BASINGSTOKE TOWN LIMITED

💤Zombieactive
04259233 · ltd · incorporated 2001-07-25
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.
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Turnover
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Net worth
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Opportunity
79/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of sport clubs
Sector: Arts, entertainment & recreation
Investor take
Pursue
Active trading company with a 77-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.

Opportunity 79/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Strong seller-intent signal (83/100, director aged 77). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 5 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

6 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 23.8y

15/100
under pressure

Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.

  • · Oldest live charge is 23.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (60/100)

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
6 charges (6/6 with lender, 6/6 with type)
90
Directors & officers
28 officers (2 active, 28 linked, 23 with DOB)
86
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
145 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
79/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.

Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
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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  • • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (78 events)Click to expand
  1. 2026-01-05
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  2. 2025-03-24
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  3. 2024-03-20
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  4. 2023-03-03
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  5. 2022-04-20
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  6. 2021-06-09
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  7. 2020-06-08
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  8. 2019-05-17
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  9. 2019-03-01
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  10. 2018-02-24
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  11. 2017-05-31
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    HALLOWAY, Ian resigned
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  12. 2017-05-31
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    PARSONS, Sarah Anne resigned
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  13. 2017-05-31
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    YATES, Geoffrey Raymond resigned
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  18. 2016-03-08
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  19. 2015-11-01
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    ATKINS, Lee David resigned
    director
  20. 2015-09-01
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    WALLER, Paul resigned
    director
  21. 2015-08-01
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    HOOD, Simon resigned
    director
  22. 2014-09-01
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    HOOD, Simon appointed
    director
  23. 2013-07-24
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    BECKINGHAM, Martin John resigned
    director
  24. 2013-02-07
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    PARTRIDGE, David John resigned
    director
  25. 2012-06-29
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    BECKINGHAM, Martin John appointed
    director
  26. 2012-06-11
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    ATKINS, Lee David appointed
    director
  27. 2012-03-12
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    WALLER, Paul appointed
    director
  28. 2010-02-01
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    CARNEY, Paul resigned
    director
  29. 2009-11-01
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    RAZZAK, Rafi Arif Abdul appointed
    director
  30. 2009-10-01
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    DIMBLEBY, Margaret resigned
    director
  31. 2009-10-01
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    NAYAR, Vijaya Kumar resigned
    director
  32. 2009-10-01
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    YATES, Geoffrey Raymond appointed
    director
  33. 2009-04-23
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    PARTRIDGE, David John appointed
    director
  34. 2008-09-29
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    KNIGHT, David Mark appointed
    secretary
  35. 2008-06-30
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    GOULD, James Seymour Christian resigned
    director
  36. 2008-06-30
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    MIDGLEY, Richard Alan William resigned
    director
  37. 2008-03-01
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    MURFITT, Linda Margaret resigned
    secretary
  38. 2008-03-01
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    MURFITT, Linda Margaret resigned
    director
  39. 2008-01-07
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    MIDGLEY, Richard Alan William appointed
    director
  40. 2008-01-03
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    O'BYRNE, Kevin Denis resigned
    director
  41. 2007-12-01
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    MURFITT, Steven Floyd resigned
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  42. 2007-12-01
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    TAYLOR, Kenneth James resigned
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  43. 2007-08-01
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    CARNEY, Paul appointed
    director
  44. 2007-08-01
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    DIMBLEBY, Margaret appointed
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  45. 2007-08-01
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    GOULD, James Seymour Christian appointed
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  46. 2007-08-01
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    HALLOWAY, Ian appointed
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  47. 2007-08-01
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    NAYAR, Vijaya Kumar appointed
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  48. 2007-08-01
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    O'BYRNE, Kevin Denis appointed
    director
  49. 2007-07-20
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    HUNT, David John resigned
    director
  50. 2006-07-01
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    MURFITT, Linda Margaret appointed
    secretary
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Owner dependency

100/100
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
  • +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 17 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 77 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

98/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 77 years old. Natural succession window is now.
  • primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 17 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

1 med ·
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
medium

Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.

Shareholders & ownership

1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Mr Rafi Adbul Razzak
Individual · British · DOB 03/1949 · age 77
75–100%
—75-100% shares25/07/2016

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

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Company details

Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2001-07-25
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC93120 — Activities of sport clubs

Registered office

Town Gate
38 London Street
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG21 7NY

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2027-02-28
Last made up to: 2025-05-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-08-08
Last: 2025-07-25

Officers (2 active · 26 resigned)

KNIGHT, David Mark→
secretary · appointed 2008-09-29
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Active
RAZZAK, Rafi Arif Abdul→
director · ~77y · appointed 2009-11-01
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Active
GRAHAM, Alexandra Mary→
secretary · appointed 2001-07-25 · resigned 2001-10-14
Resigned
KNIGHT, David Mark→
secretary · appointed 2001-10-14 · resigned 2002-12-12
Resigned
MURFITT, Linda Margaret→
secretary · appointed 2006-07-01 · resigned 2008-03-01
Resigned
WALKOM, Ian Victor→
secretary · appointed 2002-12-12 · resigned 2006-06-04
Resigned
ATKINS, Lee David→
director · ~56y · appointed 2012-06-11 · resigned 2015-11-01
Resigned
BECKINGHAM, Martin John→
director · ~73y · appointed 2012-06-29 · resigned 2013-07-24
Resigned
CARNEY, Paul→
director · ~71y · appointed 2007-08-01 · resigned 2010-02-01
Resigned
DIAMOND, Tracy Maria→
director · ~51y · appointed 2001-07-25 · resigned 2001-10-14
Resigned
DIMBLEBY, Margaret→
director · ~82y · appointed 2007-08-01 · resigned 2009-10-01
Resigned
GOULD, James Seymour Christian→
director · ~87y · appointed 2007-08-01 · resigned 2008-06-30
Resigned
HALLOWAY, Ian→
director · ~62y · appointed 2007-08-01 · resigned 2017-05-31
Resigned
HOOD, Simon→
director · ~42y · appointed 2014-09-01 · resigned 2015-08-01
Resigned
HUNT, David John→
director · ~73y · appointed 2002-12-12 · resigned 2007-07-20
Resigned
KNIGHT, David Mark→
director · ~65y · appointed 2001-10-14 · resigned 2002-12-05
Resigned
MIDGLEY, Richard Alan William→
director · ~50y · appointed 2008-01-07 · resigned 2008-06-30
Resigned
MURFITT, Linda Margaret→
director · ~66y · appointed 2003-05-02 · resigned 2008-03-01
Resigned
MURFITT, Steven Floyd→
director · ~68y · appointed 2003-05-02 · resigned 2007-12-01
Resigned
NAYAR, Vijaya Kumar→
director · ~71y · appointed 2007-08-01 · resigned 2009-10-01
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

6
Total charges
4
Outstanding
3
Active lenders
Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
Rafi Razzak
Legal charge3 properties20/05/2005—
outstanding
Centerprise International
Centerprise International Limited
Legal charge3 properties11/05/2004—
outstanding
HSBC
Hsbc Bank PLC
Debenture1 property05/05/2004—
outstanding
Rafi Razzak
Legal charge2 properties26/03/2004—
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Debenture1 property04/10/200214/06/2005
satisfied
Tariq Mansur Butt
Legal charge1 property17/09/200214/06/2005
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Recent filings (145 total)

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2026-01-05
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2025-08-28
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2025-03-24
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2024-08-28
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2024-03-20
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2023-08-13
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2023-03-03
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2022-08-05
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2022-04-20
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2021-07-30
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2021-06-09
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2020-08-05
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2020-06-08
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2019-07-25
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accounts · AAMD
2019-05-17