LIME PICTURES (CHILDRENS) LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
04359510 · ltd · incorporated 2002-01-24
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
60/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: Television programme production activities
Sector: Information & communication
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 60/100 (worth a look), bankability 72/100. Strong seller-intent signal (68/100, director aged 71). Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (73/100).
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Refinance opportunity
5 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 23.7y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 23.7 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · 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
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
21 officers (5 active, 21 linked, 13 with DOB)
82
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
25 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
127 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
60/100Worth 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
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
59
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
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 (73 events)Click to expand
- 2017-12-12📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2017-12-12🏁Company dissolved
- 2017-09-26📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2017-09-19📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2016-06-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2016-01-29📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2015-11-13📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2015-11-12➕MCMULLEN, Angela appointedsecretary
- 2015-11-12➕MCMULLEN, Angela appointeddirector
- 2015-11-12➖BROWN, Robert John Johnston resignedsecretary
- 2015-11-12➖BROWN, Robert John Johnston resigneddirector
- 2015-11-12📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2015-11-12📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2015-11-12📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2015-08-25📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2015-05-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2015-05-19📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2015-05-18📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2015-05-18📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2015-05-18📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2015-05-18📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2015-05-01➕GEATER, Sara Kate appointeddirector
- 2015-04-30➖BRIGHT, Neil Irvine resignedsecretary
- 2015-04-30➕BROWN, Robert John Johnston appointedsecretary
- 2015-04-30➖BRIGHT, Neil Irvine resigneddirector
- 2015-04-30➕BROWN, Robert John Johnston appointeddirector
- 2015-02-19📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2014-10-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2014-09-24➖MORRISON, Stephen Roger resigneddirector
- 2014-08-18📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2014-08-18📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2014-08-18🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2014-08-18🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2014-07-22📄change-account-reference-date-company-current-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2014-06-13📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2014-06-13🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2014-05-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2014-02-06📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2013-08-31➕BRIGHT, Neil Irvine appointedsecretary
- 2013-08-31➖JONES, Adam Maxwell resignedsecretary
- 2013-08-31➕BRIGHT, Neil Irvine appointeddirector
- 2013-08-31➖JONES, Adam Maxwell resigneddirector
- 2012-05-18➖MARLEY, Sean Patrick resigneddirector
- 2012-03-01➕TURTON, Victoria Jane appointeddirector
- 2012-03-01➖BURNS, Julian Delisle resigneddirector
- 2012-02-26➖REYNOLDS, Carolyn Jane resigneddirector
- 2011-12-22🔒Charge registered #5Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (The Security Trustee)
- 2011-01-26➕JONES, Adam Maxwell appointedsecretary
- 2011-01-26➖PFEIL, John Christopher resignedsecretary
- 2011-01-26➖PFEIL, John Christopher resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 73 events
Owner dependency
65/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 71 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
83/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 71 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 14 years.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 24 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 high · 1 med ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2017-12-12
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
The Lime Pictures Holding Company Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
The Lime Pictures Holding Company Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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LIME PICTURES (CHILDRENS) LIMITED
This company · 04359510
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The Lime Pictures Holding Company Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated2002-01-24
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC59113 — Television programme production activities
Registered office
Berkshire House
168-173 High Holborn
London
WC1V 7AA
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2015-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 16 resigned)
BIBBY, Joanne Marie Louise→
Activesecretary · appointed 2002-01-24
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Active
GEATER, Sara Kate→
Activedirector · ~71y · appointed 2015-05-01
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MCMULLEN, Angela→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2015-11-12
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TURTON, Victoria Jane→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2012-03-01
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BRIGHT, Neil Irvine→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-08-31 · resigned 2015-04-30
BROWN, Robert John Johnston→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2015-04-30 · resigned 2015-11-12
JONES, Adam Maxwell→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2011-01-26 · resigned 2013-08-31
PFEIL, John Christopher→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-06-21 · resigned 2011-01-26
SDG SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2002-01-24 · resigned 2002-01-24
BRIGHT, Neil Irvine→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2013-08-31 · resigned 2015-04-30
BROWN, Robert John Johnston→
Resigneddirector · ~50y · appointed 2015-04-30 · resigned 2015-11-12
BURNS, Julian Delisle→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 2005-06-21 · resigned 2012-03-01
JONES, Adam Maxwell→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2011-01-20 · resigned 2013-08-31
MARLEY, Sean Patrick→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2005-06-21 · resigned 2012-05-18
MORRISON, Stephen Roger→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 2005-06-21 · resigned 2014-09-24
PFEIL, John Christopher→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2005-06-21 · resigned 2011-01-26
REDMOND, Alexis Jane→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2002-01-24 · resigned 2005-06-21
REDMOND, Phil, Professor→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 2002-01-24 · resigned 2005-06-21
REYNOLDS, Carolyn Jane→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2005-06-21 · resigned 2012-02-26
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (The Security Trustee) | Debenture | 1 property | 22/12/2011 | 18/08/2014 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (The "Security Trustee") | Accession deed to a debenture | 1 property | 28/09/2006 | 18/08/2014 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Deed of accession relating to a composite guarantee and debenture originally dated 29 august 2003 and | 1 property | 21/06/2005 | 13/06/2014 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 05/11/2002 | 22/06/2005 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Development Capital Limited, Ldc Co Investments Plan 2002 a and Ldc Ci Investmentsplan 2002 B | Debenture | 1 property | 05/11/2002 | 28/06/2005 |
Recent filings (127 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2017-12-12
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2017-09-26
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2017-09-19
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2017-02-01
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2016-06-30
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2016-01-29
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2015-11-13
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2015-11-12
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2015-11-12
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2015-11-12
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2015-08-25
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2015-05-26
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2015-05-19
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2015-05-18
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2015-05-18