HSS TRAINING LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
04626272 · ltd · incorporated 2002-12-31
Investment thesis
Well-run mature business — low negotiation leverage; premium likely.
Why interesting: Textbook target; clean filings, stable trading.
Why risky: No pressure on seller; any deal likely at full price.
Opportunity decay
hardening · 12-months
Already tight — no obvious softening catalysts on the horizon.
- · Thesis: well-run, low negotiation leverage
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
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Opportunity
78/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Sector: Administrative & support services
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 79-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 78/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (73/100, director aged 79). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
4 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 16.1y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 16.1 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 (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
4 charges (4/4 with lender, 4/4 with type)
90
Directors & officers
26 officers (4 active, 26 linked, 17 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
13 connected companies via shared directors
84
Filing history
117 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
78/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
2
filings
- • 1 officers
- • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (76 events)Click to expand
- 2026-01-29📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-01-27➕PETERSON, Alan Edward appointeddirector
- 2026-01-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-11-26📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-11-17➖ASHMORE, Stephen, Mr. resigneddirector
- 2025-03-13📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2025-03-13📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2024-11-26📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-11-26📄change-account-reference-date-company-current-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2024-11-25➕SHORTEN, Thomas William appointeddirector
- 2024-09-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-09-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-09-02📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-09-01➖QUESTED, Paul David resigneddirector
- 2024-08-29➕THOMAS, Greig Stephen, Mr. appointeddirector
- 2023-10-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-10-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-09-26📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2022-09-26📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2021-11-22📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2021-11-16📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2021-11-16🔒Charge registered #4Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC as Security Trustee
- 2021-11-16🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2021-11-12📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2021-11-01📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2021-10-12📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-01-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2018-07-10🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Glas Trust Corporation Limited
- 2017-06-01➕ASHMORE, Stephen, Mr. appointeddirector
- 2017-05-23➖GILL, John Bruce resigneddirector
- 2017-01-27➕JOLL, Daniel James, Mr. appointedsecretary
- 2017-01-27➖HARTREY, Patrick Mark resignedsecretary
- 2017-01-23➖PERRIN, Fiona Joanne resigneddirector
- 2016-08-22➕QUESTED, Paul David appointeddirector
- 2016-05-11➕PERRIN, Fiona Joanne appointeddirector
- 2016-04-20➖TROWBRIDGE, Stephen Neil resigneddirector
- 2015-09-28➖DAVIES, John Christopher resigneddirector
- 2014-06-16➕TROWBRIDGE, Stephen Neil appointeddirector
- 2014-02-07🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2012-11-14🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2012-10-25🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Barclays Bank PLC as Security Agent
- 2010-05-04🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2009-06-02➖GILL, John Bruce resignedsecretary
- 2009-06-02➕HARTREY, Patrick Mark appointedsecretary
- 2009-04-17➖GALBRAITH, Andrew resigneddirector
- 2009-04-17➕GILL, John Bruce appointeddirector
- 2009-03-04➖GALBRAITH, Andrew resignedsecretary
- 2009-03-04➕GILL, John Bruce appointedsecretary
- 2008-04-17➕GALBRAITH, Andrew appointedsecretary
- 2008-04-17➕GALBRAITH, Andrew appointeddirector
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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 79 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
60/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 79 years old. Natural succession window is now.
Red flags
1 med ·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
Hss Proservice Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Hss Proservice Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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HSS TRAINING LIMITED
This company · 04626272
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hss Proservice Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 21/09/2022 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Hss Hire Service Group Limitedceased 21/09/2022· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Active · Trade services · M postcode area| Company | Est. value | Turnover | Net worth | Staff | Age | Opp | Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2C OFFSHORE LTD→ 11966325 · est 2019 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 6y | — | — |
| 3 NBS LTD→ 15565485 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| 3248 LARCH ROAD SERVICES LTD→ 16577033 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 33 PRESTINE CLEANING LTD→ 16172925 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| 36 CHAMBERS CONSULTING LTD→ 17070911 · est 2026 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 360 BRAND GROUP LTD→ 09803321 · est 2015 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 10y | — | — |
| 360 FIRE & SECURITY LIMITED→ 12318348 · est 2019 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 6y | — | — |
| 365 CLEAN LTD→ 11932401 · est 2019 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 7y | — | — |
| 372 LEYLAND LANE MANAGEMENT LTD→ 10856837 · est 2017 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 8y | — | — |
| 3E SECURITY+ LIMITED→ 14816161 · est 2023 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| 3EA CONSULTANCY LIMITED→ 12774266 · est 2020 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 5y | — | — |
| 3FM LIMITED→ 11663333 · est 2018 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 7y | — | — |
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2002-12-31
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC82990 — Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Registered office
Building 2, Think Park
Mosley Road
Manchester
M17 1FQ
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-10-14
Last: 2025-09-30
Officers (4 active · 22 resigned)
JOLL, Daniel James, Mr.→
Activesecretary · appointed 2017-01-27
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PETERSON, Alan Edward→
Activedirector · ~79y · appointed 2026-01-27
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SHORTEN, Thomas William→
Activedirector · ~56y · appointed 2024-11-25
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THOMAS, Greig Stephen, Mr.→
Activedirector · ~53y · appointed 2024-08-29
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GALBRAITH, Andrew→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-04-17 · resigned 2009-03-04
GILL, John Bruce→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2009-03-04 · resigned 2009-06-02
HARTREY, Patrick Mark→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2009-06-02 · resigned 2017-01-27
JONES, Peter Calleson→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-12-31 · resigned 2004-05-03
MONNINGTON, Kayte Frances→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-06-15 · resigned 2008-04-16
WILSON, Robert Gordon→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-01-20 · resigned 2007-06-15
SDG SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2002-12-31 · resigned 2002-12-31
ASHMORE, Stephen, Mr.→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2017-06-01 · resigned 2025-11-17
DAVIES, John Christopher→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2007-06-15 · resigned 2015-09-28
DYE, Iain Roger→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2002-12-31 · resigned 2004-01-20
FIELDING, Lister Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~83y · appointed 2002-12-31 · resigned 2004-11-24
GALBRAITH, Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2008-04-17 · resigned 2009-04-17
GILL, John Bruce→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2009-04-17 · resigned 2017-05-23
MONNINGTON, Kayte Frances→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2007-06-15 · resigned 2008-04-16
NOLAN, Paul Laurence→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 2004-01-20 · resigned 2006-09-20
PERRIN, Fiona Joanne→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2016-05-11 · resigned 2017-01-23
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Mortgages & charges
4
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | National Westminster Bank as Security Trustee National Westminster Bank PLC as Security Trustee | A registered charge | 1 property | 16/11/2021 | — | |
| satisfied | Glas Trust Corporation Glas Trust Corporation Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 10/07/2018 | 16/11/2021 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC as Security Agent | Security agreement | 1 property | 25/10/2012 | 07/02/2014 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 04/05/2010 | 14/11/2012 |
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Recent filings (117 total)
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-01-29
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2026-01-07
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-11-26
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-10-24
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2025-03-13
memorandum-articles
incorporation · MA
2025-03-13
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-11-26
change-account-reference-date-company-current-extended
accounts · AA01
2024-11-26
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-10-15
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-09-23
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-09-02
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-09-02
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-11-24
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-10-20
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-10-10