ANCHOR COURT MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED
💤Zombieactive
04337780 · ltd · incorporated 2001-12-11
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
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year to Dec 2024
Net worth
£8.3k
book net assets
Opportunity
71/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Residents property management
Sector: Activities of households
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: asset-holding vehicle with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 71/100 (strong), bankability 75/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Broaden director team. Sole director creates succession risk and reduces buyer comfort. Appoint a second director or strong #2. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (58/100).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (70/100)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
2 years of iXBRL accounts extracted (YoY deltas available) + narrative notes parsed
75
Lenders & charges
Confirmed no charges registered
85
Directors & officers
13 officers (2 active, 13 linked, 9 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
1 connected companies via shared directors
48
Filing history
68 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
🔒Estimated company valuation
Sector-multiple EBITDA, turnover, and NAV-proxy valuation range with confidence tier — derived from extracted iXBRL financials.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
See pricing →Opportunity Score
71/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
55
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
90
Good data coverage for analysis.
Signals from accounts
Derived from iXBRL accounts · accounting standard not declaredPositive net assets
Net assets £8,291
Net assets shrinking
Down £430 YoY
Key financials
2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accountsCash
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Net Worth
£8k
↓ 4.9% YoY
Current Assets
£7k
↓ 12% YoY
Current Liabilities
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Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · accounting standard unknown| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets | £8.8k | £9.3k |
| Current assets | £7.4k | £8.4k |
| Net assets | £8.3k | £8.7k |
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 (40 events)Click to expand
- 2025-11-12➕CHURCHYARD, Matthew appointedsecretary
- 2025-11-12➕CHURCHYARD, Matthew Graham appointeddirector
- 2025-11-12➖HESELTINE, Christine Sarah resignedsecretary
- 2025-11-12➖HESELTINE, David Michael resigneddirector
- 2025-11-12📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-11-12📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2025-11-12📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2025-11-12📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-09-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2024-09-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2023-10-17📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2022-09-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2021-10-28📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-10-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2020-09-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2019-09-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2019-09-13📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2019-01-01➖TYLER, Dianne Margaret resigneddirector
- 2018-09-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2017-09-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2016-08-20➕TYLER, Dianne Margaret appointeddirector
- 2016-07-01➖COLLIS, Alexa Catherine resigneddirector
- 2007-05-24➕COLLIS, Alexa Catherine appointeddirector
- 2007-05-24➖WILLIAMS, Celine Kathryn resigneddirector
- 2004-06-24➕HESELTINE, Christine Sarah appointedsecretary
- 2004-06-24➖PRESS, Wendy resignedsecretary
- 2004-06-24➕HESELTINE, David Michael appointeddirector
- 2004-06-24➖PRESS, John Edward resigneddirector
- 2004-02-06➖BARDEN, Victoria resigneddirector
- 2003-07-31➕BARDEN, Victoria appointeddirector
- 2002-12-20➖MILLER, Simon James resigneddirector
- 2002-02-15➖DAVIES, David Anthony resigneddirector
- 2002-02-15➕WILLIAMS, Celine Kathryn appointeddirector
- 2002-02-12➕PRESS, Wendy appointedsecretary
- 2001-12-11🏢Company incorporatedAs ANCHOR COURT MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED
- 2001-12-11➕RM REGISTRARS LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2001-12-11➖RM REGISTRARS LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2001-12-11➕DAVIES, David Anthony appointeddirector
- 2001-12-11➕MILLER, Simon James appointeddirector
- 2001-12-11➕PRESS, John Edward appointeddirector
Owner dependency
75/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
Succession & seller-readiness
45/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
Red flags
1 med ·2 director resignations in last 12 months
mediumMultiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: HESELTINE, Christine Sarah resigned 2025-11-12; HESELTINE, David Michael resigned 2025-11-12
🔒Co-director network graph
Radial SVG graph showing every company connected via shared directors, colour-coded by status.
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| A SABBAH HOLDINGS LTD→ 16414089 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| AFRICAN TRADE & LABELLING CIC→ 16569301 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| AGRA GROUP LIMITED→ 16857116 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| AK GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED→ 14365888 · est 2022 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 3y | — | — |
| AL BRIDGNORTH PROPERTY LIMITED→ 16038687 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| ALBION BIOMETHANE INVESTMENTS LTD→ 15521980 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| ALIAM LIMITED→ 05283245 · est 2004 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 21y | — | — |
| ALPHA EYECARE HOLDINGS LIMITED→ 10702411 · est 2017 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 9y | — | — |
| ALVESTON HOLDINGS LIMITED→ 12320858 · est 2019 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 6y | — | — |
| AMBIENT GROUP LIMITED→ 10649718 · est 2017 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 9y | — | — |
| ANCHORAGE GLOBAL LIMITED→ 15271635 · est 2023 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| ANDERTON PARK ROAD LTD→ 05769018 · est 2006 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 20y | — | — |
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See pricing →Company details
Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2001-12-11
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC98000 — Residents property management
Registered office
29 Anchor Court Cartway
Bridgnorth
Shropshire
WV16 4BG
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-09-04
Last: 2025-08-21
Officers (2 active · 11 resigned)
CHURCHYARD, Matthew→
Activesecretary · appointed 2025-11-12
View their other companies + combined net worth →
CHURCHYARD, Matthew Graham→
Activedirector · ~43y · appointed 2025-11-12
View their other companies + combined net worth →
HESELTINE, Christine Sarah→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-06-24 · resigned 2025-11-12
PRESS, Wendy→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-02-12 · resigned 2004-06-24
RM REGISTRARS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2001-12-11 · resigned 2001-12-11
BARDEN, Victoria→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2003-07-31 · resigned 2004-02-06
COLLIS, Alexa Catherine→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 2007-05-24 · resigned 2016-07-01
DAVIES, David Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2001-12-11 · resigned 2002-02-15
HESELTINE, David Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 2004-06-24 · resigned 2025-11-12
MILLER, Simon James→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2001-12-11 · resigned 2002-12-20
PRESS, John Edward→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2001-12-11 · resigned 2004-06-24
TYLER, Dianne Margaret→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2016-08-20 · resigned 2019-01-01
WILLIAMS, Celine Kathryn→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2002-02-15 · resigned 2007-05-24
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Recent filings (68 total)
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-11-12
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2025-11-12
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2025-11-12
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-11-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2025-09-29
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-08-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2024-09-19
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-09-16
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2023-10-17
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-09-16
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2022-09-29
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-09-15
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2021-10-28
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2021-10-25
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-09-17