BUTCOMBE BREWERY LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
04631145 · ltd · incorporated 2003-01-08
Investment thesis
Established operating company — standard diligence applies, no dominant angle.
Why interesting: Live, filing, normal profile.
Why risky: No standout signals in either direction.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
68/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Manufacture of beer
Sector: Manufacturing
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 56302Public houses and bars
Investor take
PursueActive trading company. Reasonable fundamentals — worth a memo before deciding.
Opportunity 68/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 9 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (50/100).
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Refinance opportunity
37 live charges · 9 lenders · oldest 23.3y
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 23.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 9 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 45/100 (high).
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, 2 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
37 charges (37/37 with lender, 37/37 with type)
90
Directors & officers
25 officers (3 active, 25 linked, 17 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
14 connected companies via shared directors
87
Filing history
170 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
68/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
50
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
74
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
3
filings
- • 2 other
- • 1 mortgage
Last 90 days
3
filings
- • 2 other
- • 1 mortgage
Last 180 days
5
filings
- • 2 mortgage
- • 2 other
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (130 events)Click to expand
- 2026-06-08📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2026-06-05🔒Charge registered #37Lender: Barclays Bank PLC (As Security Trustee)
- 2026-05-30📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2026-05-30📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2026-03-27📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2026-03-26🔒Charge registered #36Lender: Barclays Bank PLC as Security Trustee
- 2025-05-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-07-12📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-04-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-03-20➖MCGUIGAN, Marc Edward resigneddirector
- 2023-10-06📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2023-10-06🔒Charge registered #35Lender: Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited as Security Trustee
- 2023-09-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-04-06📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2023-04-06🔒Charge registered #34Lender: Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited as Security Trustee
- 2023-03-23📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2023-03-17🔒Charge registered #33Lender: Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited as Security Trustee
- 2023-01-17📄capital-allotment-sharescapital · SH01
- 2022-12-19📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2022-12-16🔒Charge registered #32Lender: Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited as Security Trustee
- 2022-07-12📄mortgage-charge-part-both-with-charge-numbermortgage · MR05
- 2022-06-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-05-26📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2022-05-26🔒Charge registered #31Lender: Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited as Security Trustee
- 2021-09-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-05-24📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2021-05-21🔒Charge registered #30Lender: Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited as Security Trustee
- 2021-04-14📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2021-04-12📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-04-09🔒Charge registered #29Lender: Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited as Security Trustee
- 2021-04-01➕MCGUIGAN, Marc Edward appointeddirector
- 2021-02-24➖GRAINGER, Richard Stuart resigneddirector
- 2021-02-24➖HUBERT, Timothy resigneddirector
- 2021-01-08🔒Charge registered #28Lender: Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited as Security Trustee
- 2020-01-17➕HOPE, Simon Richard appointeddirector
- 2020-01-17➖OSBORNE, Nigel Richard resigneddirector
- 2019-06-14🔒Charge registered #27Lender: Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited as Security Trustee
- 2019-01-21➕LAWSON, Jonathan Robert appointeddirector
- 2018-10-16➖CROWTHER, Mark Nicholas resignedsecretary
- 2018-10-16➖CROWTHER, Mark Nicholas resigneddirector
- 2018-10-16➕GRAINGER, Richard Stuart appointeddirector
- 2018-10-08➕OSBORNE, Nigel Richard appointeddirector
- 2018-09-21➕HUBERT, Timothy appointeddirector
- 2018-09-21➖WILKINSON, Steve resigneddirector
- 2018-05-16➖HEARNE, Declan Patrick resigneddirector
- 2018-05-16➕WILKINSON, Steve appointeddirector
- 2017-12-19➖WILLIAMS, Geraint resigneddirector
- 2017-08-17➕PERFECT, Jayson Peter appointeddirector
- 2016-09-17🔓Charge satisfied #25
- 2016-09-12🔒Charge registered #26Lender: Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited as Security Trustee
Showing most recent 50 of 130 events
Owner dependency
50/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
Succession & seller-readiness
40/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 23 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
1 med · 1 lowCharge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
12 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Group structure
Butcombe Brewing Company Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Butcombe Brewing Company Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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BUTCOMBE BREWERY LIMITED
This company · 04631145
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Butcombe Brewing Company Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting | 07/01/2017 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2003-01-08
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC11050 — Manufacture of beer
Registered office
Cox's Green
Wrington
Bristol
BS40 5PA
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-10-31
Last made up to: 2025-01-25
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-01-21
Last: 2026-01-07
Officers (3 active · 22 resigned)
HOPE, Simon Richard→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2020-01-17
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LAWSON, Jonathan Robert→
Activedirector · ~55y · appointed 2019-01-21
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PERFECT, Jayson Peter→
Activedirector · ~47y · appointed 2017-08-17
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ADAMS, Paul Francis→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-03-13 · resigned 2003-06-03
CROWTHER, Mark Nicholas→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2015-03-20 · resigned 2018-10-16
GOULD, Gerald Edward→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-06-03 · resigned 2013-02-26
HORSLEY, Paul Mark→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-02-27 · resigned 2003-03-13
TAYLOR, Peter William→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-02-26 · resigned 2015-03-20
FOOT ANSTEY SARGENT SECRETARIAL LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2003-01-08 · resigned 2003-02-27
ADAMS, Paul Francis→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 2003-03-13 · resigned 2005-10-31
CROWTHER, Mark Nicholas→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2014-12-22 · resigned 2018-10-16
GOULD, Gerald Edward→
Resigneddirector · ~84y · appointed 2003-06-03 · resigned 2013-02-26
GRAINGER, Richard Stuart→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2018-10-16 · resigned 2021-02-24
HEARNE, Declan Patrick→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2014-12-22 · resigned 2018-05-16
HORSLEY, Paul Mark→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2003-02-27 · resigned 2014-12-22
HUBERT, Timothy→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2018-09-21 · resigned 2021-02-24
MCGUIGAN, Marc Edward→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2021-04-01 · resigned 2024-03-20
NEWELL, Guy Barrington→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · appointed 2003-02-27 · resigned 2015-11-27
OSBORNE, Nigel Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2018-10-08 · resigned 2020-01-17
SHARDLOW, Richard Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2005-10-31 · resigned 2015-11-27
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Mortgages & charges
37
Total charges
12
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:37 of 37 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC (As Security Trustee) | A registered charge | 1 property | 05/06/2026 | — | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC as Security Trustee | A registered charge | 2 properties | 26/03/2026 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited as Security Trustee | A registered charge | 3 properties | 06/10/2023 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited as Security Trustee | A registered charge | 2 properties | 06/04/2023 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited as Security Trustee | A registered charge | 2 properties | 17/03/2023 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited as Security Trustee | A registered charge | 3 properties | 16/12/2022 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited as Security Trustee | A registered charge | 4 properties | 26/05/2022 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited as Security Trustee | A registered charge | 1 property | 21/05/2021 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited as Security Trustee | A registered charge | 1 property | 09/04/2021 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited as Security Trustee | A registered charge | 1 property | 08/01/2021 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited as Security Trustee | A registered charge | 3 properties | 14/06/2019 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited as Security Trustee | A registered charge | 2 properties | 12/09/2016 | — | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited (Security Trustee) | A registered charge | 1 property | 22/12/2014 | 17/09/2016 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 21/05/2012 | 11/03/2015 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Asset Finance (UK) LTD. and Hsbc Equipment Finance (UK) LTD. | Chattels mortgage | 1 property | 14/03/2012 | 11/03/2015 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 27/01/2012 | 11/03/2015 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 21/12/2011 | 11/03/2015 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 21/11/2011 | 11/03/2015 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Asset Finance (UK) LTD & Hsbc Equipment Finance (UK) LTD | Chattels mortgage | 1 property | 13/07/2011 | 11/03/2015 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 01/11/2010 | 11/03/2015 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 08/01/2007 | 11/03/2015 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 18/12/2006 | 11/03/2015 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 04/12/2006 | 11/03/2015 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 23/11/2006 | 11/03/2015 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Asset Finance (UK) Limited & Hsbc Equipment Finance (UK) Limited | Chattels mortgage | 1 property | 14/09/2006 | 11/03/2015 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 02/02/2006 | 11/03/2015 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 02/02/2006 | 11/03/2015 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Asset Finance (UK) Limited and Hsbc Equipment Finance (UK) Limited | Chattels mortgage | 1 property | 30/08/2005 | 11/03/2015 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 21/02/2005 | 11/03/2015 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 27/08/2004 | 11/03/2015 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 18/03/2003 | 11/03/2015 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 18/03/2003 | 11/03/2015 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 18/03/2003 | 11/03/2015 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 18/03/2003 | 11/03/2015 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 28/02/2003 | 11/03/2015 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 28/02/2003 | 11/03/2015 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 27/02/2003 | 11/03/2015 |
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Recent filings (170 total)
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2026-06-08
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2026-05-30
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2026-05-30
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2026-03-27
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-01-07
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-05-23
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-01-10
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-07-12
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-04-02
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-01-09
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2023-10-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-09-27
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2023-04-06
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2023-03-23
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-01-18