BRITISH GAS DIRECT EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
04187128 · ltd · incorporated 2001-03-26
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
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Net worth
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Opportunity
49/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 99999
Sector: Extraterritorial bodies
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 49/100 (watch), bankability 50/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 67). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. 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: share sale to pe / searcher (50/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.

Data confidence

Overall: low (52/100)

Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.

Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
Confirmed no charges registered
85
Directors & officers
15 officers (3 active, 15 linked, 11 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
20 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
81 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
49/100Watch
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Not actionable now, but monitor — distressed, succession, or structural changes could flip this into a real opportunity.

Business quality
10
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
49
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
Signal strength
90
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
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Last 90 days
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Last 180 days
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Corporate timeline (54 events)Click to expand
  1. 2016-04-08
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    gazette-dissolved-liquidation
    gazette · GAZ2
  2. 2016-04-08
    🏁
    Company dissolved
  3. 2016-01-08
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
    insolvency · 4.71
  4. 2015-10-31
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  5. 2015-01-06
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
    insolvency · 600
  6. 2015-01-06
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
    insolvency · 4.70
  7. 2015-01-06
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  8. 2014-09-25
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  9. 2014-02-27
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  10. 2013-07-17
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    termination-director-company-with-name
    officers · TM01
  11. 2013-07-17
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    appoint-corporate-director-company-with-name
    officers · AP02
  12. 2013-07-17
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name
    officers · AP01
  13. 2013-07-17
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    termination-director-company-with-name
    officers · TM01
  14. 2013-06-30
    ➕
    CARROLL, Nicola appointed
    director
  15. 2013-06-30
    ➕
    CENTRICA DIRECTORS LIMITED appointed
    corporate-director
  16. 2013-06-30
    ➖
    JANSEN, Christopher Trevor Peter resigned
    director
  17. 2013-06-30
    ➖
    UZIELLI, Michael Robin resigned
    director
  18. 2013-06-19
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  19. 2013-06-05
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  20. 2013-02-25
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  21. 2012-07-06
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  22. 2012-06-01
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name
    officers · AP01
  23. 2012-06-01
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    termination-director-company-with-name
    officers · TM01
  24. 2012-05-28
    ➖
    CAMERON, Alisdair Charles John resigned
    director
  25. 2012-05-28
    ➕
    UZIELLI, Michael Robin appointed
    director
  26. 2012-02-13
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  27. 2011-09-26
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  28. 2011-02-01
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  29. 2010-09-08
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  30. 2010-03-04
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    capital-variation-of-rights-attached-to-shares
    capital · SH10
  31. 2010-03-04
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    statement-of-companys-objects
    change-of-constitution · CC04
  32. 2010-03-04
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  33. 2008-02-13
    ➕
    JANSEN, Christopher Trevor Peter appointed
    director
  34. 2007-12-31
    ➖
    TURNER, Harold James resigned
    director
  35. 2006-01-03
    ➕
    CAMERON, Alisdair Charles John appointed
    director
  36. 2006-01-03
    ➖
    TURNER, Moira Lynne resigned
    director
  37. 2004-12-15
    ➖
    SHEARS, John Nicholas resigned
    director
  38. 2004-12-15
    ➕
    TURNER, Moira Lynne appointed
    director
  39. 2003-02-28
    ➖
    ALEXANDER, Michael Richard resigned
    director
  40. 2003-02-28
    ➖
    MCCANN, Colin James resigned
    director
  41. 2003-02-28
    ➕
    SHEARS, John Nicholas appointed
    director
  42. 2003-02-28
    ➖
    WAUGH, Simon John resigned
    director
  43. 2002-02-02
    ➖
    BRISCOE, Andrew Mark resigned
    director
  44. 2002-02-02
    ➕
    MCCANN, Colin James appointed
    director
  45. 2002-02-02
    ➕
    WAUGH, Simon John appointed
    director
  46. 2001-04-20
    ➕
    TURNER, Harold James appointed
    director
  47. 2001-03-26
    🏢
    Company incorporated
    As BRITISH GAS DIRECT EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
  48. 2001-03-26
    ➕
    CENTRICA SECRETARIES LIMITED appointed
    corporate-secretary
  49. 2001-03-26
    ➕
    RM REGISTRARS LIMITED appointed
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  50. 2001-03-26
    ➖
    RM REGISTRARS LIMITED resigned
    corporate-nominee-secretary
Showing most recent 50 of 54 events

Owner dependency

88/100
Critical — business is the founder

The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.

FACTORS
  • +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
  • +Founder name in company name: Company name contains director surname "LIMITED" — strong identity link between founder and business.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 67 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

79/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong 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.
  • secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 13 years.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 25 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 2016-04-08

4 insolvency-related filings on record
high

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

Evidence: 2016-04-08: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2016-01-08: liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated2001-03-26
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC99999 — SIC 99999

Registered office

Millstream Maidenhead Road
Windsor
Berkshire
SL4 5GD

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2013-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 12 resigned)

CENTRICA SECRETARIES LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · appointed 2001-03-26
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
CARROLL, Nicola→
director · ~67y · appointed 2013-06-30
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
CENTRICA DIRECTORS LIMITED→
corporate-director · appointed 2013-06-30
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
RM REGISTRARS LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2001-03-26 · resigned 2001-03-26
Resigned
ALEXANDER, Michael Richard→
director · ~79y · appointed 2001-03-26 · resigned 2003-02-28
Resigned
BRISCOE, Andrew Mark→
director · ~66y · appointed 2001-03-26 · resigned 2002-02-02
Resigned
CAMERON, Alisdair Charles John→
director · ~61y · appointed 2006-01-03 · resigned 2012-05-28
Resigned
JANSEN, Christopher Trevor Peter→
director · ~56y · appointed 2008-02-13 · resigned 2013-06-30
Resigned
MCCANN, Colin James→
director · ~69y · appointed 2002-02-02 · resigned 2003-02-28
Resigned
SHEARS, John Nicholas→
director · ~68y · appointed 2003-02-28 · resigned 2004-12-15
Resigned
TURNER, Harold James→
director · ~69y · appointed 2001-04-20 · resigned 2007-12-31
Resigned
TURNER, Moira Lynne→
director · ~64y · appointed 2004-12-15 · resigned 2006-01-03
Resigned
UZIELLI, Michael Robin→
director · ~56y · appointed 2012-05-28 · resigned 2013-06-30
Resigned
WAUGH, Simon John→
director · ~68y · appointed 2002-02-02 · resigned 2003-02-28
Resigned
RM NOMINEES LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-director · appointed 2001-03-26 · resigned 2001-03-26
Resigned

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Recent filings (81 total)

gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2016-04-08
liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · 4.71
2016-01-08
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2015-10-31
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2015-01-06
liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · 4.70
2015-01-06
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2015-01-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2014-09-25
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2014-02-27
termination-director-company-with-name
officers · TM01
2013-07-17
appoint-corporate-director-company-with-name
officers · AP02
2013-07-17
appoint-person-director-company-with-name
officers · AP01
2013-07-17
termination-director-company-with-name
officers · TM01
2013-07-17
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2013-06-19
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2013-06-05
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2013-02-25