WEST PARK TRADING CO.214 LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
04729269 · ltd · incorporated 2003-04-10
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
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Turnover
not disclosed
Net worth
book net assets
Opportunity
48/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: Non-trading company
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed dormant / non-trading — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 48/100 (watch), bankability 52/100. Strong seller-intent signal (68/100, director aged 76). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. 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 (30/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.

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Refinance opportunity

5 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 23.2y

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 23.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 50/100 (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, 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
24 officers (6 active, 24 linked, 15 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
38 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
99 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
48/100Watch
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
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
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 (78 events)Click to expand
  1. 2018-07-05
    ⚠️
    gazette-dissolved-liquidation
    gazette · GAZ2
  2. 2018-07-05
    🏁
    Company dissolved
  3. 2018-04-05
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
    insolvency · LIQ13
  4. 2017-11-21
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
    insolvency · LIQ01
  5. 2017-11-21
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
    insolvency · 600
  6. 2017-11-21
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  7. 2017-10-31
    📄
    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  8. 2017-10-31
    📄
    mortgage-charge-part-both-with-charge-number
    mortgage · MR05
  9. 2017-10-31
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #5
  10. 2017-10-25
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    capital-allotment-shares
    capital · SH01
  11. 2017-10-12
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  12. 2017-08-29
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    change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
  13. 2017-06-09
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  14. 2017-06-08
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  15. 2017-05-31
    CHADWICK, Andrew John resigned
    director
  16. 2017-04-07
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  17. 2017-03-21
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  18. 2017-03-21
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #4
  19. 2017-02-22
    📄
    memorandum-articles
    incorporation · MA
  20. 2016-12-19
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  21. 2016-12-19
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  22. 2016-12-19
    📄
    appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP03
  23. 2016-12-19
    📄
    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  24. 2016-12-19
    📄
    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  25. 2016-12-19
    📄
    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  26. 2016-12-08
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  27. 2016-12-07
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    capital-allotment-shares
    capital · SH01
  28. 2016-12-06
    FOX, Darrell appointed
    secretary
  29. 2016-12-06
    FOX, Darrell appointed
    director
  30. 2016-12-06
    PERKINS, Mark appointed
    director
  31. 2016-12-06
    HUMPHREYS, David Christopher resigned
    secretary
  32. 2016-12-06
    CRUDDACE, David Lee, Mr. resigned
    director
  33. 2016-12-06
    HUMPHREYS, David Christopher resigned
    director
  34. 2016-09-27
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  35. 2016-01-15
    FISCHER, Andrew Olaf appointed
    director
  36. 2016-01-15
    FISHER, Ian appointed
    director
  37. 2016-01-15
    RICHARDSON, Jonathan Charles appointed
    director
  38. 2016-01-15
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    Charge registered #5
    Lender: Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited as Security Agent
  39. 2013-11-01
    HUMPHREYS, David Christopher appointed
    director
  40. 2013-11-01
    OWENS, David William resigned
    director
  41. 2012-10-12
    HUMPHREYS, David Christopher appointed
    secretary
  42. 2012-10-12
    O'SULLIVAN, Liam resigned
    secretary
  43. 2012-02-29
    LEACH, William Anthony resigned
    director
  44. 2011-12-21
    CRUDDACE, David Lee, Mr. appointed
    director
  45. 2011-12-21
    JOHNSTONE, Lee resigned
    director
  46. 2011-12-21
    OWENS, David William appointed
    director
  47. 2011-12-01
    JOHNSTONE, Lee resigned
    secretary
  48. 2011-12-01
    O'SULLIVAN, Liam appointed
    secretary
  49. 2011-03-02
    TATE, Wendy resigned
    director
  50. 2011-01-21
    🔒
    Charge registered #4
    Lender: Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited
Showing most recent 50 of 78 events

Owner dependency

55/100
Moderate — manageable with handover

Some founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.

FACTORS
  • -5 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 76 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

75/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 76 years old. Natural succession window is now.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 23 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
high

Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.

Evidence: Dissolved on 2018-07-05

4 insolvency-related filings on record
high

Filings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.

Evidence: 2018-07-05: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2018-04-05: liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting

Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
medium

Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.

Group structure

Enserve Group Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Enserve Group Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
ultimate parent
WEST PARK TRADING CO.214 LIMITED
This company · 04729269

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%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Enserve Group Limited
Corporate entity
75100%
75-100% shares06/04/2016

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated2003-04-10
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC74990 — Non-trading company

Registered office

C/O Rubicon
8-12 York Gate
London
NW1 4QG
England

Filing status

Accounts
Next due:
Last made up to: 2017-04-30
Confirmation statement
Next due:
Last:

Officers (0 active · 18 resigned)

FOX, Darrell
secretary · appointed 2016-12-06
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Active
FISCHER, Andrew Olaf
director · ~62y · appointed 2016-01-15
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Active
FISHER, Ian
director · ~76y · appointed 2016-01-15
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Active
FOX, Darrell
director · ~59y · appointed 2016-12-06
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Active
PERKINS, Mark
director · ~63y · appointed 2016-12-06
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Active
RICHARDSON, Jonathan Charles
director · ~66y · appointed 2016-01-15
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Active
HUMPHREYS, David Christopher
secretary · appointed 2012-10-12 · resigned 2016-12-06
Resigned
JOHNSTONE, Lee
secretary · appointed 2011-01-17 · resigned 2011-12-01
Resigned
JOHNSTONE, Lee
secretary · appointed 2005-05-20 · resigned 2009-09-14
Resigned
KERSHAW, Christopher Graham
secretary · appointed 2003-04-11 · resigned 2005-05-20
Resigned
MORTON, Julia Alison
secretary · appointed 2009-09-14 · resigned 2010-11-03
Resigned
O'SULLIVAN, Liam
secretary · appointed 2011-12-01 · resigned 2012-10-12
Resigned
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corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2003-04-10 · resigned 2003-04-11
Resigned
CHADWICK, Andrew John
director · ~56y · appointed 2005-06-01 · resigned 2017-05-31
Resigned
CRUDDACE, David Lee, Mr.
director · ~62y · appointed 2011-12-21 · resigned 2016-12-06
Resigned
HUMPHREYS, David Christopher
director · ~53y · appointed 2013-11-01 · resigned 2016-12-06
Resigned
JOHNSTONE, Lee
director · ~51y · appointed 2010-09-20 · resigned 2011-12-21
Resigned
KERSHAW, Christopher Graham
director · ~65y · appointed 2003-04-11 · resigned 2005-05-20
Resigned
LEACH, William Anthony
director · ~64y · appointed 2005-06-04 · resigned 2012-02-29
Resigned
LIGHTOWLERS, Oliver James
director · ~54y · appointed 2007-07-26 · resigned 2008-01-11
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

5
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
HSBC
Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited as Security Agent
A registered charge1 property15/01/201631/10/2017
satisfied
HSBC
Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited
Debenture1 property21/01/201121/03/2017
satisfied
HSBC
Hsbc Bank PLC (Security Trustee)
Composite guarantee and debenture1 property12/10/200618/04/2007
satisfied
HSBC
Hsbc Bank PLC
Legal mortgage1 property04/06/200330/12/2003
satisfied
HSBC
Hsbc Bank PLC
Debenture1 property17/04/200318/04/2007

Recent filings (99 total)

gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2018-07-05
liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · LIQ13
2018-04-05
liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · LIQ01
2017-11-21
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2017-11-21
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2017-11-21
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2017-10-31
mortgage-charge-part-both-with-charge-number
mortgage · MR05
2017-10-31
capital-allotment-shares
capital · SH01
2017-10-25
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2017-10-12
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2017-08-29
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2017-06-09
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2017-06-08
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2017-04-10
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2017-04-07
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2017-03-21