MOTHERCARE UK LIMITED
⚰️Wound downliquidation
00533087 · ltd · incorporated 1954-05-08
Investment thesis
Company liquidation — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
33/100
Pass
What this business does
Primary activity: Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores (other than commercial art galleries and opticians)
Sector: Wholesale & retail
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 47910Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed low-transparency controlled group — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 33/100 (pass), bankability 2/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: File overdue accounts. Clears statutory overdue flag — immediate bankability uplift for refinance conversations. Most likely exit: asset disposal / carve-out (100/100). Current lenders should be on immediate intervention.
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Refinance opportunity
17 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 25.7y
25/100
too messy
Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 25.7 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 75/100 (specialist).
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
17 charges (17/17 with lender, 17/17 with type)
90
Directors & officers
63 officers (2 active, 63 linked, 60 with DOB)
89
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
306 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
33/100Pass
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Clear signal to pass. Time better spent elsewhere unless you have a specific strategic angle.
Business quality
0
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
2
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
1
filing
- • 1 insolvency
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (166 events)Click to expand
- 2026-01-13⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · LIQ03
- 2025-01-09⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · LIQ03
- 2024-01-09⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · LIQ03
- 2023-06-27📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-06-27📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-04-17➕COOK, Andrew appointeddirector
- 2023-04-17➖RUSLING, Kevin Jonathan resigneddirector
- 2022-11-16⚠️liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidatorinsolvency · 600
- 2022-11-16⚠️liquidation-in-administration-move-to-creditors-voluntary-liquidationinsolvency · AM22
- 2022-11-08⚠️liquidation-in-administration-move-to-creditors-voluntary-liquidationinsolvency · AM22
- 2022-06-06⚠️liquidation-in-administration-progress-reportinsolvency · AM10
- 2021-12-08⚠️liquidation-in-administration-progress-reportinsolvency · AM10
- 2021-10-08⚠️liquidation-in-administration-progress-reportinsolvency · AM10
- 2021-06-04⚠️liquidation-in-administration-progress-reportinsolvency · AM10
- 2020-11-02⚠️liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-periodinsolvency · AM19
- 2020-08-17📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-07-23➖NEWTON-JONES, Mark resigneddirector
- 2020-07-08📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-07-08📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-06-30➖HUGHES, William Glyn Lawrence resigneddirector
- 2020-06-05⚠️liquidation-in-administration-progress-reportinsolvency · AM10
- 2020-05-29➖HOMER, Kirsty Rowena resigneddirector
- 2020-05-14📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2020-01-21⚠️liquidation-administration-notice-deemed-approval-of-proposalsinsolvency · AM06
- 2020-01-03⚠️liquidation-in-administration-proposalsinsolvency · AM03
- 2020-01-02⚠️liquidation-in-administration-statement-of-affairs-with-form-attachedinsolvency · AM02
- 2019-11-13⚠️liquidation-in-administration-appointment-of-administratorinsolvency · AM01
- 2019-05-20📄mortgage-charge-part-both-with-charge-numbermortgage · MR05
- 2019-05-20📄mortgage-charge-part-both-with-charge-numbermortgage · MR05
- 2019-05-20📄mortgage-charge-part-both-with-charge-numbermortgage · MR05
- 2018-12-03➕NEWTON-JONES, Mark appointeddirector
- 2018-11-21➖WOOD, David Bernard resigneddirector
- 2018-09-28➖STRINGER, Matthew Jackson resigneddirector
- 2018-05-17🔒Charge registered #17Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC (As Security Agent)
- 2018-05-17🔒Charge registered #16Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC (As Security Agent)
- 2018-04-04➖NEWTON-JONES, Mark resigneddirector
- 2018-04-04➕WOOD, David Bernard appointeddirector
- 2017-12-01➕HUGHES, William Glyn Lawrence appointeddirector
- 2017-12-01➖SMOTHERS, Richard resigneddirector
- 2017-08-04➖TALISMAN, Daniel resigneddirector
- 2017-07-07➕HOMER, Kirsty Rowena appointeddirector
- 2017-06-02➖KIBBLE, Gary resigneddirector
- 2017-05-05🔒Charge registered #15Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC (As Security Agent)
- 2017-05-05🔒Charge registered #14Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC (As Security Agent)
- 2017-04-05➕RUSLING, Kevin Jonathan appointeddirector
- 2017-02-28➖DOYLE, Karl Andrew resigneddirector
- 2016-07-29➖PURKIS, Sarah resigneddirector
- 2016-04-11➖CULL, Christopher Jeremy resigneddirector
- 2016-01-14➕TALISMAN, Daniel appointeddirector
- 2015-07-24➕MEDINI, Lynne Samantha appointedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 166 events
Owner dependency
83/100
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.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 63 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
75/100
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.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 72 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
4 high · 1 med · 1 lowAccounts overdue
highStatutory accounts have not been filed by their due date. Can indicate admin breakdown, cash preservation, or deliberate delay.
Evidence: Next due: 2019-12-29
Confirmation statement overdue
highAnnual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.
Evidence: Next due: 2019-12-10
Company in liquidation
highCompany is actively being wound up. Not a going concern.
16 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2026-01-13: liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date; 2025-01-09: liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
10 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Group structure
Mothercare (Holdings) Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Mothercare (Holdings) Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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MOTHERCARE UK LIMITED
This company · 00533087
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mothercare (Holdings) Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusliquidation
Typeltd
Incorporated1954-05-08
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC47789 — Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores (other than commercial art galleries and opticians)
Registered office
C/O Pricewaterhousecoopers Llp Central Square
29 Wellington Street
Leeds
LS1
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2019-12-29OVERDUE
Last made up to: 2018-03-24
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2019-12-10OVERDUE
Last: 2018-11-26
Officers (2 active · 61 resigned)
MEDINI, Lynne Samantha→
Activesecretary · appointed 2015-07-24
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COOK, Andrew→
Activedirector · ~63y · appointed 2023-04-17
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ASHBY, Timothy John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2010-08-30 · resigned 2015-07-24
REVETT, Clive Edward→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 2010-08-30
ADAMS, Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · resigned 1992-11-09
ASHBY, Tim→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2012-04-30 · resigned 2015-07-24
ASTBURY, Colin Roy→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 2003-01-03 · resigned 2005-11-16
BERKMEN, Gillian→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2003-08-22 · resigned 2012-01-20
BRIDGE, Jude Claire→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2013-02-15 · resigned 2013-09-20
CALVER, Simon John→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2012-04-30 · resigned 2014-03-28
CARR, Anthony John→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2003-09-22 · resigned 2011-01-28
CLIFFORD KING, Alison Jane→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 1996-09-13 · resigned 2000-01-07
CULL, Christopher Jeremy→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2005-12-28 · resigned 2016-04-11
DAVIES, Elzbieta Krystyna→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · resigned 1997-07-31
DAVIES, Phillip John→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 1994-08-22 · resigned 1997-02-27
DAYRAUD, Philippe Jean Camille→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2013-02-15 · resigned 2014-12-15
DOYLE, Karl Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2014-06-02 · resigned 2017-02-28
EVANS, Christine Helen→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2005-06-20 · resigned 2007-08-31
GLANVILLE, Richard Spencer→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · resigned 1993-01-22
GLEW, Steven Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2003-03-04 · resigned 2005-12-28
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Mortgages & charges
17
Total charges
10
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:17 of 17 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC (As Security Agent) | A registered charge | 1 property | 17/05/2018 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC (As Security Agent) | A registered charge | 1 property | 17/05/2018 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC (As Security Agent) | A registered charge | 1 property | 05/05/2017 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC (As Security Agent) | A registered charge | 1 property | 05/05/2017 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A share mortgage | 1 property | 18/05/2012 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Security agreement | 1 property | 11/04/2012 | — | |
| outstanding | Brookshire Capital Brookshire Capital LLP | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 11/04/2012 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Security assignment | 2 properties | 16/05/2011 | — | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC (As Security Trustee) | Security agreement | 1 property | 16/05/2011 | 04/01/2013 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Security deed | 2 properties | 26/04/2010 | 04/01/2013 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Supplemental security agreement supplemental to a debenture dated 12 may 2003 and | 2 properties | 01/09/2003 | 04/01/2013 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Security assignment | 1 property | 12/05/2003 | 04/01/2013 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A standard security which was presented for registration in scotland on 18 december 2001 and | 1 property | 12/11/2001 | 23/04/2010 | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A standard security which was presented for registration in scotland on 18 december 2001 and | 1 property | 12/11/2001 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A standard security which was presented for registration in scotland on 18 december 2001 and | 2 properties | 12/11/2001 | — | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 11/10/2000 | 04/06/2003 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 15/08/2000 | 04/06/2003 |
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Recent filings (306 total)
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · LIQ03
2026-01-13
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · LIQ03
2025-01-09
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · LIQ03
2024-01-09
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-06-27
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-06-27
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2022-11-16
liquidation-in-administration-move-to-creditors-voluntary-liquidation
insolvency · AM22
2022-11-16
liquidation-in-administration-move-to-creditors-voluntary-liquidation
insolvency · AM22
2022-11-08
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report
insolvency · AM10
2022-06-06
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report
insolvency · AM10
2021-12-08
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report
insolvency · AM10
2021-10-08
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report
insolvency · AM10
2021-06-04
liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-period
insolvency · AM19
2020-11-02
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2020-08-17
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2020-07-08