REFRESH GROUP LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
03981399 · ltd · incorporated 2000-04-27
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
Opportunity decay
approaching window · 12-months
Approaching a transaction window — refinance or sale event plausible in the next 12 months.
  • · Oldest live charge 24.0y old — refinance window within 12 months
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Turnover
not disclosed
Net worth
book net assets
Opportunity
54/100
Worth a look
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What this business does
Primary activity: Public houses and bars
Sector: Accommodation & food service
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 54/100 (worth a look), bankability 75/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: Company dissolved. Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (63/100).

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Refinance opportunity

1 live charge · oldest 24.0y

65/100
clean up first

Refinance viable after a tidy-up — address the highlighted items first.

  • · Oldest live charge is 24.0 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · Single lender — cleanest path to refinance.
  • · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (61/100)

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
1 charges (1/1 with lender, 1/1 with type)
90
Directors & officers
31 officers (5 active, 31 linked, 23 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
27 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
137 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
54/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.

Business quality
30
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
60
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
49
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
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 (81 events)Click to expand
  1. 2023-01-24
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    gazette-dissolved-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ2(A)
  2. 2023-01-24
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2022-11-15
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    dissolution-voluntary-strike-off-suspended
    dissolution · SOAS(A)
  4. 2022-10-11
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    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  5. 2022-10-04
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    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  6. 2022-09-08
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    capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
    capital · SH19
  7. 2022-09-08
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    legacy
    capital · SH20
  8. 2022-09-08
    ⚠️
    legacy
    insolvency · CAP-SS
  9. 2022-09-08
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  10. 2022-09-08
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    capital-allotment-shares
    capital · SH01
  11. 2022-02-24
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  12. 2021-10-12
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  13. 2021-10-11
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    appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP03
  14. 2021-10-11
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  15. 2021-10-09
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  16. 2021-10-07
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  17. 2021-10-07
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  18. 2021-10-05
    WOODALL, Michelle Louise appointed
    secretary
  19. 2021-10-05
    HANCOCK, Edward John appointed
    director
  20. 2021-10-05
    LEACH, Robert Anthony appointed
    director
  21. 2021-10-05
    LUPINO, Hayleigh appointed
    director
  22. 2021-10-05
    BRENNAN, Anne Marie resigned
    secretary
  23. 2021-10-02
    FINDLAY, Ralph Graham resigned
    director
  24. 2021-04-27
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  25. 2020-11-30
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  26. 2020-10-30
    WESTWOOD, Richard James resigned
    director
  27. 2020-01-20
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  28. 2019-01-25
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  29. 2018-01-15
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  30. 2017-09-29
    DALZELL, Peter resigned
    director
  31. 2013-06-03
    OLIVER, Stephen John resigned
    director
  32. 2013-06-03
    WESTWOOD, Richard James appointed
    director
  33. 2012-09-10
    DARBY, Alistair William resigned
    director
  34. 2011-10-01
    ANDREW, Derek resigned
    director
  35. 2011-10-01
    DALZELL, Peter appointed
    director
  36. 2009-03-31
    ANDREA, Andrew Andonis appointed
    director
  37. 2009-03-31
    INGLETT, Paul resigned
    director
  38. 2008-04-02
    BRENNAN, Anne Marie appointed
    secretary
  39. 2008-04-02
    WEST, Alan resigned
    secretary
  40. 2008-04-02
    ANDREW, Derek appointed
    director
  41. 2008-04-02
    COYLE, James Arthur resigned
    director
  42. 2008-04-02
    DARBY, Alistair William appointed
    director
  43. 2008-04-02
    FINDLAY, Ralph Graham appointed
    director
  44. 2008-04-02
    INGLETT, Paul appointed
    director
  45. 2008-04-02
    OLIVER, Stephen John appointed
    director
  46. 2008-04-02
    THOMPSON, Rupert Geoffrey Ryland resigned
    director
  47. 2008-04-01
    ASH, Douglas Terence resigned
    director
  48. 2008-04-01
    RAE, Alistair Kynoch resigned
    director
  49. 2006-03-01
    WEST, Alan appointed
    secretary
  50. 2006-03-01
    BONDLAW SECRETARIES LIMITED resigned
    corporate-secretary
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Owner dependency

50/100
Moderate — manageable with handover

Some founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.

FACTORS
  • -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 17 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.

Succession & seller-readiness

53/100
Moderate signal

Some succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.

SIGNALS
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 17 years.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 26 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
  • supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.

Red flags

2 high ·
Company dissolved
high

Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.

Evidence: Dissolved on 2023-01-24

1 insolvency-related filing on record
high

Filings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.

Evidence: 2022-09-08: legacy

Group structure

Wychwood Holdings Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Wychwood Holdings Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
ultimate parent
REFRESH GROUP LIMITED
This company · 03981399

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%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Wychwood Holdings Limited
Corporate entity
75100%
75–100%board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control06/04/2016

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated2000-04-27
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC56302 — Public houses and bars

Registered office

Marstons House
Brewery Road
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV1 4JT

Filing status

Accounts
Next due:
Last made up to: 2021-10-02
Confirmation statement
Next due:
Last:

Officers (0 active · 26 resigned)

WOODALL, Michelle Louise
secretary · appointed 2021-10-05
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Active
ANDREA, Andrew Andonis
director · ~57y · appointed 2009-03-31
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Active
HANCOCK, Edward John
director · ~51y · appointed 2021-10-05
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Active
LEACH, Robert Anthony
director · ~55y · appointed 2021-10-05
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Active
LUPINO, Hayleigh
director · ~49y · appointed 2021-10-05
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Active
BIRCH, James
secretary · appointed 2003-06-19 · resigned 2005-09-12
Resigned
BRENNAN, Anne Marie
secretary · appointed 2008-04-02 · resigned 2021-10-05
Resigned
BRYAN, Nicholas George
secretary · appointed 2000-06-05 · resigned 2003-06-19
Resigned
WEST, Alan
secretary · appointed 2006-03-01 · resigned 2008-04-02
Resigned
BONDLAW SECRETARIES LIMITED
corporate-secretary · appointed 2005-09-12 · resigned 2006-03-01
Resigned
DM COMPANY SERVICES LIMITED
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2000-04-27 · resigned 2000-06-05
Resigned
ANDREW, Derek
director · ~71y · appointed 2008-04-02 · resigned 2011-10-01
Resigned
ASH, Douglas Terence
director · ~79y · appointed 2005-09-12 · resigned 2008-04-01
Resigned
BIRCH, James
director · ~59y · appointed 2003-06-19 · resigned 2005-09-12
Resigned
BIRCH, James
director · ~59y · appointed 2000-06-05 · resigned 2001-12-31
Resigned
BREARE, Robert Roddick Ackrill
director · ~73y · appointed 2000-06-05 · resigned 2005-09-12
Resigned
BRYAN, Nicholas George
director · ~62y · appointed 2000-06-05 · resigned 2003-06-19
Resigned
COYLE, James Arthur
director · ~59y · appointed 2006-01-19 · resigned 2008-04-02
Resigned
COYLE, James Arthur
director · ~59y · appointed 2002-06-13 · resigned 2005-09-12
Resigned
DALZELL, Peter
director · ~61y · appointed 2011-10-01 · resigned 2017-09-29
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

1
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:1 of 1 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
HSBC
Hsbc Bank PLC
Debenture1 property12/06/2002
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Recent filings (137 total)

gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2023-01-24
dissolution-voluntary-strike-off-suspended
dissolution · SOAS(A)
2022-11-15
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2022-10-11
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2022-10-04
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2022-09-08
legacy
capital · SH20
2022-09-08
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2022-09-08
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2022-09-08
capital-allotment-shares
capital · SH01
2022-09-08
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-02-24
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-01-14
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2021-10-12
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2021-10-11
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2021-10-11
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2021-10-09