WASTE CLEARANCE(HOLDINGS) LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
00944987 · ltd · incorporated 1968-12-30
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
51/100
Worth a look
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 99999
Sector: Extraterritorial bodies
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 51/100 (worth a look), bankability 70/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: Company dissolved. Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (63/100).

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, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
Confirmed no charges registered
85
Directors & officers
22 officers (3 active, 22 linked, 15 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
23 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
140 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
51/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.

Business quality
30
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
55
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
49
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
Signal strength
90
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (63 events)Click to expand
  1. 2019-04-02
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    gazette-dissolved-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ2(A)
  2. 2019-04-02
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2019-01-15
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    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  4. 2019-01-08
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    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  5. 2018-10-09
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  6. 2018-10-09
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  7. 2018-10-09
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  8. 2018-09-28
    ➖
    WAKELIN, Ian Raymond resigned
    director
  9. 2018-09-18
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  10. 2018-08-28
    ➕
    PIKE, Richard Neil appointed
    director
  11. 2018-08-28
    ➕
    TOPHAM, Michael Robert Mason appointed
    director
  12. 2018-07-03
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    legacy
    capital · SH20
  13. 2018-07-03
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    capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
    capital · SH19
  14. 2018-07-03
    ⚠️
    legacy
    insolvency · CAP-SS
  15. 2018-07-03
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  16. 2017-10-10
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  17. 2017-04-28
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    WAKELIN, Ian Raymond appointed
    director
  18. 2017-04-28
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  19. 2017-04-28
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  20. 2016-12-12
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  21. 2016-12-09
    ➖
    WOODWARD, Keith resigned
    secretary
  22. 2016-12-09
    ➖
    WOODWARD, Keith resigned
    director
  23. 2016-09-12
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  24. 2016-04-28
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  25. 2016-01-10
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  26. 2015-05-01
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  27. 2015-01-08
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  28. 2014-04-25
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  29. 2013-12-31
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  30. 2013-05-02
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  31. 2012-07-03
    ➖
    ELLSON, Hilary Myra resigned
    secretary
  32. 2011-10-12
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    BIFFA CORPORATE SERVICES LIMITED appointed
    corporate-director
  33. 2011-10-12
    ➖
    HALES WASTE CONTROL LIMITED resigned
    corporate-director
  34. 2008-11-27
    ➖
    LOWTH, Timothy Walter John resigned
    director
  35. 2008-11-27
    ➕
    WOODWARD, Keith appointed
    director
  36. 2008-07-31
    ➖
    CLARK, William Alexander Frank resigned
    secretary
  37. 2008-07-31
    ➕
    ELLSON, Hilary Myra appointed
    secretary
  38. 2008-07-31
    ➕
    WOODWARD, Keith appointed
    secretary
  39. 2008-03-31
    ➖
    BETTINGTON, Martin John resigned
    director
  40. 2008-03-31
    ➕
    HALES WASTE CONTROL LIMITED appointed
    corporate-director
  41. 2003-07-31
    ➖
    TWEEDALE, Robin Edwin resigned
    director
  42. 2001-11-07
    ➖
    BROWN, David Andrew resigned
    director
  43. 2001-08-20
    ➕
    LOWTH, Timothy Walter John appointed
    director
  44. 2000-09-22
    ➕
    CLARK, William Alexander Frank appointed
    secretary
  45. 2000-09-22
    ➖
    FRANKLIN, Nicholas Curtis resigned
    secretary
  46. 2000-09-22
    ➕
    BETTINGTON, Martin John appointed
    director
  47. 2000-09-22
    ➕
    BROWN, David Andrew appointed
    director
  48. 2000-09-22
    ➖
    FRANKLIN, Nicholas Curtis resigned
    director
  49. 2000-09-22
    ➖
    STEWART, Martin Richard resigned
    director
  50. 2000-09-22
    ➕
    TWEEDALE, Robin Edwin appointed
    director
Showing most recent 50 of 63 events

Owner dependency

65/100
High — earn-out structure required

Material founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.

FACTORS
  • +Founder name in company name: Company name contains director surname "LIMITED" — strong identity link between founder and business.

Succession & seller-readiness

53/100
Moderate signal

Some succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.

SIGNALS
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 15 years.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 57 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 high ·
Company dissolved
high

Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.

Evidence: Dissolved on 2019-04-02

1 insolvency-related filing on record
high

Filings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.

Evidence: 2018-07-03: legacy

Group structure

Biffa Waste Management Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

🏛️
Biffa Waste Management Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
ultimate parent
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WASTE CLEARANCE(HOLDINGS) LIMITED
This company · 00944987

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%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Biffa Waste Management Limited
Corporate entity
75–100%
—75-100% shares06/04/2016

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1968-12-30
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC99999 — SIC 99999

Registered office

Accuray House, Coronation Road
Cressex
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP12 3TZ

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2018-03-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 19 resigned)

PIKE, Richard Neil→
director · ~57y · appointed 2018-08-28
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
TOPHAM, Michael Robert Mason→
director · ~54y · appointed 2018-08-28
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
BIFFA CORPORATE SERVICES LIMITED→
corporate-director · appointed 2011-10-12
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
CLARK, William Alexander Frank→
secretary · appointed 2000-09-22 · resigned 2008-07-31
Resigned
ELLSON, Hilary Myra→
secretary · appointed 2008-07-31 · resigned 2012-07-03
Resigned
FRANKLIN, Nicholas Curtis→
secretary · appointed 1993-01-26 · resigned 2000-09-22
Resigned
WOODWARD, Keith→
secretary · appointed 2008-07-31 · resigned 2016-12-09
Resigned
N F C SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · resigned 1993-01-26
Resigned
BETTINGTON, Martin John→
director · ~74y · appointed 2000-09-22 · resigned 2008-03-31
Resigned
BROWN, David Andrew→
director · ~72y · appointed 2000-09-22 · resigned 2001-11-07
Resigned
BURY, Keith→
director · ~92y · resigned 1995-05-31
Resigned
FRANKLIN, Nicholas Curtis→
director · ~83y · appointed 1993-01-26 · resigned 2000-09-22
Resigned
JAMES, Dyfrig Morgan→
director · ~72y · resigned 1994-04-26
Resigned
LOWTH, Timothy Walter John→
director · ~67y · appointed 2001-08-20 · resigned 2008-11-27
Resigned
STEWART, Martin Richard→
director · ~66y · appointed 1998-03-07 · resigned 2000-09-22
Resigned
TWEEDALE, Robin Edwin→
director · ~74y · appointed 2000-09-22 · resigned 2003-07-31
Resigned
WAKELIN, Ian Raymond→
director · ~63y · appointed 2017-04-28 · resigned 2018-09-28
Resigned
WAKELIN, Ian Raymond→
director · ~63y · appointed 1993-01-26 · resigned 1997-06-25
Resigned
WHYBROW, Ian Michael→
director · ~60y · appointed 1995-05-31 · resigned 1998-03-07
Resigned
WOODWARD, Keith→
director · ~72y · appointed 2008-11-27 · resigned 2016-12-09
Resigned

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Recent filings (140 total)

gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2019-04-02
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2019-01-15
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2019-01-08
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2018-10-09
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2018-10-09
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2018-10-09
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2018-09-18
legacy
capital · SH20
2018-07-03
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2018-07-03
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2018-07-03
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2018-07-03
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2018-04-26
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2017-10-10
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2017-05-03
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2017-04-28