RUSHBELL LTD
🌳Matureactive
05083023 · ltd · incorporated 2004-03-24
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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year to Mar 2025
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
74/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 99999
Sector: Extraterritorial bodies
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 74/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Strong seller-intent signal (65/100, director aged 63). 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: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).
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Refinance opportunity
4 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 22.1y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 22.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 25/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (77/100)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
2 years of iXBRL accounts extracted (YoY deltas available) + narrative notes parsed
75
Lenders & charges
4 charges (4/4 with lender, 4/4 with type)
90
Directors & officers
7 officers (2 active, 7 linked, 3 with DOB)
79
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
Network not yet resolved
30
Filing history
70 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
74/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
85
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
67
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Key financials
2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accountsCash
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Net Worth
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Current Assets
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Current Liabilities
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Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · FRS 102| Metric | 2025-03-31 | 2024-03-31 |
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Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
2
filings
- • 1 address
- • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (36 events)Click to expand
- 2026-01-05📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2025-12-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2025-06-18📄gazette-filings-brought-up-to-dategazette · DISS40
- 2025-06-17📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2025-01-31📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-01-01➖NEZRI, Aron resigneddirector
- 2024-12-19📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2024-12-18📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2024-12-18📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2024-09-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2023-12-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-12-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-12-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-08-09➖NEZRI, Sara resignedsecretary
- 2021-08-09📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2021-03-18📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2021-03-18📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-03-18📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2021-03-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-01-01➕NEZRI, Sara appointedsecretary
- 2021-01-01➖SPITZ, Leon resignedsecretary
- 2021-01-01➕NEZRI, Aron appointeddirector
- 2019-12-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2017-05-19🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2017-05-08🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Unity Trust Bank PLC
- 2017-05-08🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Unity Trust Bank PLC
- 2013-03-22🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Leeds Building Society
- 2004-04-29🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Leeds & Holbeck Building Society
- 2004-03-29➕SPITZ, Leon appointeddirector
- 2004-03-29➕WEIS, Gittel appointeddirector
- 2004-03-29➕SPITZ, Leon appointedsecretary
- 2004-03-29➖FORM 10 SECRETARIES FD LTD resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2004-03-29➖FORM 10 DIRECTORS FD LTD resignedcorporate-nominee-director
- 2004-03-24🏢Company incorporatedAs RUSHBELL LTD
- 2004-03-24➕FORM 10 SECRETARIES FD LTD appointedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2004-03-24➕FORM 10 DIRECTORS FD LTD appointedcorporate-nominee-director
Owner dependency
76/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 22 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 63 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
81/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 63. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 22 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 22 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
1 high ·Confirmation statement overdue
highAnnual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.
Evidence: Next due: 2026-04-07
Group structure
Jay Education Trust is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Jay Education Trust
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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RUSHBELL LTD
This company · 05083023
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 |
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Jay Education Trust Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 24/03/2017 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Mr Leon Spitzceased 01/12/2024· significant influence
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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See pricing →Company details
Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2004-03-24
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC99999 — SIC 99999
Registered office
Ground Floor, 47 Bury New Road
Prestwich
Manchester
M25 9JY
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-04-07OVERDUE
Last: 2025-03-24
Officers (2 active · 5 resigned)
Active
WEIS, Gittel→
Activedirector · ~58y · appointed 2004-03-29
View their other companies + combined net worth →
NEZRI, Sara→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2021-01-01 · resigned 2021-08-09
SPITZ, Leon→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-03-29 · resigned 2021-01-01
FORM 10 SECRETARIES FD LTD→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2004-03-24 · resigned 2004-03-29
NEZRI, Aron→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2021-01-01 · resigned 2025-01-01
FORM 10 DIRECTORS FD LTD→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 2004-03-24 · resigned 2004-03-29
Click a director name to see their full track record across all companies.
Mortgages & charges
4
Total charges
3
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Unity Trust Bank Unity Trust Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 08/05/2017 | — | |
| outstanding | Unity Trust Bank Unity Trust Bank PLC | A registered charge | 2 properties | 08/05/2017 | — | |
| outstanding | Leeds Building Society | Charge over cash deposit | 1 property | 22/03/2013 | — | |
| satisfied | Leeds & Holbeck Building Society | Charge deed | 1 property | 29/04/2004 | 19/05/2017 |
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Recent filings (70 total)
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2026-01-05
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-12-29
gazette-filings-brought-up-to-date
gazette · DISS40
2025-06-18
gazette-notice-compulsory
gazette · GAZ1
2025-06-17
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-06-12
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-01-31
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2024-12-19
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2024-12-18
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2024-12-18
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-09-19
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-05-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-12-26
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-05-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-12-07
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-04-06