CARR-ELLISON FARMS
🌳Matureactive
00720374 · private-unlimited · incorporated 1962-04-03
Investment thesis
Established operating company — standard diligence applies, no dominant angle.
Why interesting: Live, filing, normal profile.
Why risky: No standout signals in either direction.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
78/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 01500
Sector: Agriculture, forestry & fishing
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 74-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 78/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 74). Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 10 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
8 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 67.0y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 67.0 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 35/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (57/100)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
9 charges (9/9 with lender, 9/9 with type)
90
Directors & officers
7 officers (4 active, 7 linked, 6 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
1 connected companies via shared directors
48
Filing history
69 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
78/100Strong
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
82
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
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Last 180 days
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filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (31 events)Click to expand
- 2025-09-09📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2025-09-09📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2024-09-11📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-08-20➕CARR-ELLISON, Thomas Ralph appointeddirector
- 2020-11-22📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2020-11-22📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2015-12-23📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2014-12-16📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2014-12-16📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2014-08-26➖CARR-ELLISON, Ralph Harry, Sir resigneddirector
- 2013-11-28📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2012-11-26📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2011-12-13📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2010-12-14📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2009-11-27📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2009-11-27📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2009-11-27📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2005-04-15➖DICKINSON, Robert Henry resigneddirector
- 2001-05-30➕CARR ELLISON, Catherine appointeddirector
- 1999-04-29🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 1996-09-20➖CARR-ELLISON, Mary Clare, Lady resigneddirector
- 1995-10-16🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 1993-04-30🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 1980-10-14🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 1980-10-14🔒Charge registered #6Lender: R.S.C. Carr-Ellison
- 1980-04-30🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 1967-08-17🔒Charge registered #4Lender: R.H. Carr. Ellison
- 1965-04-29🔒Charge registered #3Lender: R. J. Dickinson.
- 1963-10-19🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Shell-Mex & B.P. LTD
- 1962-04-03🏢Company incorporatedAs CARR-ELLISON FARMS
- 1959-05-29🔒Charge registered #1Lender: National Benzale Company LTD.
Owner dependency
90/100
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
- +Founder name in company name: Company name contains director surname "CARR-ELLISON" — strong identity link between founder and business.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 25 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 74 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
80/100
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 74 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 25 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
1 low7 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr John Mcmorrough Carr-Ellison Individual · British · DOB 08/1952 · age 74 | 25–50% | 25–50% | 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting | 06/04/2016 |
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Mrs Catherine Carr-Ellisonceased 09/09/2025· 50-75% shares · trust interest
- Trustees Of The Sir Ralph And Lady Mary Carr-Ellison Grandchildrens Settlementceased 31/12/2019· 25-50% shares · trust interest
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A R HUME FARMING LIMITED→ 14017148 · est 2022 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 4y | — | — |
| AGRITECH CONTRACTING LTD→ 13518956 · est 2021 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 4y | — | — |
| ALLENDALE COUNTRY CLUB LTD→ 11329831 · est 2018 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 7y | — | — |
| ALPACAS IN THE WOODS LTD→ 14364953 · est 2022 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 3y | — | — |
| BLUE BARNS POULTRY FARMS LIMITED→ 07134352 · est 2010 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 16y | — | — |
| BLYTH STAR ENTERPRISES LIMITED→ 02152943 · est 1987 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 38y | — | — |
| BRADLEY CLOSE FARM LTD→ 15165822 · est 2023 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| BROOM HOUSE FARM LIMITED→ 08698129 · est 2013 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 12y | — | — |
| BURKINSHAW ESTATES LIMITED→ 14323204 · est 2022 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 3y | — | — |
| BURNCASTLE FARMING COMPANY LTD→ 03221909 · est 1996 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 29y | — | — |
| CARL AUSTIN LTD.→ 14677634 · est 2023 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 3y | — | — |
| CASSIE WOODS LIMITED→ 05029884 · est 2004 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 22y | — | — |
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Statusactive
Typeprivate-unlimited
Incorporated1962-04-03
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC01500 — SIC 01500
Registered office
Hedgeley Hall
Powburn
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 4HZ
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: —
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-09-23
Last: 2025-09-09
Officers (4 active · 3 resigned)
Active
CARR ELLISON, Catherine→
Activedirector · ~74y · appointed 2001-05-30
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CARR-ELLISON, Thomas Ralph→
Activedirector · ~39y · appointed 2024-08-20
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MCMORROUGH CARR-ELLISON, John, Major→
Activedirector · ~74y
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CARR-ELLISON, Mary Clare, Lady→
Resigneddirector · ~103y · resigned 1996-09-20
CARR-ELLISON, Ralph Harry, Sir→
Resigneddirector · ~101y · resigned 2014-08-26
DICKINSON, Robert Henry→
Resigneddirector · ~92y · resigned 2005-04-15
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Mortgages & charges
9
Total charges
8
Outstanding
6
Active lenders
Status:Lender:9 of 9 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 16/10/1995 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 30/04/1993 | 29/04/1999 | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 14/10/1980 | — | |
| outstanding | R.S.C. Carr-Ellison / I.J. Dickinson / Sir Ralph H. Carr-Ellison | Mortgage | 1 property | 14/10/1980 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 30/04/1980 | — | |
| outstanding | R.H. Carr. Ellison / R.J. Dickinson / A.W. James | Legal charge | 1 property | 17/08/1967 | — | |
| outstanding | R. J. Dickinson. | Mortgage | 2 properties | 29/04/1965 | — | |
| outstanding | Shell-Mex & B.P. Shell-Mex & B.P. LTD | Legal charge | 1 property | 19/10/1963 | — | |
| outstanding | National Benzale Company . National Benzale Company LTD. | Legal charge | 1 property | 29/05/1959 | — |
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Recent filings (69 total)
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2025-09-09
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC04
2025-09-09
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-09-09
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-01-02
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-09-11
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-11-29
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-12-14
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-11-26
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2020-11-22
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2020-11-22
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC01
2020-11-22
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2019-12-10
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2018-11-20
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2017-11-20
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2016-12-05