→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2000-06-01 · resigned 2003-06-30
LEE, Simon Francis, Professor→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1999-07-08 · resigned 2000-06-01
MORRIS, Anne Pamela→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-06-30 · resigned 2003-10-01
AYDON, Deborah→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2011-09-22 · resigned 2018-09-04
BENNETT-JONES, Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2014-04-26 · resigned 2021-12-02
BIBBY, Paul Simon→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2018-06-12 · resigned 2025-05-22
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
2
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | North West Development Agency | Legal charge | 2 properties | 30/03/2011 | — | |
| outstanding | The Arts Council of England | Legal charge | 2 properties | 30/03/2011 | — | |
| satisfied | The Arts Council of England | Fixed and floating charge | 2 properties | 31/03/2008 | 15/06/2011 | |
| satisfied | Northwest Development Agency | Legal charge | 1 property | 31/03/2008 | 15/06/2011 | |
| satisfied | The Arts Council of England | Debenture | 2 properties | 11/02/2005 | 15/06/2011 |
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Recent filings (209 total)
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-05-22
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-04-08
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-03-17
legacy
miscellaneous · ANNOTATION
2026-03-16
replacement-filing-of-director-appointment-with-name
officers · RP01AP01
2026-03-16
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2026-02-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2025-12-12
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-12-01
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-10-08
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-07-29
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-07-29
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-07-29
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-03-26
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-03-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2024-12-06