ESCAPE STUDIOS LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
04399042 · ltd · incorporated 2002-03-20
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
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
43/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: Other information technology service activities
Sector: Information & communication
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 43/100 (watch), bankability 52/100. Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (38/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
5 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 21.5y
25/100
too messy
Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 21.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 50/100 (high).
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
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
29 officers (3 active, 29 linked, 22 with DOB)
85
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
178 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
43/100Watch
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
50
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
41
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
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 (91 events)Click to expand
- 2021-05-02⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2021-05-02🏁Company dissolved
- 2021-02-02⚠️liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meetinginsolvency · LIQ13
- 2020-02-21⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · LIQ03
- 2019-09-24📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2019-06-20⚠️liquidation-voluntary-resignation-liquidatorinsolvency · LIQ06
- 2019-02-28⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · LIQ03
- 2018-01-09📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2018-01-04⚠️liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidatorinsolvency · 600
- 2018-01-04📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2018-01-04⚠️liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvencyinsolvency · LIQ01
- 2017-10-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2017-07-18📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2017-07-11📄capital-allotment-sharescapital · SH01
- 2017-06-12📄capital-name-of-class-of-sharescapital · SH08
- 2017-06-09📄change-person-secretary-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH03
- 2017-06-09📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2017-05-30📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2017-05-30📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2017-05-30⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2017-05-30📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2017-05-25📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2017-05-25📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2017-05-25🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2017-05-25🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2017-05-15📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2017-05-12➖BRISTOW, Kenneth Roderick resigneddirector
- 2017-05-11📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2017-05-11🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2016-08-08➖SCOBIE, Charles Keith, Mr. resigneddirector
- 2016-08-01➕ALLAN, Russell Laurence appointeddirector
- 2016-07-15➖WILLIAMS, Paul Mark resigneddirector
- 2015-11-01➕WILLIAMS, Paul Mark appointeddirector
- 2015-10-31➖JOHNSON, Sally Kate Miranda resigneddirector
- 2015-01-23➕SHERET, Catriona Ann, Ms. appointeddirector
- 2015-01-23➖LOCKIE, Victoria Mary resigneddirector
- 2014-12-01➕WHITE, Natalie Jane appointedsecretary
- 2014-12-01➖LOCKIE, Victoria Mary resignedsecretary
- 2014-02-24➖KEE CHYE, Byron resigneddirector
- 2014-02-24➕SCOBIE, Charles Keith, Mr. appointeddirector
- 2013-10-02➕LOCKIE, Victoria Mary appointedsecretary
- 2013-10-02➕BRISTOW, Kenneth Roderick appointeddirector
- 2013-10-02➖DAVENPORT, Dominic Anthony resigneddirector
- 2013-10-02➖HARRIS, Graham Bernard resigneddirector
- 2013-10-02➕JOHNSON, Sally Kate Miranda appointeddirector
- 2013-10-02➕KEE CHYE, Byron appointeddirector
- 2013-10-02➕LOCKIE, Victoria Mary appointeddirector
- 2013-10-02➖SHENFIELD, Robin Richard resigneddirector
- 2013-10-02➖WILSON, Robert resigneddirector
- 2012-12-14➖CASS, Mark John resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 91 events
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
Succession & seller-readiness
51/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- 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
2 high · 1 med ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2021-05-02
8 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2021-05-02: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2021-02-02: liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
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
Pearson College Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Pearson College Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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ESCAPE STUDIOS LIMITED
This company · 04399042
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pearson College Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting | 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
Incorporated2002-03-20
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC62090 — Other information technology service activities
Registered office
Evergreen House North
Grafton Place
London
NW1 2DX
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2016-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 26 resigned)
WHITE, Natalie Jane→
Activesecretary · appointed 2014-12-01
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ALLAN, Russell Laurence→
Activedirector · ~49y · appointed 2016-08-01
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SHERET, Catriona Ann, Ms.→
Activedirector · ~56y · appointed 2015-01-23
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DAVENPORT, Dominic Anthony→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-02-03 · resigned 2008-09-18
DAVENPORT, Dominic Anthony→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-03-20 · resigned 2004-12-01
LEVY, Conrad Alexander→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-12-01 · resigned 2005-02-03
LOCKIE, Victoria Mary→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-10-02 · resigned 2014-12-01
SDG SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2002-03-20 · resigned 2002-03-20
BRISTOW, Kenneth Roderick→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2013-10-02 · resigned 2017-05-12
CASS, Mark John→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2005-09-22 · resigned 2012-12-14
DANSKIN, Lee Victor→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2007-04-01 · resigned 2011-12-30
DAVENPORT, Dominic Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~51y · appointed 2002-03-20 · resigned 2013-10-02
HARRIS, Graham Bernard→
Resigneddirector · ~51y · appointed 2010-05-14 · resigned 2013-10-02
HAWKINGS, Isabelle→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2010-05-14 · resigned 2012-03-21
HUGGINS, James Edward→
Resigneddirector · ~49y · appointed 2003-07-30 · resigned 2008-07-18
JOHNSON, Sally Kate Miranda→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2013-10-02 · resigned 2015-10-31
KEE CHYE, Byron→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2013-10-02 · resigned 2014-02-24
LEVY, Conrad Alexander→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2004-10-12 · resigned 2005-02-03
LOCKIE, Victoria Mary→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2013-10-02 · resigned 2015-01-23
MCGUINNESS, Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2011-07-18 · resigned 2012-12-14
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 25/07/2012 | 17/11/2012 | |
| satisfied | Aspect Education Aspect Education Limited | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 23/12/2009 | 11/05/2017 | |
| satisfied | Helical (Shepherds) Helical (Shepherds) Limited | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 26/06/2006 | 25/05/2017 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 01/04/2005 | 17/11/2012 | |
| satisfied | Helical (Shepherds) Helical (Shepherds) Limited | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 16/11/2004 | 25/05/2017 |
Recent filings (178 total)
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2021-05-02
liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · LIQ13
2021-02-02
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · LIQ03
2020-02-21
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2019-09-24
liquidation-voluntary-resignation-liquidator
insolvency · LIQ06
2019-06-20
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · LIQ03
2019-02-28
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2018-01-09
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2018-01-04
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2018-01-04
liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · LIQ01
2018-01-04
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2017-10-05
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2017-07-18
capital-allotment-shares
capital · SH01
2017-07-11
capital-name-of-class-of-shares
capital · SH08
2017-06-12
change-person-secretary-company-with-change-date
officers · CH03
2017-06-09