SUSSEX CUSTODIAL SERVICES LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
04163673 · ltd · incorporated 2001-02-20
Investment thesis
Well-run mature business — low negotiation leverage; premium likely.
Why interesting: Textbook target; clean filings, stable trading.
Why risky: No pressure on seller; any deal likely at full price.
Opportunity decay
approaching window · 12-months
Approaching a transaction window — refinance or sale event plausible in the next 12 months.
- · Oldest live charge 24.8y old — refinance window within 12 months
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
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Opportunity
78/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Sector: Administrative & support services
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 78/100 (strong), bankability 80/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Discharge stale live charges. 2 live charge(s) created 15+ years ago — likely paid but undischarged. Clean register. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
4 live charges · oldest 24.8y
65/100
clean up first
Refinance viable after a tidy-up — address the highlighted items first.
- · Oldest live charge is 24.8 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
4 charges (4/4 with lender, 4/4 with type)
90
Directors & officers
45 officers (3 active, 45 linked, 31 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
18 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
187 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
78/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
75
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
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (111 events)Click to expand
- 2025-05-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-02-18📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-07-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-09-11📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-09-11📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-06-30➕EVANS, Benjamin John appointeddirector
- 2023-06-30➖BROOKS, Sally-Ann resigneddirector
- 2023-05-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-01-18📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2022-08-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-11-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-07-12📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-07-12📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-07-01➕DAVIES, David Wyn appointeddirector
- 2021-06-30➖MILLS, Angela resigneddirector
- 2020-07-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-01-17📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2020-01-17📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2020-01-17📄mortgage-charge-part-release-with-charge-numbermortgage · MR05
- 2020-01-17🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2020-01-17🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2019-11-24📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2019-09-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2018-03-01➕PARIO LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2018-03-01➖IMAGILE SECRETARIAT SERVICES LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2015-09-01➕IMAGILE SECRETARIAT SERVICES LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2015-09-01➖JORDAN COMPANY SECRETARIES LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2015-05-30➖NEWTON, Robert James resigneddirector
- 2015-05-18➕BROOKS, Sally-Ann appointeddirector
- 2015-05-18➕MILLS, Angela appointeddirector
- 2015-05-18➖QUAIFE, Geoffrey Alan resigneddirector
- 2015-05-18➖WAYMENT, Mark Christopher resigneddirector
- 2012-12-12➖FRENCH, Neil Peter Donaldson, Dr resigneddirector
- 2012-12-12➖SIMON, Jeremy Paul resigneddirector
- 2012-08-24➕FRENCH, Neil Peter Donaldson, Dr appointeddirector
- 2012-08-24➖LING, Simon Godson resigneddirector
- 2012-08-24➕SIMON, Jeremy Paul appointeddirector
- 2012-08-24➖TOWNSEND, Philip Andrew resigneddirector
- 2012-04-19➕LING, Simon Godson appointeddirector
- 2012-03-13➕NEWTON, Robert James appointeddirector
- 2011-11-23➕QUAIFE, Geoffrey Alan appointeddirector
- 2011-10-02➖COOPER, Phillip John resigneddirector
- 2011-03-01➖OWEN, Stephen resignedsecretary
- 2011-03-01➕JORDAN COMPANY SECRETARIES LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2010-10-25➖LAWRINSON, Anthony James resigneddirector
- 2010-06-17➖BODDY, Alexander William resigneddirector
- 2010-06-17➕LAWRINSON, Anthony James appointeddirector
- 2010-06-17➖LAWRINSON, Anthony James resigneddirector
- 2010-06-17➕TOWNSEND, Philip Andrew appointeddirector
- 2010-01-20➖MILLER, Philip resignedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 111 events
Owner dependency
66/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 58 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
46/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 58. Early succession window.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
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
Sussex Custodial Services (Holdings) Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Sussex Custodial Services (Holdings) Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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SUSSEX CUSTODIAL SERVICES LIMITED
This company · 04163673
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sussex Custodial Services (Holdings) Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 06/04/2016 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Infrastructure Investments General Partner Limitedceased 06/04/2016· board control
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2001-02-20
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC82990 — Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Registered office
Unit 18 Riversway Business Village Navigation Way
Ashton-On-Ribble
Preston
PR2 2YP
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-03-05
Last: 2026-02-19
Officers (3 active · 42 resigned)
PARIO LIMITED→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 2018-03-01
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DAVIES, David Wyn→
Activedirector · ~58y · appointed 2021-07-01
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EVANS, Benjamin John→
Activedirector · ~46y · appointed 2023-06-30
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BLACK, Nicola Suzanne→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-06-29 · resigned 2002-10-03
JENKINSON, Louisa Jane→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-04-25 · resigned 2007-06-27
JENKINSON, Louisa Jane→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-10-09 · resigned 2005-01-25
MILLER, Philip→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-06-27 · resigned 2010-01-20
NIVEN, Frances Julie→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-06-20 · resigned 2006-04-25
OWEN, Stephen→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2010-01-20 · resigned 2011-03-01
POOLE, Rebecca Louise→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-01-25 · resigned 2005-06-20
IMAGILE SECRETARIAT SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2015-09-01 · resigned 2018-03-01
JORDAN COMPANY SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2011-03-01 · resigned 2015-09-01
MASONS SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2001-02-20 · resigned 2001-06-29
SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2001-02-20 · resigned 2001-02-20
BODDY, Alexander William→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2009-03-31 · resigned 2010-06-17
BODDY, Alexander William→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2008-06-05 · resigned 2009-03-31
BODDY, Alexander William→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2005-12-15 · resigned 2008-06-05
BODDY, Alexander William→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2005-02-01 · resigned 2005-12-15
BROOKS, Sally-Ann→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2015-05-18 · resigned 2023-06-30
CHAPMAN, Gareth Lawrence→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2003-03-10 · resigned 2005-01-25
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Mortgages & charges
4
Total charges
2
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Legal charge supplementing a borrower debenture dated 23 august 2001 | 1 property | 30/03/2004 | 17/01/2020 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Legal charge supplementing a borrower debenture dated 23 augsut 2001 | 1 property | 30/03/2004 | 17/01/2020 | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Deed of confirmation of security which supplements the debenture dated 23 august 2001 | 1 property | 30/03/2004 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Borrower debenture | 1 property | 23/08/2001 | — |
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Recent filings (187 total)
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-02-26
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-05-02
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-02-19
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-02-18
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-07-26
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-03-06
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-09-11
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-09-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-05-03
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-03-07
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2023-01-18
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2022-08-09
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-03-01
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2021-11-03
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2021-07-12