1610 LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
06727055 · private-limited-guarant-nsc · incorporated 2008-10-17
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.
Opportunity decay
approaching window · 12-months
Approaching a transaction window — refinance or sale event plausible in the next 12 months.
- · Oldest live charge 10.6y old — refinance window within 12 months
🔒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: Operation of sports facilities
Sector: Arts, entertainment & recreation
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 74-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 78/100 (strong), bankability 80/100. Strong seller-intent signal (68/100, director aged 74). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
1 live charge · oldest 10.6y
65/100
clean up first
Refinance viable after a tidy-up — address the highlighted items first.
- · Oldest live charge is 10.6 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Single lender — cleanest path to refinance.
- · Legal-friction score 28/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (58/100)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
1 charges (1/1 with lender, 1/1 with type)
90
Directors & officers
20 officers (3 active, 20 linked, 14 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 5 total, 5 with control declared
90
Director network
5 connected companies via shared directors
60
Filing history
107 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
6
filings
- • 4 officers
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (61 events)Click to expand
- 2025-12-05📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-12-05📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-12-05📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-12-05📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-11-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-10-30➕TALBUT, David appointeddirector
- 2025-10-30➖CARDWELL, Ryan resigneddirector
- 2025-10-30➖HARVEY, Peter John resigneddirector
- 2025-10-30➖KELLY, Joscelyn Samuel resigneddirector
- 2025-01-31➕TALBUT, David appointedsecretary
- 2025-01-31➖FOX, Peter Richard resignedsecretary
- 2025-01-31📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2025-01-31📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2025-01-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-08-06📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2024-08-06📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2024-08-01➕RUSTAD, Alan Peter appointeddirector
- 2024-08-01📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2024-08-01📄withdrawal-of-a-person-with-significant-control-statementpersons-with-significant-control · PSC09
- 2024-08-01📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-08-01📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-08-01📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-07-31➖HAYWARD, Brandon James resigneddirector
- 2024-07-31➖WINLOW, Malcolm resigneddirector
- 2024-07-23📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-01-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-04-26📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control-statementpersons-with-significant-control · PSC08
- 2023-04-19📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-04-19📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-04-18📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2023-04-18📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-04-06➖BURT, Richard George resigneddirector
- 2023-04-06➕CARDWELL, Ryan appointeddirector
- 2023-04-06➕HARVEY, Peter John appointeddirector
- 2023-04-06➕HAYWARD, Brandon James appointeddirector
- 2023-04-06➕KELLY, Joscelyn Samuel appointeddirector
- 2022-07-25➖SLADDEN, Jonathan Michael, Dr resigneddirector
- 2018-12-27➕BURT, Richard George appointeddirector
- 2018-10-18➖BEVINS, Rebecca Elizabeth resigneddirector
- 2017-02-07➖EDWARDS, Maria Catherine resigneddirector
- 2016-08-09➖CROUGHTON, Julia resignedsecretary
- 2016-08-09➕FOX, Peter Richard appointedsecretary
- 2016-01-14➕EDWARDS, Maria Catherine appointeddirector
- 2015-09-23🔒Charge registered #1Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 2015-03-25➖HAWKINS, Trevor Graham resigneddirector
- 2014-07-23➕CROUGHTON, Julia appointedsecretary
- 2014-07-23➖LANG, Heather resignedsecretary
- 2013-07-04➕BEVINS, Rebecca Elizabeth appointeddirector
- 2013-03-28➖NUNN SIMS, Donna Mae resigneddirector
- 2011-06-29➖FOX, Peter Richard resignedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 61 events
Owner dependency
73/100
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.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 74 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
66/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 74 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
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: CARDWELL, Ryan resigned 2025-10-30; HARVEY, Peter John resigned 2025-10-30; KELLY, Joscelyn Samuel resigned 2025-10-30
Group structure
Wealden Leisure Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Wealden Leisure Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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1610 LIMITED
This company · 06727055
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wealden Leisure Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting | 01/08/2024 |
4 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Mr Richard George Burtceased 06/04/2023· 25-50% voting
- Mr Malcolm Winlowceased 06/04/2023· 25-50% voting
- Dr Jonathan Michael Sladdenceased 25/07/2022· 25-50% voting
- Mrs Rebecca Elizabeth Bevinsceased 18/10/2018· 25-50% voting
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeprivate-limited-guarant-nsc
Incorporated2008-10-17
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC93110 — Operation of sports facilities
Registered office
Trinity Sports And Leisure
Chilton Street
Bridgwater
TA6 3JA
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-12-17
Last: 2025-12-03
Officers (3 active · 17 resigned)
Active
RUSTAD, Alan Peter→
Activedirector · ~74y · appointed 2024-08-01
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TALBUT, David→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 2025-10-30
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CROUGHTON, Julia→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2014-07-23 · resigned 2016-08-09
FOX, Peter Richard→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2016-08-09 · resigned 2025-01-31
FOX, Peter Richard→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2009-04-01 · resigned 2011-06-29
LANG, Heather→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2011-06-29 · resigned 2014-07-23
SMITH, Deborah Lynne→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-10-17 · resigned 2009-04-01
BEVINS, Rebecca Elizabeth→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2013-07-04 · resigned 2018-10-18
BURT, Richard George→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2018-12-27 · resigned 2023-04-06
CARDWELL, Ryan→
Resigneddirector · ~33y · appointed 2023-04-06 · resigned 2025-10-30
EDWARDS, Maria Catherine→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2016-01-14 · resigned 2017-02-07
HARVEY, Peter John→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 2023-04-06 · resigned 2025-10-30
HAWKINS, Trevor Graham→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2008-10-17 · resigned 2015-03-25
HAYWARD, Brandon James→
Resigneddirector · ~29y · appointed 2023-04-06 · resigned 2024-07-31
HOLLINGHURST, Patricia→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2008-11-27 · resigned 2009-02-09
KELLY, Joscelyn Samuel→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2023-04-06 · resigned 2025-10-30
NUNN SIMS, Donna Mae→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 2008-10-17 · resigned 2013-03-28
SLADDEN, Jonathan Michael, Dr→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2009-06-29 · resigned 2022-07-25
WINLOW, Malcolm→
Resigneddirector · ~83y · appointed 2009-06-29 · resigned 2024-07-31
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Mortgages & charges
1
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:1 of 1 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 23/09/2015 | — |
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Recent filings (107 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-12-22
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-12-05
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-12-05
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-12-05
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-12-05
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-11-27
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2025-01-31
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2025-01-31
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-01-30
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-12-20
memorandum-articles
incorporation · MA
2024-08-06
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2024-08-06
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2024-08-01
withdrawal-of-a-person-with-significant-control-statement
persons-with-significant-control · PSC09
2024-08-01
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-08-01