HARTSHORNE CROSSROADS GROUP CONTRACTS LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
08246871 · ltd · incorporated 2012-10-10
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.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
70/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 33170
Sector: Manufacturing
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 64910Financial leasing
- 77120Renting and leasing of trucks and other heavy vehicles
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 70/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 10 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
33 live charges · 8 lenders · oldest 12.4y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 12.4 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 8 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 40/100 — 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, 3 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
33 charges (33/33 with lender, 33/33 with type)
90
Directors & officers
7 officers (4 active, 7 linked, 5 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 4 total, 4 with control declared
90
Director network
16 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
82 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
70/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
66
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
3
filings
- • 1 persons-with-significant-control
- • 1 mortgage
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 90 days
4
filings
- • 1 persons-with-significant-control
- • 1 mortgage
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 180 days
5
filings
- • 2 mortgage
- • 1 persons-with-significant-control
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (69 events)Click to expand
- 2026-06-03📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2026-06-01📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2026-05-28🔒Charge registered #33Lender: Tp Leasing Limited
- 2026-04-20📄legacymiscellaneous · RP01PSC01
- 2026-01-09📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2026-01-02🔒Charge registered #32Lender: Tp Leasing Limited
- 2025-11-28📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-11-26🔒Charge registered #31Lender: Propel Finance No 1 Limited
- 2025-11-18📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-11-14📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-11-12🔒Charge registered #29Lender: Tp Leasing Limited
- 2025-11-10🔒Charge registered #30Lender: Propel Finance No 1 Limited
- 2025-11-03📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-10-22🔒Charge registered #28Lender: Propel Finance No 1 Limited
- 2025-10-06📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-09-25🔒Charge registered #27Lender: Propel Finance No 1 Limited
- 2025-09-09📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-09-04🔒Charge registered #26Lender: Propel Finance No 1 Limited
- 2025-09-03📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-08-27🔒Charge registered #25Lender: Tp Leasing Limited
- 2025-08-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-04-30📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-04-29🔒Charge registered #24Lender: Tp Leasing Limited
- 2025-04-10📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-04-08🔒Charge registered #23Lender: Tp Leasing Limited
- 2025-01-14📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-01-07📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-01-07🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2024-12-13📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-12-11🔒Charge registered #22Lender: Tp Leasing Limited
- 2024-12-04📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-11-29🔒Charge registered #21Lender: Tp Leasing Limited
- 2024-10-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-09-26📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-09-25📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-09-17🔒Charge registered #20Lender: Tp Leasing Limited
- 2024-09-13🔒Charge registered #19Lender: Tp Leasing Limited
- 2024-04-05📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-04-05🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2023-08-15🔒Charge registered #18Lender: Tp Leasing Limited
- 2023-07-31🔒Charge registered #17Lender: Tp Leasing Limited
- 2023-07-27🔒Charge registered #16Lender: Tp Leasing Limited
- 2023-07-03🔒Charge registered #15Lender: Tp Leasing Limited
- 2023-07-03🔒Charge registered #14Lender: Tp Leasing Limited
- 2023-07-03🔒Charge registered #13Lender: Tp Leasing Limited
- 2023-06-09🔒Charge registered #11Lender: Tp Leasing Limited
- 2023-06-08🔒Charge registered #12Lender: Tp Leasing Limited
- 2023-06-02🔒Charge registered #10Lender: Tp Leasing Limited
- 2023-05-23🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Tp Leasing Limited
- 2023-04-13🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Tp Leasing Limited
Showing most recent 50 of 69 events
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 61 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
53/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 61. Early succession window.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 14 years.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
2 med · 1 low9 new charges in last 12 months
mediumHeavy recent charge activity can indicate refinancing pressure, aggressive leverage, or multiple lender rotation.
Evidence: 2026-05-28: A registered charge; 2026-01-02: A registered charge; 2025-11-26: A registered charge
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
30 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Martin James Cronin Individual · British · DOB 04/1965 · age 61 | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control · firm interest | 01/10/2016 |
3 historic (ceased) PSCs
- The Cronin Family Investment Company Limitedceased 03/03/2021· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Mr Andrew Richard Fletcherceased 03/05/2018· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control
- Hartshorne Crossroads Group Limitedceased 01/10/2016· 75-100% shares
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2012-10-10
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC33170 — SIC 33170
Registered office
C/O Crossroads Truck & Bus Limited Pheasant Drive
Birstall
Batley
West Yorkshire
WF17 9LR
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-05-28
Last: 2026-05-14
Officers (4 active · 3 resigned)
Active
BULPITT, Jayne Michelle→
Activedirector · ~56y · appointed 2019-01-01
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COWEN, James Andrew→
Activedirector · ~40y · appointed 2019-01-01
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CRONIN, Martin James→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 2012-10-10
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FLETCHER, Andrew Richard→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2012-10-10 · resigned 2017-05-02
FLETCHER, Andrew Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2012-10-10 · resigned 2018-05-03
LIMB, Patrick Kevan→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2012-10-10 · resigned 2014-01-10
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Mortgages & charges
33
Total charges
30
Outstanding
5
Active lenders
Status:Lender:33 of 33 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Tp Leasing Tp Leasing Limited | A registered charge | — | 28/05/2026 | — | |
| outstanding | Tp Leasing Tp Leasing Limited | A registered charge | — | 02/01/2026 | — | |
| outstanding | Propel Finance No 1 Propel Finance No 1 Limited | A registered charge | — | 26/11/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | Tp Leasing Tp Leasing Limited | A registered charge | — | 12/11/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | Propel Finance No 1 Propel Finance No 1 Limited | A registered charge | — | 10/11/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | Propel Finance No 1 Propel Finance No 1 Limited | A registered charge | — | 22/10/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | Propel Finance No 1 Propel Finance No 1 Limited | A registered charge | — | 25/09/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | Propel Finance No 1 Propel Finance No 1 Limited | A registered charge | — | 04/09/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | Tp Leasing Tp Leasing Limited | A registered charge | — | 27/08/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | Tp Leasing Tp Leasing Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 29/04/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | Tp Leasing Tp Leasing Limited | A registered charge | — | 08/04/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | Tp Leasing Tp Leasing Limited | A registered charge | — | 11/12/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | Tp Leasing Tp Leasing Limited | A registered charge | — | 29/11/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | Tp Leasing Tp Leasing Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 17/09/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | Tp Leasing Tp Leasing Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 13/09/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | Tp Leasing Tp Leasing Limited | A registered charge | — | 15/08/2023 | — | |
| outstanding | Tp Leasing Tp Leasing Limited | A registered charge | — | 31/07/2023 | — | |
| outstanding | Tp Leasing Tp Leasing Limited | A registered charge | — | 27/07/2023 | — | |
| outstanding | Tp Leasing Tp Leasing Limited | A registered charge | — | 03/07/2023 | — | |
| outstanding | Tp Leasing Tp Leasing Limited | A registered charge | — | 03/07/2023 | — | |
| outstanding | Tp Leasing Tp Leasing Limited | A registered charge | — | 03/07/2023 | — | |
| outstanding | Tp Leasing Tp Leasing Limited | A registered charge | — | 09/06/2023 | — | |
| outstanding | Tp Leasing Tp Leasing Limited | A registered charge | — | 08/06/2023 | — | |
| outstanding | Tp Leasing Tp Leasing Limited | A registered charge | — | 02/06/2023 | — | |
| outstanding | Tp Leasing Tp Leasing Limited | A registered charge | — | 23/05/2023 | — | |
| outstanding | Tp Leasing Tp Leasing Limited | A registered charge | — | 13/04/2023 | — | |
| outstanding | Tp Leasing Tp Leasing Limited | A registered charge | — | 13/04/2023 | — | |
| satisfied | The Cronin Family Investment Company (Crn: 10097338) The Cronin Family Investment Company Limited (Crn: 10097338) | A registered charge | — | 28/01/2021 | 05/04/2024 | |
| satisfied | Andrew Richard Fletcher | A registered charge | — | 03/05/2018 | 01/02/2021 | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Udt Leasing LTD / Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 26/10/2017 | — | |
| outstanding | Lombard North Central Lombard North Central PLC | A registered charge | — | 17/05/2017 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Equipment Finance (UK) LTD / Hsbc Asset Finance (UK) LTD | A registered charge | — | 02/02/2017 | — | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 10/01/2014 | 07/01/2025 |
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Recent filings (82 total)
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC04
2026-06-03
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2026-06-01
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-05-20
legacy
miscellaneous · RP01PSC01
2026-04-20
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2026-01-09
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-11-28
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-11-18
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-11-14
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-11-03
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-10-06
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-09-09
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-09-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-08-11
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-05-14
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-04-30