THE NATIONAL FOREST CHARITABLE TRUST
⚰️Wound downdissolved
03468753 · private-limited-guarant-nsc-limited-exemption · incorporated 1997-11-14
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
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
63/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: Other amusement and recreation activities n.e.c.
Sector: Arts, entertainment & recreation
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 63/100 (worth a look), bankability 72/100. Strong seller-intent signal (68/100, director aged 77). 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
7 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 25.4y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 25.4 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 (53/100)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
7 charges (7/7 with lender, 7/7 with type)
90
Directors & officers
51 officers (6 active, 51 linked, 47 with DOB)
88
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
24 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
217 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
63/100Worth 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
85
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
59
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
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 (134 events)Click to expand
- 2023-02-21📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2023-02-21🏁Company dissolved
- 2023-01-17📄dissolution-voluntary-strike-off-suspendeddissolution · SOAS(A)
- 2022-12-12📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2022-12-06📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2022-11-23📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2022-08-03📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-07-29➖SMITH, Graham Andrew Frank resigneddirector
- 2022-06-13📄change-account-reference-date-company-current-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2022-04-22📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-04-22📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-04-22🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2022-04-22🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2022-04-05📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-04-05📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-04-05📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-04-05📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-04-01➖BALLANTYNE, Michael resigneddirector
- 2022-04-01➖GUYLL, Joanna resigneddirector
- 2022-04-01➖OSBORNE, Peter Charles resigneddirector
- 2022-04-01➖PREECE, Kathryn resigneddirector
- 2022-01-04📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2022-01-04📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2021-11-11📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2021-11-11📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2021-11-11📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2021-11-11🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2021-11-11🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2021-11-11🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2021-08-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2020-12-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2020-10-20📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2020-04-16📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2019-06-21➕COATES, Penelope Ann appointeddirector
- 2019-03-27🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Santander UK PLC
- 2019-01-02➖FROSTWICK, Christopher James Newton resigneddirector
- 2017-12-14➖MORTIMER, Alwyn Dale resigneddirector
- 2017-10-23➖JENKINS, Colin Richard resigneddirector
- 2017-02-14➕PREECE, Kathryn appointeddirector
- 2016-09-28➖BLAZA, Sandra Elizabeth, Dr resigneddirector
- 2016-03-16➖WILLIAMS, Peter David resigneddirector
- 2016-01-28➕SMITH, Graham Andrew Frank appointeddirector
- 2015-03-26➕SPAUL, Thomas appointeddirector
- 2014-12-18➖CHURCHILL, Sophie resigneddirector
- 2014-12-18➖FREEMAN, Nick resigneddirector
- 2014-04-02➕TRAYNOR, Martin John Devereux appointeddirector
- 2013-12-13➖WEBSTER, Alan Stuart resigneddirector
- 2013-06-26➕FROSTWICK, Christopher James Newton appointeddirector
- 2013-06-14➖NICHOLLS, John Charles resigneddirector
- 2013-03-14➕GUYLL, Joanna appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 134 events
Owner dependency
65/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- -5 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 21 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 77 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
90/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 77 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 21 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 29 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
1 high · 1 med ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2023-02-21
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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Statusdissolved
Typeprivate-limited-guarant-nsc-limited-exemption
Incorporated1997-11-14
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC93290 — Other amusement and recreation activities n.e.c.
Registered office
The Gatehouse Bath Yard
Moira Swandlincote
Derbyshire
DE12 6BA
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2022-06-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 45 resigned)
BALLANTYNE, Michael→
Activesecretary · appointed 1998-07-14
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BRIDGE, Andrew John→
Activedirector · ~54y · appointed 2011-09-19
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COATES, Penelope Ann→
Activedirector · ~63y · appointed 2019-06-21
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SPAUL, Thomas→
Activedirector · ~73y · appointed 2015-03-26
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TRAYNOR, Martin John Devereux→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2014-04-02
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WOOLFE, Stephen Howard→
Activedirector · ~77y · appointed 2005-01-19
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VAUGHAN, Keith John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1997-11-14 · resigned 1998-07-14
LONDON LAW SECRETARIAL LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1997-11-14 · resigned 1997-11-14
ASTLING, Alistair Vivian→
Resigneddirector · ~83y · appointed 2005-06-16 · resigned 2010-07-08
BALLANTYNE, Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2001-12-01 · resigned 2022-04-01
BELL, Susan→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 1998-05-20 · resigned 2006-01-31
BLAZA, Sandra Elizabeth, Dr→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2005-09-22 · resigned 2016-09-28
BLOOR, Richard Henry→
Resigneddirector · ~90y · appointed 1997-11-14 · resigned 1998-05-20
BLOUNT, Karen Susan→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2007-11-15 · resigned 2010-09-17
BORLEY, Ian James→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2010-10-04 · resigned 2012-11-20
CHURCHILL, Sophie→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2006-02-08 · resigned 2014-12-18
CLIFTON, Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~90y · appointed 1998-07-14 · resigned 2006-06-15
CORAH, George Nicholas→
Resigneddirector · ~94y · appointed 1998-05-20 · resigned 2005-09-22
DIAPER, Malcolm John→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 1998-07-14 · resigned 2004-10-04
EGGLESTON, John Philip→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 1998-07-14 · resigned 2000-06-24
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Mortgages & charges
7
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:7 of 7 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Santander Santander UK PLC | A registered charge | — | 27/03/2019 | 22/04/2022 | |
| satisfied | Alliance & Leicester Alliance & Leicester PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 05/07/2007 | 22/04/2022 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Debenture deed | 1 property | 28/10/2003 | 06/12/2005 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Mortgage deed | 1 property | 28/10/2003 | 06/12/2005 | |
| satisfied | The Millennium Commission | Debenture | 1 property | 13/12/2001 | 11/11/2021 | |
| satisfied | The Millennium Commission | Charge | 1 property | 08/12/2000 | 11/11/2021 | |
| satisfied | The Millenium Commission | Charge | 1 property | 08/12/2000 | 11/11/2021 |
Recent filings (217 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2023-02-21
dissolution-voluntary-strike-off-suspended
dissolution · SOAS(A)
2023-01-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2022-12-12
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2022-12-06
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2022-11-23
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-08-03
change-account-reference-date-company-current-extended
accounts · AA01
2022-06-13
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2022-04-22
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2022-04-22
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-04-05
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-04-05
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-04-05
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-04-05
memorandum-articles
incorporation · MA
2022-01-04
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2022-01-04