WARD HOMES LIMITED
💤Zombieactive
00329622 · ltd · incorporated 1937-07-08
Investment thesis
Zombie company — trading but stalled; unlikely mover.
Why interesting: Quiet, steady; could be a succession or carve-out candidate with the right conversation.
Why risky: No growth signal; thin margin for error on price.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
73/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Development of building projects
Sector: Construction
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 41201Construction of commercial buildings
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 63-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 73/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Strong seller-intent signal (70/100, director aged 63). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 16 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (53/100).
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Refinance opportunity
30 live charges · 15 lenders · oldest 47.2y
15/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 47.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 15 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (60/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 2 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
30 charges (30/30 with lender, 30/30 with type)
90
Directors & officers
53 officers (2 active, 53 linked, 45 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
384 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
73/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
80
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
1
filing
- • 1 accounts
Last 90 days
1
filing
- • 1 accounts
Last 180 days
2
filings
- • 1 accounts
- • 1 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (158 events)Click to expand
- 2026-04-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2025-11-13➖SCOTT, Michael Ian resigneddirector
- 2025-11-13📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-09-10📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-09-08📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-09-06➖BOYES, Steven John resigneddirector
- 2025-09-03➕SCOTT, Michael Ian appointeddirector
- 2024-12-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-03-12📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2023-03-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-04-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-04-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2020-03-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2019-02-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2018-02-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2017-02-17📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2017-01-21📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2017-01-19➖COOPER, Neil resigneddirector
- 2015-12-22📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2015-11-23➕COOPER, Neil appointeddirector
- 2015-07-31➖CLARE, Mark Sydney resigneddirector
- 2014-10-07➕BARRATT CORPORATE SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2012-07-05➖FENTON, Clive resigneddirector
- 2012-04-20➖BROOKE, Richard John Russell resigneddirector
- 2010-12-31➖DENT, Laurence resignedsecretary
- 2010-12-31➖DENT, Laurence resigneddirector
- 2010-10-29➖LAW, Patrick James resigneddirector
- 2010-10-29➖MCLEOD, Douglas resigneddirector
- 2010-10-29➖MEE, Jayne Elizabeth resigneddirector
- 2010-10-29➖REED, John resigneddirector
- 2009-07-21➕THOMAS, David Fraser appointeddirector
- 2009-07-21➖PAIN, Mark Andrew resigneddirector
- 2009-06-26🔓Charge satisfied #30
- 2009-06-26🔓Charge satisfied #29
- 2009-06-26🔓Charge satisfied #27
- 2009-06-26🔓Charge satisfied #26
- 2009-01-31➖BROADHEAD, David Robinson resigneddirector
- 2008-05-30➖DRURY, Michael David resigneddirector
- 2007-12-31➕DENT, Laurence appointedsecretary
- 2007-12-31➖DOUGLAS, Robert Granville resignedsecretary
- 2007-11-02➖DE ATH, Andrew Paul resigneddirector
- 2007-11-02➖DUFAUR, Elaine Elizabeth resigneddirector
- 2007-11-02➖SPARKS, Christopher John resigneddirector
- 2007-11-02➖TERRY, Rodney David Kenneth resigneddirector
- 2007-10-19➖ROSBROOK, Paul resigneddirector
- 2007-10-01➖MCCARRICK, Anthony resigneddirector
- 2007-07-06➖TWINE, Nicholas Paul resigneddirector
- 2007-06-30➖CRISP, Gary Charles resigneddirector
- 2007-06-30➖LOCKE, Gregson Horace resigneddirector
- 2007-06-30➖ROBERTSON, Ian resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 158 events
Owner dependency
93/100
Critical — business is the founderThe business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.
FACTORS
- +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 17 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 63 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
88/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 63. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 17 years.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 89 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
2 med · 1 low2 director resignations in last 12 months
mediumMultiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: BOYES, Steven John resigned 2025-09-06; SCOTT, Michael Ian resigned 2025-11-13
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
15 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Group structure
Ward Holdings Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Ward Holdings Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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WARD HOMES LIMITED
This company · 00329622
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ward Holdings Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Active · Construction · LE postcode area| Company | Est. value | Turnover | Net worth | Staff | Age | Opp | Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BUILD CONSTRUCTION LIMITED→ 16352398 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| 1 BUILD DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT LTD→ 13214466 · est 2021 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 5y | — | — |
| 1163 LTD→ 13553895 · est 2021 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 4y | — | — |
| 15 BARNSDALE LIMITED→ 12781083 · est 2020 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 5y | — | — |
| 16473913 LIMITED→ 16473913 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1808 PROPERTY SERVICES LTD→ 09418581 · est 2015 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 11y | — | — |
| 1908 PROJECTS LIMITED→ 17098624 · est 2026 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1ST CHOICE PLUMBING,HEATING &COOLING LTD→ 12138559 · est 2019 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 6y | — | — |
| 1ST CHOICE WINDOWS WALTHAM LIMITED→ 10658044 · est 2017 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 9y | — | — |
| 1ST INSULATION LTD→ 14261667 · est 2022 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 3y | — | — |
| 21ST CENTURY ENERGY SOLUTIONS LIMITED→ 07742151 · est 2011 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 14y | — | — |
| 24/7 CONSTRUCTION LTD→ 16494326 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1937-07-08
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC41100 — Development of building projects
Registered office
Barratt House Cartwright Way
Forest Business Park Bardon Hill
Coalville
Leics
LE67 1UF
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-03-31
Last made up to: 2025-06-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-10-30
Last: 2025-10-16
Officers (2 active · 51 resigned)
BARRATT CORPORATE SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 2014-10-07
View their other companies + combined net worth →
THOMAS, David Fraser→
Activedirector · ~63y · appointed 2009-07-21
View their other companies + combined net worth →
DENT, Laurence→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-12-31 · resigned 2010-12-31
DOUGLAS, Robert Granville→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-11-14 · resigned 2007-12-31
LAWTON, Christopher Erskine→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1995-08-31 · resigned 1997-12-31
LETHABY, Michael Richard→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1998-03-02 · resigned 2003-11-14
MARTIN, Brian Lawrence→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1993-05-19 · resigned 1995-08-31
PEMBLE, Clifford Lester→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1993-05-19
WALL, Graeme Anthony→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1998-01-01 · resigned 1998-03-02
BOYES, Steven John→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2007-04-26 · resigned 2025-09-06
BROADHEAD, David Robinson→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 2007-04-26 · resigned 2009-01-31
BROOKE, Richard John Russell→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2003-11-14 · resigned 2012-04-20
BROWN, Graham Marshall→
Resigneddirector · ~81y · appointed 2003-11-14 · resigned 2006-09-21
BURNELL, Janet→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 2000-07-17 · resigned 2003-11-14
CLARE, Mark Sydney→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2007-04-26 · resigned 2015-07-31
COOPER, Neil→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2015-11-23 · resigned 2017-01-19
CRISP, Gary Charles→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2004-03-01 · resigned 2007-06-30
DE ATH, Andrew Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2005-01-01 · resigned 2007-11-02
DENT, Laurence→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 2007-04-26 · resigned 2010-12-31
DRURY, Michael David→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 2004-03-01 · resigned 2008-05-30
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Mortgages & charges
30
Total charges
15
Outstanding
4
Active lenders
Status:Lender:30 of 30 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | George Wimpey South East George Wimpey South East Limited | Legal charge | 1 property | 21/12/2006 | 26/06/2009 | |
| satisfied | Bovis Homes Bovis Homes Limited | Legal charge | 1 property | 30/06/2005 | 26/06/2009 | |
| outstanding | The Secretary of State for Defense | Deed of covenant | 1 property | 24/08/2004 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC,as Agent and Security Trustee for Itself and Each of Thesecured Parties | Supplemental mortgage relating to a composite guarantee and debenture executed on 12 july 2002 | 3 properties | 14/04/2003 | 26/06/2009 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (As Agent and Security Trustee for Itself and Each of Thesecured Parties) | Supplemental mortgage relating to a composite guarantee and debenture dated 12TH july 2002 and | 2 properties | 25/03/2003 | 26/06/2009 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Trustee for Itself and for Each of the Securedparties | Guarantee & debenture | 1 property | 12/07/2002 | 28/11/2003 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (The Security Trustee) on Behalf of Itself Aand Financial Institutions from Time to Time Parties to the Secured Documents | A supplemental debenture made between the company ward holdings limited castle village investments limited castle village limited wards construction (investments) limited ward homes (south eastern) limited ward homes (london) limited anvil plant hire limited wards construction (industrial) limited ward homes (anglia) limited and the security trustee | 1 property | 27/10/2000 | 20/07/2002 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC ("the Security Trustee") on Behalf of Itself and the Banks and Financial Institutions from Time to Time Partiesto the Secured Documents | Debenture | 1 property | 24/07/2000 | 20/07/2002 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Guarantee and debenture | 1 property | 27/05/1994 | 29/07/2000 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Composite guarantee and debenture | 1 property | 27/05/1994 | 25/02/1999 | |
| satisfied | J. M. Cunliffe-Lister / P. S. Cunliffe-Lister | Legal charge | 1 property | 02/05/1990 | 25/02/1999 | |
| satisfied | Samuel Montague & Co Schedule to Form 395 Ref M 459AS Agent and the Other Chargees Specified on The Samuel Montague & Co Limited Schedule to Form 395 Ref M 459AS Agent and the Other Chargees Specified on The | Guarantee & charge | 1 property | 22/02/1989 | 25/02/1999 | |
| satisfied | Samuel Montague & Co (The Agent) See Schedule Attached Samuel Montague & Co Limited (The Agent) See Schedule Attached | Components guarantee & charge | 1 property | 12/11/1987 | 25/02/1999 | |
| outstanding | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 10/06/1986 | — | |
| outstanding | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 10/06/1986 | — | |
| outstanding | Investors in Industry Investors in Industry PLC | Colleteral mortgage | 1 property | 24/07/1984 | — | |
| outstanding | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 16/11/1982 | — | |
| outstanding | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 11/03/1982 | — | |
| outstanding | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 17/02/1982 | — | |
| outstanding | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 04/11/1981 | — | |
| outstanding | M.H.L.H Mumford / National Westminster Bank M.H.L.H Mumford / National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 23/07/1981 | — | |
| outstanding | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 19/06/1981 | — | |
| outstanding | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 03/03/1981 | — | |
| outstanding | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 20/02/1981 | — | |
| outstanding | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 30/10/1980 | — | |
| outstanding | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 12/05/1980 | — | |
| outstanding | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 21/01/1980 | — | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 07/02/1979 | 05/06/2000 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 07/02/1979 | 05/06/2000 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 07/02/1979 | 05/06/2000 |
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