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06822082 · private-limited-guarant-nsc-limited-exemption · incorporated 2009-02-17
Investment thesis
Looks cheap but ownership + security both unclear — probable value trap.
Why interesting: Headline metrics may be attractive.
Why risky: No PSC visibility combined with multiple live charges; transacting likely slow and expensive.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
77/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Operation of sports facilities
Sector: Arts, entertainment & recreation
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 63-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 63). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 5 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
5 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 16.6y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 16.6 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: low (51/100)Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
19 officers (4 active, 19 linked, 14 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
9 connected companies via shared directors
72
Filing history
94 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
77/100Strong
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
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
1
filing
- • 1 officers
Last 180 days
3
filings
- • 1 officers
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (63 events)Click to expand
- 2026-04-28➕FUNNELL, Nicola Diane appointeddirector
- 2026-04-28📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-01-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-10-30➕DOE, Brian Robert appointeddirector
- 2025-10-30➖SMITH, Jacqueline Helen resigneddirector
- 2025-10-30📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-10-30📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-10-30📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-10-30📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-09-16📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-09-16📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-12-17📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-02-21📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-02-20➖GALE-PAGE, Donna Joy resigneddirector
- 2024-01-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-10-23📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-10-23🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2023-05-11📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-05-11📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-04-04➖EDWARDS, Brett Eric resigneddirector
- 2023-04-04➖TAYLOR, Alison Clare resigneddirector
- 2022-12-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-08-04📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-07-26➕GREGORY, David Vincent appointeddirector
- 2021-12-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-12-13📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-11-23➕GALE-PAGE, Donna Joy appointeddirector
- 2021-03-17📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2021-03-17🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2019-07-30➖HODGSON, Richard Andrew resigneddirector
- 2019-04-10➖WATSON, Julie Ann resignedsecretary
- 2019-01-10➖DAY, Ann Elizabeth resigneddirector
- 2018-09-28🔒Charge registered #5Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC (Company No: 00929027) of 135 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 3UR
- 2018-09-05🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Louise Cox
- 2018-09-01🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2018-09-01🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2018-08-24🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Asset Advantage Limited
- 2018-06-04➕BLACKBURN, Jennifer Ellen appointeddirector
- 2018-03-27➕DAY, Ann Elizabeth appointeddirector
- 2017-07-24➖DHOKIA, Rajendra Premji resigneddirector
- 2016-06-14➖CHEELD, William resignedsecretary
- 2016-06-14➕WATSON, Julie Ann appointedsecretary
- 2015-12-07➖DOE, Brian Robert resigneddirector
- 2015-12-07➕SMITH, Jacqueline Helen appointeddirector
- 2015-04-01➕CHEELD, William appointedsecretary
- 2013-04-01➖ALI, Zafar resigneddirector
- 2013-04-01➕DOE, Brian Robert appointeddirector
- 2013-04-01➕EDWARDS, Brett Eric appointeddirector
- 2013-04-01➕TAYLOR, Alison Clare appointeddirector
- 2013-03-31➖WHITEHOUSE, Robert John resignedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 63 events
Owner dependency
48/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 63 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
50/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 63. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
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.
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Statusactive
Typeprivate-limited-guarant-nsc-limited-exemption
Incorporated2009-02-17
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC93110 — Operation of sports facilities
Registered office
The Arena
Stafferton Way
Maidenhead
Berkshire
SL6 1AY
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-03-02
Last: 2026-02-16
Officers (4 active · 15 resigned)
BLACKBURN, Jennifer Ellen→
Activedirector · ~63y · appointed 2018-06-04
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DOE, Brian Robert→
Activedirector · ~48y · appointed 2025-10-30
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FUNNELL, Nicola Diane→
Activedirector · ~50y · appointed 2026-04-28
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GREGORY, David Vincent→
Activedirector · ~37y · appointed 2022-07-26
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CHEELD, William→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2015-04-01 · resigned 2016-06-14
WATSON, Julie Ann→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2016-06-14 · resigned 2019-04-10
WHITEHOUSE, Robert John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2009-04-27 · resigned 2013-03-31
WHALE ROCK SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2009-02-17 · resigned 2009-03-27
ALI, Zafar→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2009-03-10 · resigned 2013-04-01
DAY, Ann Elizabeth→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2018-03-27 · resigned 2019-01-10
DHOKIA, Rajendra Premji→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2009-03-10 · resigned 2017-07-24
DOE, Brian Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~48y · appointed 2013-04-01 · resigned 2015-12-07
EDWARDS, Brett Eric→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2013-04-01 · resigned 2023-04-04
GALE-PAGE, Donna Joy→
Resigneddirector · ~49y · appointed 2021-11-23 · resigned 2024-02-20
GONEN, Limor→
Resigneddirector · ~52y · appointed 2009-02-17 · resigned 2009-03-27
HODGSON, Richard Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2009-03-10 · resigned 2019-07-30
SMITH, Jacqueline Helen→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2015-12-07 · resigned 2025-10-30
TAYLOR, Alison Clare→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2013-04-01 · resigned 2023-04-04
WHALE ROCK DIRECTORS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-director · appointed 2009-02-17 · resigned 2009-03-27
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | National Westminster Bank (Company No: 00929027) of 135 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 3UR National Westminster Bank PLC (Company No: 00929027) of 135 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 3UR | A registered charge | 1 property | 28/09/2018 | — | |
| satisfied | Louise Cox | A registered charge | — | 05/09/2018 | 17/03/2021 | |
| satisfied | Asset Advantage Asset Advantage Limited | A registered charge | — | 24/08/2018 | 23/10/2023 | |
| satisfied | A Harvey A Harvey Limited | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 07/11/2012 | 01/09/2018 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 20/10/2009 | 01/09/2018 |
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Recent filings (94 total)
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-04-28
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-02-23
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2026-01-04
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-10-30
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-10-30
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-10-30
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-10-30
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-09-16
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-09-16
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-03-19
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-12-17
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-03-01
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-02-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-01-02
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2023-10-23