AMAZING LEARNING LIMITED
💤Zombieactive
03980929 · ltd · incorporated 2000-04-26
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 Sept 2024
Net worth
£31.2k
book net assets
Opportunity
63/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: Other information technology service activities
Sector: Information & communication
Investor take
Special-situation opportunityDistressed technology with salvageable qualities — special-situations priority.
Opportunity 63/100 (worth a look), bankability 50/100. Strong seller-intent signal (78/100, director aged 67). Biggest value-creation lever: File overdue accounts. Clears statutory overdue flag — immediate bankability uplift for refinance conversations. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (53/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
1 live charge · oldest 21.7y
45/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 21.7 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Single lender — cleanest path to refinance.
- · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.
Data confidence
Overall: high (81/100)Strong data coverage across all sections. AI outputs should be trusted with minimal caveats.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
2 years of iXBRL accounts extracted (YoY deltas available) + narrative notes parsed
75
Lenders & charges
1 charges (1/1 with lender, 1/1 with type)
90
Directors & officers
15 officers (1 active, 15 linked, 10 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
7 connected companies via shared directors
66
Filing history
135 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
63/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.
Business quality
45
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
49
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Signals from accounts
Derived from iXBRL accounts · accounting standard not declaredPositive net assets
Net assets £31,156
Key financials
2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accountsCash
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Net Worth
£31k
~ YoY
Current Assets
£14k
~ YoY
Current Liabilities
—
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Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · accounting standard unknown| Metric | 2024-09-30 | 2023-09-30 |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets | £13.8k | £13.8k |
| Current assets | £13.8k | £13.8k |
| Net assets | £31.2k | £31.2k |
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
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (48 events)Click to expand
- 2025-08-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2024-07-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2023-09-02📄gazette-filings-brought-up-to-dategazette · DISS40
- 2023-08-31📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2023-07-18📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2022-09-06📄gazette-filings-brought-up-to-dategazette · DISS40
- 2022-09-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2022-08-30📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2021-09-22📄gazette-filings-brought-up-to-dategazette · DISS40
- 2021-09-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2021-09-07📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2020-11-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2020-11-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2020-10-21📄gazette-filings-brought-up-to-dategazette · DISS40
- 2019-08-10📄dissolved-compulsory-strike-off-suspendeddissolution · DISS16(SOAS)
- 2019-07-16📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2018-09-11➖MAXFIELD, Tom resigneddirector
- 2018-09-11📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2015-12-03➖PRIMA SECRETARY LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2012-12-01➖DAVIS, Christopher John resigneddirector
- 2010-10-22➕PRIMA SECRETARY LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2008-09-05➖PRIMA SECRETARY LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2008-06-03➖FORD, Anna resigneddirector
- 2008-04-14➖BELL, Caroline Jane resigneddirector
- 2007-11-07➕DAVIS, Christopher John appointeddirector
- 2007-05-18➖BRINDLE, Anthony Warwick resigneddirector
- 2007-04-01➕BELL, Caroline Jane appointeddirector
- 2006-10-28➖MORGAN WILLIAMS, Hugh Richard Vaughan resigneddirector
- 2006-10-18➕FORD, Anna appointeddirector
- 2004-11-17➖BRAYWOOD LTD resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2004-11-17➕PRIMA SECRETARY LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2004-10-26🔒Charge registered #1Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
- 2004-06-09➕MAXFIELD, Tom appointeddirector
- 2004-06-08➕BRINDLE, Anthony Warwick appointeddirector
- 2004-06-08➕MORGAN WILLIAMS, Hugh Richard Vaughan appointeddirector
- 2003-06-12➖CAMPBELL, Deryn Anna resigneddirector
- 2003-05-29➖MORRALL, John Stephen resignedsecretary
- 2003-05-29➕BRAYWOOD LTD appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2000-11-01➖CAMPBELL, Deryn Anna resigneddirector
- 2000-05-03➕CAMPBELL, Paul Andrew appointeddirector
- 2000-05-03➖ADNAN, Gerda resignedsecretary
- 2000-05-03➕MORRALL, John Stephen appointedsecretary
- 2000-05-03➕CAMPBELL, Deryn Anna appointeddirector
- 2000-05-03➕CAMPBELL, Deryn Anna appointeddirector
- 2000-05-03➖RABAGLIATI, David Mclaren resigneddirector
- 2000-04-26🏢Company incorporatedAs AMAZING LEARNING LIMITED
- 2000-04-26➕ADNAN, Gerda appointedsecretary
- 2000-04-26➕RABAGLIATI, David Mclaren appointeddirector
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 26 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 67 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
90/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 67. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 26 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 26 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
2 high ·Accounts overdue
highStatutory accounts have not been filed by their due date. Can indicate admin breakdown, cash preservation, or deliberate delay.
Evidence: Next due: 2026-06-30
Confirmation statement overdue
highAnnual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.
Evidence: Next due: 2026-05-10
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Paul Andrew Campbell Individual · British · DOB 02/1959 · age 67 | 50–75% | — | 50-75% shares | 30/06/2017 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2000-04-26
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC62090 — Other information technology service activities
Registered office
Amazing Towers
Church Street
Gateshead
NE8 2AT
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-06-30OVERDUE
Last made up to: 2024-09-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-05-10OVERDUE
Last: 2025-04-26
Officers (1 active · 14 resigned)
CAMPBELL, Paul Andrew→
Activedirector · ~67y · appointed 2000-05-03
View their other companies + combined net worth →
ADNAN, Gerda→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2000-04-26 · resigned 2000-05-03
MORRALL, John Stephen→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2000-05-03 · resigned 2003-05-29
BRAYWOOD LTD→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2003-05-29 · resigned 2004-11-17
PRIMA SECRETARY LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2010-10-22 · resigned 2015-12-03
PRIMA SECRETARY LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2004-11-17 · resigned 2008-09-05
BELL, Caroline Jane→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2007-04-01 · resigned 2008-04-14
BRINDLE, Anthony Warwick→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 2004-06-08 · resigned 2007-05-18
CAMPBELL, Deryn Anna→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2000-05-03 · resigned 2003-06-12
CAMPBELL, Deryn Anna→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2000-05-03 · resigned 2000-11-01
DAVIS, Christopher John→
Resigneddirector · ~85y · appointed 2007-11-07 · resigned 2012-12-01
FORD, Anna→
Resigneddirector · ~83y · appointed 2006-10-18 · resigned 2008-06-03
MAXFIELD, Tom→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 2004-06-09 · resigned 2018-09-11
MORGAN WILLIAMS, Hugh Richard Vaughan→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2004-06-08 · resigned 2006-10-28
RABAGLIATI, David Mclaren→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2000-04-26 · resigned 2000-05-03
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Mortgages & charges
1
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:1 of 1 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Debenture | 1 property | 26/10/2004 | — |
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Recent filings (135 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2025-08-06
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-05-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2024-07-16
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-04-30
gazette-filings-brought-up-to-date
gazette · DISS40
2023-09-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2023-08-31
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-08-31
gazette-notice-compulsory
gazette · GAZ1
2023-07-18
gazette-filings-brought-up-to-date
gazette · DISS40
2022-09-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2022-09-05
gazette-notice-compulsory
gazette · GAZ1
2022-08-30
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-04-26
gazette-filings-brought-up-to-date
gazette · DISS40
2021-09-22
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2021-09-21
gazette-notice-compulsory
gazette · GAZ1
2021-09-07