VIRTUAL1 COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
05227052 · ltd · incorporated 2004-09-09
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
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book net assets
Opportunity
73/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Other telecommunications activities
Sector: Information & communication
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 73/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (48/100).
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Refinance opportunity
8 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 21.8y
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 21.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 48/100 (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
8 charges (8/8 with lender, 8/8 with type)
90
Directors & officers
24 officers (3 active, 24 linked, 19 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
25 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
134 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
73/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
74
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
1
filing
- • 1 mortgage
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (77 events)Click to expand
- 2026-03-10📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2026-03-02🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Kroll Trustee Services Limited
- 2026-01-15📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-01-13➕DAVIES, Henry Jonathan appointeddirector
- 2025-11-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2025-11-25📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2025-11-25📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2025-11-25📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2025-10-24📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-10-15📍move-registers-to-registered-office-company-with-new-addressaddress · AD04
- 2025-10-02📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-09-30🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Kroll Trustee Services Limited
- 2025-09-02📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-08-29🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Kroll Trustee Services Limited
- 2025-08-06📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-07-31🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Kroll Trustee Services Limited
- 2024-12-26📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2024-12-20📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-12-19➖MORRIS, Timothy Simon resignedsecretary
- 2024-12-19🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Kroll Trustee Services Limited
- 2024-12-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2024-12-06📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2024-12-06📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2024-12-06📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2024-09-06📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-09-04📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-09-04📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-09-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-09-01➕DUNSTONE, Charles William appointeddirector
- 2024-09-01➖GOSLING, Clare resigneddirector
- 2024-09-01🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Dnb Bank Asa, London Branch as Common Security Agent
- 2024-08-31➖HARRISON, Tristia Adele resigneddirector
- 2024-03-01📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-02-29➖EAYRES, Phil John, Mr resigneddirector
- 2023-11-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2023-08-09🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Dnb Bank Asa, London Branch
- 2023-08-01➕SMITH, James Donald appointeddirector
- 2023-02-13➖THACKRAY, Jonathan Giles, Mr resigneddirector
- 2022-09-01➕THACKRAY, Jonathan Giles, Mr appointeddirector
- 2021-11-19➕GOSLING, Clare appointeddirector
- 2021-03-12➕EAYRES, Phil John, Mr appointeddirector
- 2021-03-12➖FERRY, Kate resigneddirector
- 2018-02-27➕FERRY, Kate appointeddirector
- 2018-02-27➖MORRIS, Timothy Simon resigneddirector
- 2017-08-31➕HARRISON, Tristia Adele appointeddirector
- 2017-08-31➖TORRENS, Iain William resigneddirector
- 2015-11-30➖WILSON, Geoffrey Paul resigneddirector
- 2015-01-05➕TORRENS, Iain William appointeddirector
- 2014-11-13➖MAKIN, Stephen resigneddirector
- 2014-10-15➕WILSON, Geoffrey Paul appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 77 events
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 62 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
40/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 62. Early succession window.
Red flags
1 med · 1 low4 new charges in last 12 months
mediumHeavy recent charge activity can indicate refinancing pressure, aggressive leverage, or multiple lender rotation.
Evidence: 2026-03-02: A registered charge; 2025-09-30: A registered charge; 2025-08-29: A registered charge
8 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Group structure
Talktalk Corporate Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Talktalk Corporate Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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VIRTUAL1 COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED
This company · 05227052
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Talktalk Corporate 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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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2004-09-09
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC61900 — Other telecommunications activities
Registered office
Soapworks
Ordsall Lane
Salford
M5 3TT
United Kingdom
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-11-30
Last made up to: 2025-02-28
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-09-23
Last: 2025-09-09
Officers (3 active · 21 resigned)
DAVIES, Henry Jonathan→
Activedirector · ~58y · appointed 2026-01-13
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DUNSTONE, Charles William→
Activedirector · ~62y · appointed 2024-09-01
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SMITH, James Donald→
Activedirector · ~49y · appointed 2023-08-01
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COX, James→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-04-29 · resigned 2013-05-01
MORRIS, Timothy Simon→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2011-04-08 · resigned 2024-12-19
WATSON, Peter→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-09-09 · resigned 2011-04-08
JL NOMINEES TWO LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2004-09-09 · resigned 2004-09-09
EAYRES, Phil John, Mr →
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2021-03-12 · resigned 2024-02-29
FERRY, Kate→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2018-02-27 · resigned 2021-03-12
GOLDIE, David Carruth→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2011-04-08 · resigned 2013-01-24
GOSLING, Clare→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2021-11-19 · resigned 2024-09-01
HARRISON, Tristia Adele→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2017-08-31 · resigned 2024-08-31
MAKIN, Stephen→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2013-07-26 · resigned 2014-11-13
MORRIS, Timothy Simon→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2013-05-14 · resigned 2018-02-27
MORRIS, Timothy Simon→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2013-01-24 · resigned 2013-04-15
PRICE, Deborah→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2009-08-24 · resigned 2011-04-08
PRICE, Timothy Mark→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2004-09-09 · resigned 2011-04-08
STIRLING, Amy→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2013-01-24 · resigned 2013-07-26
THACKRAY, Jonathan Giles, Mr →
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2022-09-01 · resigned 2023-02-13
TORRENS, Iain William→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2015-01-05 · resigned 2017-08-31
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Mortgages & charges
8
Total charges
8
Outstanding
4
Active lenders
Status:Lender:8 of 8 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Kroll Trustee Services Kroll Trustee Services Limited | A registered charge | — | 02/03/2026 | — | |
| outstanding | Kroll Trustee Services Kroll Trustee Services Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 30/09/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | Kroll Trustee Services Kroll Trustee Services Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 29/08/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | Kroll Trustee Services Kroll Trustee Services Limited | A registered charge | — | 31/07/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | Kroll Trustee Services Kroll Trustee Services Limited | A registered charge | — | 19/12/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | Dnb Bank Asa, London Branch as Common Security Agent | A registered charge | 1 property | 01/09/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | Dnb Bank Asa, London Branch | A registered charge | 1 property | 09/08/2023 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Debenture | 1 property | 30/09/2004 | — |
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Recent filings (134 total)
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2026-03-10
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-01-15
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2025-11-25
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-11-25
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-11-25
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-11-25
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-10-24
move-registers-to-registered-office-company-with-new-address
address · AD04
2025-10-15
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-10-02
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-09-09
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-09-02
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-08-06
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2024-12-26
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-12-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2024-12-06