FIELDCARE LIMITED
💤Zombieactive
01113216 · ltd · incorporated 1973-05-11
Investment thesis
Zombie company — trading but stalled; unlikely mover.
Why interesting: Quiet, steady; could be a succession or carve-out candidate with the right conversation.
Why risky: No growth signal; thin margin for error on price.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
71/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Support activities for crop production
Sector: Agriculture, forestry & fishing
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 71/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).
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Refinance opportunity
9 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 41.9y
15/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 41.9 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.
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
9 charges (9/9 with lender, 9/9 with type)
90
Directors & officers
19 officers (2 active, 19 linked, 15 with DOB)
86
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
174 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
71/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
70
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
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 180 days
2
filings
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (63 events)Click to expand
- 2026-02-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2025-01-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-12-05📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2024-03-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2023-10-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2022-04-19📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2022-04-19⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2022-04-19📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2022-04-19📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2022-01-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-09-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2020-08-20📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-08-15➖WHITE, Anthony John resigneddirector
- 2020-07-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2020-01-16➕PARISH, David John appointedsecretary
- 2020-01-16➕PARISH, David John appointeddirector
- 2020-01-16➖ANDREWS, Michael John resignedsecretary
- 2020-01-16➖BIANCHI, John David resigneddirector
- 2020-01-16📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2020-01-16📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-01-16📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2020-01-16📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2019-07-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2016-06-30➖EAMES, Barry resigneddirector
- 2010-02-01➖BISHOP, Simon James resigneddirector
- 2004-07-09➖CLAY, Martin Andrew resigneddirector
- 2001-12-01➖KIRKHAM, David resigneddirector
- 2001-04-30➖SCHOLES, Paul Gerald resigneddirector
- 1999-07-30➕ANDREWS, Michael John appointedsecretary
- 1999-07-30➖ROCHE, Barbara Elizabeth Isabel resignedsecretary
- 1998-09-10🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 1998-09-04🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Midland Bank PLC
- 1998-09-04🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Midland Bank PLC
- 1998-05-07🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 1998-05-07🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 1998-05-07🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 1998-05-01➕BIANCHI, John David appointeddirector
- 1998-05-01➕EAMES, Barry appointeddirector
- 1998-05-01➕KIRKHAM, David appointeddirector
- 1998-05-01➕WHITE, Anthony John appointeddirector
- 1998-05-01🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Midland Bank PLC
- 1998-05-01🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Midland Bank PLC
- 1998-01-05➖HUTCHINSON, Charles Eric resigneddirector
- 1997-01-10➕BISHOP, Simon James appointeddirector
- 1997-01-10➕HUTCHINSON, Charles Eric appointeddirector
- 1996-09-17🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Tsb Bank PLC
- 1996-08-15🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Tsb Bank PLC
- 1996-07-23🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 1996-03-21🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Tsb Bank PLC
- 1996-03-01➖HUTCHINGS, Lilian Elsie resignedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 63 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 62 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
65/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 62. Early succession window.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 53 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
1 high · 1 med ·1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2022-04-19: legacy
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
Pro Cam Cp Ltd is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Pro Cam Cp Ltd
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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FIELDCARE LIMITED
This company · 01113216
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pro Cam Cp Ltd Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board controlsig. influence75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control · significant influence · firm interest | 07/06/2017 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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| FOODWORKS HOLDING UK LIMITED→ 11359881 · est 2018 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 7y | — | — |
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1973-05-11
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC01610 — Support activities for crop production
Registered office
2030 Cambourne Business Park Cambourne
Cambridge
CB23 6DW
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-09-30
Last made up to: 2025-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-06-22
Last: 2026-06-08
Officers (2 active · 17 resigned)
PARISH, David John→
Activesecretary · appointed 2020-01-16
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PARISH, David John→
Activedirector · ~62y · appointed 2020-01-16
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ANDREWS, Michael John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1999-07-30 · resigned 2020-01-16
HUTCHINGS, Lilian Elsie→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1996-03-01
ROCHE, Barbara Elizabeth Isabel→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1996-03-01 · resigned 1999-07-30
BIANCHI, John David→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 1998-05-01 · resigned 2020-01-16
BISHOP, Simon James→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 1997-01-10 · resigned 2010-02-01
CLAY, Martin Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 1996-03-01 · resigned 2004-07-09
CLAY, Martin Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · resigned 1996-01-09
EAMES, Barry→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 1998-05-01 · resigned 2016-06-30
EAMES, Barry→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · resigned 1996-01-10
HUTCHINGS, Lilian Elsie→
Resigneddirector · ~85y · resigned 1996-03-01
HUTCHINGS, Neville→
Resigneddirector · ~90y · resigned 1996-03-01
HUTCHINSON, Charles Eric→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · appointed 1997-01-10 · resigned 1998-01-05
KIRKHAM, David→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 1998-05-01 · resigned 2001-12-01
KIRKHAM, David→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · resigned 1996-01-10
SCHOLES, Paul Gerald→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 1996-03-01 · resigned 2001-04-30
SHEPHERD, Christopher John→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · resigned 1996-03-01
WHITE, Anthony John→
Resigneddirector · ~84y · appointed 1998-05-01 · resigned 2020-08-15
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Mortgages & charges
9
Total charges
3
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:9 of 9 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 04/09/1998 | — | |
| outstanding | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 04/09/1998 | — | |
| outstanding | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 01/05/1998 | — | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 01/05/1998 | 10/09/1998 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Tsb Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 17/09/1996 | 07/05/1998 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Tsb Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 15/08/1996 | 07/05/1998 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Tsb Bank PLC | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 21/03/1996 | 07/05/1998 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 05/06/1992 | 23/07/1996 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 13/08/1984 | 09/02/1996 |
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Recent filings (174 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-06-08
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2026-02-27
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-07-07
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-01-09
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2024-12-05
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-06-19
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-03-07
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2023-10-05
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-06-13
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-07-06
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2022-04-19
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2022-04-19
legacy
capital · SH20
2022-04-19
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2022-04-19
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-01-25