BLE SMOKE AND FIRE CURTAINS LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
05298742 · ltd · incorporated 2004-11-29
Investment thesis
Well-run mature business — low negotiation leverage; premium likely.
Why interesting: Textbook target; clean filings, stable trading.
Why risky: No pressure on seller; any deal likely at full price.
Opportunity decay
hardening · 12-months
Already tight — no obvious softening catalysts on the horizon.
- · Thesis: well-run, low negotiation leverage
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
78/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 27900
Sector: Manufacturing
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 78/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. 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 (45/100).
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Refinance opportunity
6 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 21.1y
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 21.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 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
6 charges (6/6 with lender, 6/6 with type)
90
Directors & officers
24 officers (5 active, 24 linked, 18 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 5 total, 5 with control declared
90
Director network
19 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
120 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
78/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
82
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 90 days
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 180 days
7
filings
- • 2 accounts
- • 2 other
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (72 events)Click to expand
- 2026-02-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2026-02-10📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2026-02-10📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2026-02-10📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2026-02-09📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2026-02-09📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2026-01-27➖KEYWORTH, Neil resignedsecretary
- 2025-10-30📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-10-13➕HOLDING, Jonathan appointeddirector
- 2025-07-29📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-05-09➖ROWE, Jonathan Patrick resigneddirector
- 2024-09-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2024-09-22📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2024-09-22📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2024-09-22📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2024-09-04📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-08-31➖WALKER, Philip George resigneddirector
- 2024-05-23📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-05-08➕ROWE, Jonathan Patrick appointeddirector
- 2024-03-14➖BOWLES, Stephen Aston resigneddirector
- 2024-03-14📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-11-13📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2023-09-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2023-09-16📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2023-09-16📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2023-09-16📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2023-03-24📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-01-01➕TREVOR-JONES, Harry Hugh appointeddirector
- 2023-01-01➕ZIMMERMANN, Jan appointeddirector
- 2022-12-31➖TREVOR JONES, Hugh Philip resigneddirector
- 2022-05-03➕BOWLES, Stephen Aston appointeddirector
- 2021-10-04➖WARD, Nigel Paul resigneddirector
- 2016-03-17➕KEYWORTH, Neil appointedsecretary
- 2016-03-17➖KINDER, Rachael Elizabeth resignedsecretary
- 2016-02-01➕MASON, Roy appointeddirector
- 2015-10-30➖DORMON, Patrick Brian resigneddirector
- 2015-02-02➕WARD, Nigel Paul appointeddirector
- 2014-05-06🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 2014-04-07➖CARTER, Miles Graham resigneddirector
- 2014-03-10➕DORMON, Patrick Brian appointeddirector
- 2013-11-01🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
- 2013-10-31🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
- 2013-06-30➖ELLIOTT, Craig Lee resigneddirector
- 2013-04-29➕CARTER, Miles Graham appointeddirector
- 2013-04-19➖CARTER, Miles Graham resigneddirector
- 2013-04-17➕WALKER, Philip George appointeddirector
- 2010-09-20➖HARTLEY, William resignedsecretary
- 2010-09-20➕KINDER, Rachael Elizabeth appointedsecretary
- 2010-09-20➖HARTLEY, William resigneddirector
- 2008-03-31➖COLLUM, Peter resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 72 events
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome 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.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 20 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 64 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
63/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 64. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 20 years.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
1 low5 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
G J Robinson's Children's Trust Individual | 25–50% | 25–50% | 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · trust interest | 06/04/2016 |
4 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Mr William Stephen Charles Carterceased 06/01/2023· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · trust interest
- Mr Trevor Paul Bruetonceased 06/01/2023· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · trust interest
- Mr Hugh Philip Trevor-Jonesceased 01/01/2023· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting
- Mr Gerald John Petersceased 06/04/2016· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · trust interest
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2004-11-29
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC27900 — SIC 27900
Registered office
Velum House Innovation Way
Woodhouse Mill
Sheffield
S13 9AD
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-04-16
Last: 2026-04-02
Officers (5 active · 19 resigned)
Active
HOLDING, Jonathan→
Activedirector · ~55y · appointed 2025-10-13
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Active
TREVOR-JONES, Harry Hugh→
Activedirector · ~40y · appointed 2023-01-01
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ZIMMERMANN, Jan→
Activedirector · ~55y · appointed 2023-01-01
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HARTLEY, William→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-03-31 · resigned 2010-09-20
KEYWORTH, Neil→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2016-03-17 · resigned 2026-01-27
KINDER, Rachael Elizabeth→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2010-09-20 · resigned 2016-03-17
DLA SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2004-11-29 · resigned 2005-03-31
BOWLES, Stephen Aston→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2022-05-03 · resigned 2024-03-14
CARTER, Miles Graham→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2013-04-29 · resigned 2014-04-07
CARTER, Miles Graham→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2007-11-01 · resigned 2013-04-19
COLLUM, Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~81y · appointed 2005-03-31 · resigned 2008-03-31
DORMON, Patrick Brian→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2014-03-10 · resigned 2015-10-30
ELLIOTT, Craig Lee→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2005-03-31 · resigned 2013-06-30
FITZGERALD, Louis→
Resigneddirector · ~89y · appointed 2005-03-31 · resigned 2006-07-21
HARTLEY, William→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2005-03-31 · resigned 2010-09-20
ROWE, Jonathan Patrick→
Resigneddirector · ~52y · appointed 2024-05-08 · resigned 2025-05-09
TREVOR JONES, Hugh Philip→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2006-07-21 · resigned 2022-12-31
WALKER, Philip George→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2013-04-17 · resigned 2024-08-31
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Mortgages & charges
6
Total charges
5
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 06/05/2014 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 01/11/2013 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 31/10/2013 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | An omnibus guarantee and set-off agreement | 1 property | 30/08/2006 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 30/08/2006 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 31/03/2005 | 19/08/2006 |
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Recent filings (120 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-04-19
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2026-02-10
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2026-02-10
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2026-02-10
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2026-02-10
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2026-02-09
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2026-02-09
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-10-30
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-07-29
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-04-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2024-09-22
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2024-09-22
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2024-09-22
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2024-09-22
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-09-04