ACCIDENT HOTLINE LIMITED

🌳Matureactive
05515363 · ltd · incorporated 2005-07-21
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
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Net worth
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Opportunity
74/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: Other activities auxiliary to insurance and pension funding
Sector: Financial & insurance
Investor take
Pursue
Strong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.

Opportunity 74/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (65/100).

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Refinance opportunity

3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 7.1y

35/100
too messy

Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.

  • · Oldest live charge is 7.1 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 (79/100)

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
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
13 officers (2 active, 13 linked, 8 with DOB)
82
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
2 connected companies via shared directors
51
Filing history
84 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
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
50
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
85
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Key financials

2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accounts
Cash
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Net Worth
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Current Assets
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Current Liabilities
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£0£0£0£0£0£0Mar 2024Mar 2025

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Financials

Extracted from Companies House accounts · FRS 102
Metric2025-03-312024-03-31

Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
1
filing
  • • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 90 days
1
filing
  • • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 180 days
1
filing
  • • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (46 events)Click to expand
  1. 2025-04-09
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  2. 2024-10-14
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    mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
    mortgage · MR01
  3. 2024-10-11
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: Glas Trust Corporation Limited as Security Agent (As Defined in the Original Instrument)
  4. 2024-06-04
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  5. 2023-08-09
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  6. 2022-05-03
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  7. 2022-04-05
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  8. 2022-04-05
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  9. 2022-03-31
    ➕
    SHIELDS, Helen appointed
    director
  10. 2022-03-31
    ➖
    HARRIS, Stephen resigned
    director
  11. 2022-01-20
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  12. 2021-06-22
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    notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
  13. 2021-03-02
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    mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
    mortgage · MR01
  14. 2021-02-26
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    Charge registered #2
    Lender: Glas Trust Corporation Limited (As Security Agent)
  15. 2021-02-17
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  16. 2021-01-15
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    cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
  17. 2021-01-15
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  18. 2021-01-15
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  19. 2021-01-01
    ➕
    HARRIS, Stephen appointed
    director
  20. 2021-01-01
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    WELTON, Steven Geoffrey resigned
    director
  21. 2020-07-20
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    memorandum-articles
    incorporation · MA
  22. 2020-05-29
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    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  23. 2020-05-29
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    statement-of-companys-objects
    change-of-constitution · CC04
  24. 2019-11-28
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  25. 2019-04-11
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    Charge registered #1
    Lender: Glas Trust Corporation Limited
  26. 2018-04-05
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    MYNOTT, Steven John resigned
    director
  27. 2018-03-01
    ➕
    FOTHERGILL, Gary John appointed
    director
  28. 2017-04-30
    ➖
    THOMAS, David Robert resigned
    secretary
  29. 2017-04-30
    ➕
    MYNOTT, Steven John appointed
    director
  30. 2017-04-30
    ➖
    THOMAS, David Robert resigned
    director
  31. 2011-11-18
    ➖
    BURNETT, Andrew Peter resigned
    director
  32. 2011-11-18
    ➖
    MASON, Robert resigned
    director
  33. 2008-10-31
    ➕
    THOMAS, David Robert appointed
    director
  34. 2008-06-17
    ➖
    MASON, Robert resigned
    secretary
  35. 2008-06-17
    ➕
    THOMAS, David Robert appointed
    secretary
  36. 2008-04-18
    ➕
    WELTON, Steven Geoffrey appointed
    director
  37. 2007-07-06
    ➖
    FIDLER, Alan resigned
    secretary
  38. 2007-07-06
    ➕
    MASON, Robert appointed
    secretary
  39. 2005-08-08
    ➕
    FIDLER, Alan appointed
    secretary
  40. 2005-08-05
    ➕
    BURNETT, Andrew Peter appointed
    director
  41. 2005-08-05
    ➕
    MASON, Robert appointed
    director
  42. 2005-07-22
    ➖
    BRIGHTON SECRETARY LTD resigned
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  43. 2005-07-22
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    BRIGHTON DIRECTOR LTD resigned
    corporate-nominee-director
  44. 2005-07-21
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    Company incorporated
    As ACCIDENT HOTLINE LIMITED
  45. 2005-07-21
    ➕
    BRIGHTON SECRETARY LTD appointed
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  46. 2005-07-21
    ➕
    BRIGHTON DIRECTOR LTD appointed
    corporate-nominee-director

Owner dependency

58/100
Moderate — manageable with handover

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

FACTORS
  • +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.

Succession & seller-readiness

46/100
Moderate signal

Some succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.

SIGNALS
  • secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 21 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.

Red flags

clean
No red flags detected from available public data. (This is not a clean bill of health — detailed accounts review still recommended.)

Group structure

Collingwood Business Solutions Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Collingwood Business Solutions Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
ultimate parent
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ACCIDENT HOTLINE LIMITED
This company · 05515363

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
Collingwood Business Solutions Limited
Corporate entity
75–100%
—75-100% shares01/01/2021
1 historic (ceased) PSC
  • Mr Steven Geoffrey Weltonceased 01/01/2021· significant influence

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

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Company details

Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2005-07-21
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC66290 — Other activities auxiliary to insurance and pension funding

Registered office

Collingwood House Redburn Court
Earl Grey Way
North Shields
NE29 6AR

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-05-05
Last: 2026-04-21

Officers (2 active · 11 resigned)

FOTHERGILL, Gary John→
director · ~55y · appointed 2018-03-01
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
SHIELDS, Helen→
director · ~46y · appointed 2022-03-31
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
FIDLER, Alan→
secretary · appointed 2005-08-08 · resigned 2007-07-06
Resigned
MASON, Robert→
secretary · appointed 2007-07-06 · resigned 2008-06-17
Resigned
THOMAS, David Robert→
secretary · appointed 2008-06-17 · resigned 2017-04-30
Resigned
BRIGHTON SECRETARY LTD→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2005-07-21 · resigned 2005-07-22
Resigned
BURNETT, Andrew Peter→
director · ~59y · appointed 2005-08-05 · resigned 2011-11-18
Resigned
HARRIS, Stephen→
director · ~67y · appointed 2021-01-01 · resigned 2022-03-31
Resigned
MASON, Robert→
director · ~70y · appointed 2005-08-05 · resigned 2011-11-18
Resigned
MYNOTT, Steven John→
director · ~50y · appointed 2017-04-30 · resigned 2018-04-05
Resigned
THOMAS, David Robert→
director · ~70y · appointed 2008-10-31 · resigned 2017-04-30
Resigned
WELTON, Steven Geoffrey→
director · ~58y · appointed 2008-04-18 · resigned 2021-01-01
Resigned
BRIGHTON DIRECTOR LTD→
corporate-nominee-director · appointed 2005-07-21 · resigned 2005-07-22
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

3
Total charges
3
Outstanding
3
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
Glas Trust Corporation as Security Agent (As Defined in the Original Instrument)
Glas Trust Corporation Limited as Security Agent (As Defined in the Original Instrument)
A registered charge1 property11/10/2024—
outstanding
Glas Trust Corporation (As Security Agent)
Glas Trust Corporation Limited (As Security Agent)
A registered charge1 property26/02/2021—
outstanding
Glas Trust Corporation
Glas Trust Corporation Limited
A registered charge1 property11/04/2019—
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Recent filings (84 total)

confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-04-27
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-05-07
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-04-09
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-10-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-06-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-05-23
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-08-09
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-05-31
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-05-03
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-05-03
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-04-05
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2022-04-05
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-01-20
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2021-06-22
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-05-24