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08159281

FOREST HOLIDAYS GROUP LIMITED

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✓ Active company on the official register. Next accounts due 30 June 2027.

Company details

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Registered name
FOREST HOLIDAYS GROUP LIMITED
Company number
08159281
Registered office
3RD FLOOR, 1 ASHLEY ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, CHESHIRE, WA14 2DT, UNITED KINGDOM · 1,647 other companies at this postcode
Company type
Private Limited Company
Incorporated on
27 July 2012
Status
Active
Age
14 years
Previous names
WILLOUGHBY (711) LIMITED (to 22 Nov 2012)
Nature of business (SIC)
79909 — Other reservation service activities n.e.c.
Accounts — next due
30 Jun 2027
Accounts — last made up to
30 Sept 2025
Confirmation statement — next due
10 Aug 2027
Confirmation statement — last
27 Jul 2026

What the register says

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Companies House register snapshot, read 02/09/2026.

People with significant control

Beneficial owners holding over 25% of shares, voting rights or the right to appoint directors

Canopy Bidco Limited
owns 75–100% of shares · holds 75–100% of voting rights · can appoint and remove directors
Notified 18/12/2017
Ldc I Lp
owns 50–75% of shares · holds 25–50% of voting rights
Notified 06/04/2016
Ldc I Lp
owns 50–75% of shares · holds 25–50% of voting rights
Notified 26/06/2017
Ldc (Managers) Limited
has significant influence or control
Notified 06/04/2016
Ldc (Nominees) Limited
owns 75–100% of shares · holds 75–100% of voting rights · can appoint and remove directors
Notified 06/04/2016
Ldc Parallel (Nominees) Limited
owns 75–100% of shares · holds 75–100% of voting rights · can appoint and remove directors
Notified 06/04/2016
Mr Andrew John Grove
has significant influence or control
Notified 06/04/2016
Mr Bruce Mckendrick
has significant influence or control
Notified 06/04/2016
Mr Martin John Draper
has significant influence or control
Notified 06/04/2016
Mr Peter Philipson
has significant influence or control
Notified 06/04/2016
Mr Richard John Palmer
owns 25–50% of shares · holds 25–50% of voting rights
Notified 06/04/2016
Mr Ross Anthony Faith
has significant influence or control
Notified 06/04/2016
Mrs Jill Elizabeth Grinsted
owns 25–50% of shares · holds 25–50% of voting rights
Notified 06/04/2016
The Forestry Commissioners
owns 75–100% of shares · holds 75–100% of voting rights · can appoint and remove directors
Notified 06/04/2016

Corporate structure

Who controls this company, and who they control in turn

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Company Person Current control Ended

Connections

Corporate owner owns 75–100% of shares · holds 75–100% of votes · can appoint and remove directors Notified 18/12/2017
Corporate owner owns 50–75% of shares · holds 25–50% of votes Control ended 06/04/2016 Controls 2 companies
Corporate owner owns 50–75% of shares · holds 25–50% of votes Control ended 18/12/2017 Controls 2 companies
Corporate owner has significant influence or control Control ended 18/12/2017 Controls 166 companies
Corporate owner owns 75–100% of shares · holds 75–100% of votes · can appoint and remove directors Control ended 30/01/2018 Controls 32 companies
Corporate owner owns 75–100% of shares · holds 75–100% of votes · can appoint and remove directors Control ended 06/04/2016 Controls 5 companies
Mr Andrew John Grove
born 09/1967 · England has significant influence or control Control ended 18/12/2017 Controls 2 companies
Mr Bruce Mckendrick
born 03/1962 · England has significant influence or control Control ended 30/01/2018
Mr Martin John Draper
born 09/1964 · England has significant influence or control Control ended 18/12/2017
Mr Peter Philipson
born 03/1954 · England has significant influence or control Control ended 30/01/2018
Mr Richard John Palmer
born 03/1965 · England owns 25–50% of shares · holds 25–50% of votes Control ended 06/04/2016 Controls 2 companies
Mr Ross Anthony Faith
born 01/1971 · England has significant influence or control Control ended 05/10/2016 Controls 4 companies
Mrs Jill Elizabeth Grinsted
born 07/1960 · England owns 25–50% of shares · holds 25–50% of votes Control ended 06/04/2016 Controls 2 companies
Corporate owner owns 75–100% of shares · holds 75–100% of votes · can appoint and remove directors Control ended 06/04/2016

Change history

Reconstructed from the dated records Companies House publishes

DateChangeWasNow
30/01/2018 Person with significant control ceased Mr Peter Philipson
30/01/2018 Person with significant control ceased Mr Bruce Mckendrick
30/01/2018 Person with significant control ceased Ldc (Nominees) Limited
18/12/2017 Person with significant control ceased Mr Martin John Draper
18/12/2017 Person with significant control ceased Mr Andrew John Grove
18/12/2017 Person with significant control ceased Ldc (Managers) Limited
18/12/2017 Person with significant control ceased Ldc I Lp
18/12/2017 Person with significant control added Canopy Bidco Limited
26/06/2017 Person with significant control added Ldc I Lp
05/10/2016 Person with significant control ceased Mr Ross Anthony Faith
06/04/2016 Person with significant control ceased The Forestry Commissioners
06/04/2016 Person with significant control ceased Mrs Jill Elizabeth Grinsted
06/04/2016 Person with significant control ceased Mr Richard John Palmer
06/04/2016 Person with significant control ceased Ldc Parallel (Nominees) Limited
06/04/2016 Person with significant control ceased Ldc I Lp
06/04/2016 Person with significant control added The Forestry Commissioners
06/04/2016 Person with significant control added Mrs Jill Elizabeth Grinsted
06/04/2016 Person with significant control added Mr Ross Anthony Faith
06/04/2016 Person with significant control added Mr Richard John Palmer
06/04/2016 Person with significant control added Mr Peter Philipson

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Frequently asked questions

What is the company number of FOREST HOLIDAYS GROUP LIMITED?
According to the official registry, the company number of FOREST HOLIDAYS GROUP LIMITED is 08159281.
Where is FOREST HOLIDAYS GROUP LIMITED registered?
The registered office is 3RD FLOOR, 1 ASHLEY ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, CHESHIRE, WA14 2DT, UNITED KINGDOM.
What is the SIC code of FOREST HOLIDAYS GROUP LIMITED?
The nature of business is recorded under SIC code 79909 — Other reservation service activities n.e.c..
Who controls FOREST HOLIDAYS GROUP LIMITED?
Canopy Bidco Limited is recorded as a person with significant control, and owns 75–100% of shares, holds 75–100% of voting rights, can appoint and remove directors.
When are the next accounts of FOREST HOLIDAYS GROUP LIMITED due?
The next annual accounts are due by 30 June 2027, and the last accounts were made up to 30 September 2025.

About FOREST HOLIDAYS GROUP LIMITED (08159281)

FOREST HOLIDAYS GROUP LIMITED is a private limited company incorporated on 27 July 2012 and registered in the United Kingdom under company number 08159281. Its registered office is at 3RD FLOOR, 1 ASHLEY ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, CHESHIRE, WA14 2DT, UNITED KINGDOM. The recorded nature of business is other reservation service activities n.e.c. (SIC 79909). The company is currently active , with statutory accounts last made up to 30 September 2025. , and the person with significant control is Canopy Bidco Limited. This profile is provided by opendata.bot by Noetikos, aggregating official data from Companies House bulk data , last refreshed 2 September 2026.

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