ODYSSEY GLORY MILL LIMITED
💤Zombieactive
03851509 · ltd · incorporated 1999-09-30
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
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
77/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Non-trading company
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: dormant / non-trading with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (65/100, director aged 59). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 6 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).
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Refinance opportunity
9 live charges · 6 lenders · oldest 26.5y
15/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 26.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 6 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (59/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
9 charges (9/9 with lender, 9/9 with type)
90
Directors & officers
22 officers (1 active, 22 linked, 12 with DOB)
81
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
164 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
77/100Strong
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
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (76 events)Click to expand
- 2025-09-12📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-06-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2023-10-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-09-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-09-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2020-01-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2019-08-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2018-01-17📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2018-01-17📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2018-01-17📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2018-01-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2017-12-31➖HARRIS, Ian Michael Brian resignedsecretary
- 2017-12-31➖HARRIS, Ian Michael Brian resigneddirector
- 2017-12-31➖LLOYD, Scott Anthony resigneddirector
- 2017-12-07📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2017-12-01➕BURROWS, Patrick James appointeddirector
- 2017-10-18📄legacymiscellaneous · RP04CS01
- 2017-09-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2013-11-12🔓Charge satisfied #9
- 2013-11-12🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2013-11-12🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2008-11-03🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Bank of Scotland PLC
- 2008-11-03🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Bank of Scotland PLC (As Security Agent)
- 2008-07-23🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2007-11-23➕HARRIS, Ian Michael Brian appointedsecretary
- 2007-11-23➖HINDES, Mark Lewis William resignedsecretary
- 2007-11-23➕HARRIS, Ian Michael Brian appointeddirector
- 2007-11-23➖HINDES, Mark Lewis William resigneddirector
- 2007-08-08🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2007-08-02🔒Charge registered #7Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland (As Security Agent for the Secured Parties)(in Such Capacity, the Security Agent)
- 2007-07-18🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Anglo Irish Bank Corporation PLC in Its Capacity as Security Trustee for the Finance Parties(The Security Trustee)
- 2007-01-24🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Anglo Irish Bank Corporation PLC in Its Capacity as Security Trustee for the Finance Parties(The Security Trustee)
- 2007-01-11🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2007-01-11🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2006-12-15➕HINDES, Mark Lewis William appointedsecretary
- 2006-12-15➕HINGES, Mark appointedsecretary
- 2006-12-15➖HINGES, Mark resignedsecretary
- 2006-12-15➖WHITTINGTON, Tracey resignedsecretary
- 2006-12-15➖AUCOTT, Stephen resigneddirector
- 2006-12-15➕HINDES, Mark Lewis William appointeddirector
- 2006-12-15➕HINGES, Mark appointeddirector
- 2006-12-15➖HINGES, Mark resigneddirector
- 2006-12-15➖LAW, Jeffrey Michael resigneddirector
- 2006-12-15➕LLOYD, Scott Anthony appointeddirector
- 2006-12-15➖WARD, Peter Martin resigneddirector
- 2006-12-15➖ODYSSEY GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED resignedcorporate-director
- 2005-01-08🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2005-01-08🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2004-12-21➖GAIN, Jonathan Mark resignedsecretary
- 2004-12-21➕WHITTINGTON, Tracey appointedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 76 events
Owner dependency
83/100
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.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 59 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
65/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 59. Early succession window.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 27 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
1 med ·Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
David Lloyd Leisure Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
David Lloyd Leisure Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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ODYSSEY GLORY MILL LIMITED
This company · 03851509
Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
David Lloyd Leisure Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1999-09-30
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC74990 — Non-trading company
Registered office
The Hangar Mosquito Way
Hatfield Business Park
Hatfield
Hertfordshire
AL10 9AX
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-10-03
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-10-14
Last: 2025-09-30
Officers (1 active · 21 resigned)
BURROWS, Patrick James→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2017-12-01
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DAVIS, William Edward→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1999-12-08 · resigned 2000-05-12
GAIN, Jonathan Mark→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2000-05-12 · resigned 2004-12-21
HARRIS, Ian Michael Brian→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-11-23 · resigned 2017-12-31
HINDES, Mark Lewis William→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-12-15 · resigned 2007-11-23
HINGES, Mark→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-12-15 · resigned 2006-12-15
WHITTINGTON, Tracey→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-12-21 · resigned 2006-12-15
HILLGATE SECRETARIAL LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 1999-09-30 · resigned 1999-12-08
AUCOTT, Stephen→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2004-12-21 · resigned 2006-12-15
GALVIN, Simon John→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 1999-12-23 · resigned 2004-12-21
HARRIS, Ian Michael Brian→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2007-11-23 · resigned 2017-12-31
HINDES, Mark Lewis William→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2006-12-15 · resigned 2007-11-23
HINGES, Mark→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2006-12-15 · resigned 2006-12-15
LAW, Jeffrey Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2004-12-21 · resigned 2006-12-15
LLOYD, Scott Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~51y · appointed 2006-12-15 · resigned 2017-12-31
STANFORD, Henry Julian Aglionby→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 1999-12-08 · resigned 2004-12-21
THORNE, Sarah Jane→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2001-07-16 · resigned 2004-12-21
WARD, Peter Martin→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2004-12-21 · resigned 2006-12-15
WEST, John Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~83y · appointed 1999-12-08 · resigned 2004-12-21
HILLGATE NOMINEES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-director · appointed 1999-09-30 · resigned 1999-12-08
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Mortgages & charges
9
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:9 of 9 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | Amendment deed relating to a debenture originally dated 03 june 2007 and | 1 property | 03/11/2008 | 12/11/2013 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC (As Security Agent) | Debenture | 1 property | 03/11/2008 | 12/11/2013 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland (As Security Agent for the Secured Parties)(in Such Capacity, the Security Agent) | Debenture accession deed | 1 property | 02/08/2007 | 12/11/2013 | |
| satisfied | Anglo Irish Bank Corporation in Its Capacity as Security Trustee for the Finance Parties(The Security Trustee) Anglo Irish Bank Corporation PLC in Its Capacity as Security Trustee for the Finance Parties(The Security Trustee) | Charge of beneficial interest | 1 property | 18/07/2007 | 23/07/2008 | |
| satisfied | Anglo Irish Bank Corporation in Its Capacity as Security Trustee for the Finance Parties(The Security Trustee) Anglo Irish Bank Corporation PLC in Its Capacity as Security Trustee for the Finance Parties(The Security Trustee) | Debenture | 1 property | 24/01/2007 | 08/08/2007 | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) Aib Group (UK) PLC | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 21/12/2004 | 11/01/2007 | |
| satisfied | Aib Group (UK) Aib Group (UK) PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 21/12/2004 | 11/01/2007 | |
| satisfied | Close Brothers Close Brothers Venture Capital Trust PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 30/04/2003 | 08/01/2005 | |
| satisfied | Close Brothers Close Brothers Venture Capital Trust PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 23/12/1999 | 08/01/2005 |
Recent filings (164 total)
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confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-10-01
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-09-12
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-09-30
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-06-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-10-10
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-10-02
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-10-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-09-26
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-10-04
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2021-09-22
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2020-10-05
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2020-01-30
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2019-10-07
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2019-08-15
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2018-10-15