PLATFORM SECURITIES SERVICES LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
05289974 · ltd · incorporated 2004-11-18
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
75/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Sector: Administrative & support services
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 75/100 (strong), bankability 75/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (57/100)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
Confirmed no charges registered
85
Directors & officers
53 officers (6 active, 53 linked, 44 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
4 connected companies via shared directors
57
Filing history
216 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
75/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
90
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 180 days
6
filings
- • 5 officers
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (123 events)Click to expand
- 2026-02-13📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-02-13📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-02-13📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-02-11➖HEATHER, Cheryl Anne resigneddirector
- 2026-02-04➕BAIRD, Sarah Elizabeth appointeddirector
- 2026-02-02➕HEATH, Peter St John appointeddirector
- 2026-01-15📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-12-19➕STEER, Martin Phillip appointeddirector
- 2025-12-03📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-11-13➖SMITH, Joseph William Nathaniel, Mr. resigneddirector
- 2025-09-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-09-01📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2025-08-31➖BARR, Caroline Rowena resignedsecretary
- 2025-03-24📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-03-20➖BEATTY, Andrew Gerard resigneddirector
- 2024-10-31📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-10-23➕ROCHE, Simon Patrick appointeddirector
- 2024-10-21📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-10-04➕SMITH, Joseph William Nathaniel, Mr. appointeddirector
- 2024-08-23📄legacymiscellaneous · ANNOTATION
- 2024-08-23📄legacymiscellaneous · ANNOTATION
- 2024-08-23📄legacymiscellaneous · ANNOTATION
- 2024-08-23📄legacymiscellaneous · ANNOTATION
- 2024-08-23📄legacymiscellaneous · ANNOTATION
- 2024-08-23📄legacymiscellaneous · ANNOTATION
- 2024-08-23📄legacymiscellaneous · ANNOTATION
- 2024-08-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-07-12📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-07-11➕SMITH, Richard Charles appointeddirector
- 2024-06-10📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-06-01➖MCCABE, Luke Alden resigneddirector
- 2024-04-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-03-31➖DUVAL, Brian resigneddirector
- 2024-02-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-01-31➖ROBINSON, Jason Mark resigneddirector
- 2024-01-31➖WEBB, Kim resigneddirector
- 2024-01-22➕BEATTY, Andrew Gerard appointeddirector
- 2022-07-11➕MCCABE, Luke Alden appointeddirector
- 2022-01-19➕BEESTON, John Howard appointeddirector
- 2021-08-09➖WELCH, Ian James resigneddirector
- 2021-04-26➖REYNOLDS, Nigel Anthony resigneddirector
- 2021-03-10➕HEATHER, Cheryl Anne appointeddirector
- 2021-01-01➖JENNINGS, Bruce William resigneddirector
- 2020-01-01➕DUVAL, Brian appointeddirector
- 2020-01-01➖THACKER, Robert Stuart David resigneddirector
- 2016-09-20➕BARR, Caroline Rowena appointedsecretary
- 2016-09-20➖MOTT, David Philip resignedsecretary
- 2016-03-15➖CLOSE, Geoffrey Sage resigneddirector
- 2016-03-15➕THACKER, Robert Stuart David appointeddirector
- 2014-05-20➕JENNINGS, Bruce William appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 123 events
Owner dependency
48/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -6 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 58 — 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 58. Early succession window.
Red flags
1 med ·3 director resignations in last 12 months
mediumMultiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: BARR, Caroline Rowena resigned 2025-08-31; HEATHER, Cheryl Anne resigned 2026-02-11; SMITH, Joseph William Nathaniel, Mr. resigned 2025-11-13
Group structure
Platform Securities Holdings Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Platform Securities Holdings Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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PLATFORM SECURITIES SERVICES LIMITED
This company · 05289974
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Platform Securities Holdings Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 10/12/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2004-11-18
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC82990 — Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Registered office
C/O F I S Corporate Governance, The Walbrook Building
25 Walbrook
London
EC4N 8AF
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-03-15
Last: 2026-03-01
Officers (6 active · 47 resigned)
BAIRD, Sarah Elizabeth→
Activedirector · ~43y · appointed 2026-02-04
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BEESTON, John Howard→
Activedirector · ~54y · appointed 2022-01-19
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HEATH, Peter St John→
Activedirector · ~58y · appointed 2026-02-02
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ROCHE, Simon Patrick→
Activedirector · ~49y · appointed 2024-10-23
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SMITH, Richard Charles→
Activedirector · ~51y · appointed 2024-07-11
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STEER, Martin Phillip→
Activedirector · ~51y · appointed 2025-12-19
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BARR, Caroline Rowena→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2016-09-20 · resigned 2025-08-31
CHANCE, Janet Clare→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-03-26 · resigned 2007-06-25
FERRIS, James Daniel→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-08-31 · resigned 2014-04-01
HERBERT, Roger→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-12-21 · resigned 2007-03-26
LADER, Jeffrey→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2009-10-29 · resigned 2011-07-13
MOTT, David Philip→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2014-04-01 · resigned 2016-09-20
SOBO-ALLEN, Femi→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2011-07-13 · resigned 2013-08-31
WELCH, Ian→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-06-25 · resigned 2009-10-29
TRUSEC LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2004-11-18 · resigned 2004-12-21
BEATTY, Andrew Gerard→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2024-01-22 · resigned 2025-03-20
BLACKMAN, John Anthony Llewellyn→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2005-07-27 · resigned 2009-10-28
BOOTH, Tracy Jane→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2010-11-30 · resigned 2011-01-19
BRADLEY, Caroline Jane→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2009-10-28 · resigned 2012-03-01
CARLSSON, Per Jonas→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2006-02-01 · resigned 2009-01-21
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Recent filings (216 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-03-16
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-02-13
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-02-13
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-02-13
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-01-15
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-12-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-09-23
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2025-09-01
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-03-24
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-03-06
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-10-31
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-10-21
legacy
miscellaneous · ANNOTATION
2024-08-23
legacy
miscellaneous · ANNOTATION
2024-08-23
legacy
miscellaneous · ANNOTATION
2024-08-23