SOUTH LAKELAND GROUP LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
05841393 · ltd · incorporated 2006-06-08
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: Activities of head offices
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 78/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 8 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
9 live charges · 8 lenders · oldest 19.9y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 19.9 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 8 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
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
9 charges (9/9 with lender, 9/9 with type)
90
Directors & officers
26 officers (3 active, 26 linked, 20 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 6 total, 6 with control declared
90
Director network
16 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
163 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
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
77
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
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filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (84 events)Click to expand
- 2025-11-18📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-11-18📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-11-13➕GILES, Richard Graham appointeddirector
- 2025-11-01➖DAVIS, Kirk Dyson resigneddirector
- 2025-09-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-09-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-03-06➕DAVIS, Kirk Dyson appointeddirector
- 2024-03-06📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-03-05📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-03-01➖KELLETT, Ian resigneddirector
- 2024-02-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-12-18📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2023-12-18📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2023-12-14🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Glas Trust Corporation Limited
- 2023-12-14🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Glas Trust Corporation Limited
- 2023-07-11📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-07-11🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2023-06-06📍change-sail-address-company-with-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD02
- 2023-05-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-12-21📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2021-08-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-01-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-09-04📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2019-05-28📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2019-05-24➕RICHARDS, Stephen appointeddirector
- 2019-04-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-03-31➖WATERWORTH, John Anthony resigneddirector
- 2018-06-30➕KELLETT, Ian appointeddirector
- 2018-06-29➖BULL, Ian Alan resigneddirector
- 2017-06-01🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Barclays Bank PLC (And Its Successors in Title and Permitted Transferees)
- 2017-04-24🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2017-03-13➖CLARK, Michael Barry resigneddirector
- 2016-06-15➕BULL, Ian Alan appointeddirector
- 2016-03-31➖BREWSTER, Nigel David resigneddirector
- 2015-12-11➕ARCHIBOLD, Judith Ann appointedsecretary
- 2015-12-11➖T & H SECRETARIAL SERVICES (PARK RESORTS) LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2015-12-11➕WATERWORTH, John Anthony appointeddirector
- 2015-11-13🔒Charge registered #6Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (And Its Successors in Title and Permitted Transferees)
- 2015-11-13🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2015-11-11➖BODEN, David resigneddirector
- 2015-11-11➖CASTLEDINE, Alan resigneddirector
- 2014-11-06➖VAUGHAN, David Frank resigneddirector
- 2013-10-01🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2013-10-01🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2013-10-01🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2013-09-26➖A G SECRETARIAL LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2013-09-26➕T & H SECRETARIAL SERVICES (PARK RESORTS) LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2013-09-26🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Investec Bank PLC
- 2013-09-24➕BODEN, David appointeddirector
- 2013-09-24➕BREWSTER, Nigel David appointeddirector
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Owner dependency
66/100
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.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 59 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
46/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 59. Early succession window.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
Red flags
1 med ·Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
Pd Parks Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Pd Parks Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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SOUTH LAKELAND GROUP LIMITED
This company · 05841393
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pd Parks Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 28/12/2017 |
5 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Tyson Midco Limitedceased 28/12/2017· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Tyson Topco Limitedceased 28/12/2017· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Parkdean Resorts Limitedceased 28/12/2017· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Parkdean Resorts Uk Limitedceased 28/12/2017· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Tyson Bidco Limitedceased 28/12/2017· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2006-06-08
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC70100 — Activities of head offices
Registered office
2nd Floor One Gosforth Park Way
Gosforth Business Park
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE12 8ET
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-06-22
Last: 2025-06-08
Officers (3 active · 23 resigned)
ARCHIBOLD, Judith Ann→
Activesecretary · appointed 2015-12-11
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GILES, Richard Graham→
Activedirector · ~49y · appointed 2025-11-13
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RICHARDS, Stephen→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2019-05-24
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CLEMENTS, Zoe→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-06-08 · resigned 2006-06-16
ROSSITER, Paul→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-06-16 · resigned 2008-03-25
A G SECRETARIAL LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2008-03-25 · resigned 2013-09-26
SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2006-06-08 · resigned 2006-06-08
T & H SECRETARIAL SERVICES (PARK RESORTS) LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2013-09-26 · resigned 2015-12-11
BODEN, David→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2013-09-24 · resigned 2015-11-11
BREWSTER, Nigel David→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2013-09-24 · resigned 2016-03-31
BULL, Ian Alan→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2016-06-15 · resigned 2018-06-29
CASELY, Bruce Gordon Fraser→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2007-11-30 · resigned 2010-11-22
CASTLEDINE, Alan→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · appointed 2013-09-24 · resigned 2015-11-11
CLARK, Michael Barry→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2013-09-24 · resigned 2017-03-13
CLEMENTS, Zoe→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2006-06-08 · resigned 2007-11-30
DAVIS, Kirk Dyson→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2024-03-06 · resigned 2025-11-01
DIXON, Beverley Jayne→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2006-06-16 · resigned 2008-06-03
GASKELL, Ian David→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2006-06-16 · resigned 2008-06-03
HODGSON, Graham Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2006-06-16 · resigned 2008-06-13
KELLETT, Ian→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2018-06-30 · resigned 2024-03-01
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Mortgages & charges
9
Total charges
2
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:9 of 9 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Glas Trust Corporation Glas Trust Corporation Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 14/12/2023 | — | |
| outstanding | Glas Trust Corporation Glas Trust Corporation Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 14/12/2023 | — | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC (And Its Successors in Title and Permitted Transferees) | A registered charge | — | 01/06/2017 | 11/07/2023 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (And Its Successors in Title and Permitted Transferees) | A registered charge | — | 13/11/2015 | 24/04/2017 | |
| satisfied | Investec Bank Investec Bank PLC | A registered charge | 2 properties | 26/09/2013 | 13/11/2015 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC (The Bank) | Deposit agreement to secure own liabilities | 1 property | 04/12/2012 | 01/10/2013 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | An omnibus guarantee and set-off agreement | 1 property | 15/09/2009 | 01/10/2013 | |
| satisfied | Nationwide Irish Nationwide Building Society | Debenture | 1 property | 30/11/2007 | 01/10/2013 | |
| satisfied | Anglo Irish Bank Corporation (As Security Trustee for the Security Beneficiaries) Anglo Irish Bank Corporation PLC (As Security Trustee for the Security Beneficiaries) | Debenture | 1 property | 19/06/2006 | 15/12/2007 |
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Recent filings (163 total)
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-11-18
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-11-18
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-09-25
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-06-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-09-30
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-06-19
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-03-06
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-03-05
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-02-15
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2023-12-18
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2023-12-18
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2023-07-11
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-06-13
change-sail-address-company-with-old-address-new-address
address · AD02
2023-06-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-05-05