A1 SAFETY TRAINING CONSULTANTS (1995) LTD.
🌳Matureactive
03011351 · ltd · incorporated 1995-01-18
Investment thesis
Well-run mature business — low negotiation leverage; premium likely.
Why interesting: Textbook target; clean filings, stable trading.
Why risky: No pressure on seller; any deal likely at full price.
Opportunity decay
hardening · 12-months
Already tight — no obvious softening catalysts on the horizon.
- · Thesis: well-run, low negotiation leverage
🔒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: Other education n.e.c.
Sector: Education
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 62-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 78/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (65/100, director aged 62). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 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
5 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 26.4y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 26.4 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 38/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
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
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
17 officers (2 active, 17 linked, 12 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
12 connected companies via shared directors
81
Filing history
128 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
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
2
filings
- • 1 persons-with-significant-control
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (61 events)Click to expand
- 2026-01-30📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2025-10-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2025-04-01📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-03-31📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-03-31📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-03-28➖MOOK, Carl Richard resigneddirector
- 2025-03-24➕NUNES DE SOUZA, Tyson John, Mr. appointeddirector
- 2025-03-24➕SWANSON, Steven appointeddirector
- 2025-03-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2025-02-15📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2024-06-25📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-06-20📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-06-20📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-06-07➖MCLEAN, Alan Gordon resigneddirector
- 2024-06-07➕MOOK, Carl Richard appointeddirector
- 2024-04-18📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-03-25➖BROWN, Christian Ian resigneddirector
- 2024-01-26📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-01-26📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-01-23➕MCLEAN, Alan Gordon appointeddirector
- 2024-01-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-01-05➖SHARMA, Sandeep resigneddirector
- 2022-05-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-09-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-01-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2020-01-22📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-01-01➕BROWN, Christian Ian appointeddirector
- 2019-12-31➖BUCHAN, Michael Andrew resignedsecretary
- 2019-12-31➖BUCHAN, Michael Andrew resigneddirector
- 2019-12-31➖DUGUID, Douglas Hunter resigneddirector
- 2019-12-18➕SHARMA, Sandeep appointeddirector
- 2018-12-28🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2018-12-28🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2013-10-02🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Agent
- 2013-10-02🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Agent
- 2012-01-27➖LEECH, Rodney resigneddirector
- 2010-07-14🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2008-10-07🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2008-10-03➕BUCHAN, Michael Andrew appointedsecretary
- 2008-10-03➖LEECH, Julia Rose resignedsecretary
- 2008-10-03➕BUCHAN, Michael Andrew appointeddirector
- 2008-10-03➕DUGUID, Douglas Hunter appointeddirector
- 2008-10-03➖MACFARLANE, James William resigneddirector
- 2008-10-03➖SUTHERLAND, James David resigneddirector
- 2008-05-27🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
- 2008-03-11🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2007-10-22➕MACFARLANE, James William appointeddirector
- 2006-02-24➕LEECH, Julia Rose appointedsecretary
- 2006-02-24➖LEECH, Rodney resignedsecretary
- 2006-02-24➖ILLSLEY, Anthony John resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 61 events
Owner dependency
66/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 62 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
46/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 62. Early succession window.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
Red flags
1 med ·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
Enermech Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Enermech Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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A1 SAFETY TRAINING CONSULTANTS (1995) LTD.
This company · 03011351
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Enermech Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1995-01-18
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC85590 — Other education n.e.c.
Registered office
C/O A W Plant Services Eurocentre
North River Road
Great Yarmouth
NR30 1TE
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-02-01
Last: 2026-01-18
Officers (2 active · 15 resigned)
NUNES DE SOUZA, Tyson John, Mr.→
Activedirector · ~45y · appointed 2025-03-24
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SWANSON, Steven→
Activedirector · ~62y · appointed 2025-03-24
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BUCHAN, Michael Andrew→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-10-03 · resigned 2019-12-31
LEECH, Julia Rose→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-02-24 · resigned 2008-10-03
LEECH, Rodney→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1995-01-18 · resigned 2006-02-24
TEMPLE SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1995-01-18 · resigned 1995-01-18
BROWN, Christian Ian→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2020-01-01 · resigned 2024-03-25
BUCHAN, Michael Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2008-10-03 · resigned 2019-12-31
DUGUID, Douglas Hunter→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2008-10-03 · resigned 2019-12-31
ILLSLEY, Anthony John→
Resigneddirector · ~84y · appointed 1995-01-18 · resigned 2006-02-24
LEECH, Rodney→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 1995-01-18 · resigned 2012-01-27
MACFARLANE, James William→
Resigneddirector · ~84y · appointed 2007-10-22 · resigned 2008-10-03
MCLEAN, Alan Gordon→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2024-01-23 · resigned 2024-06-07
MOOK, Carl Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2024-06-07 · resigned 2025-03-28
SHARMA, Sandeep→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2019-12-18 · resigned 2024-01-05
SUTHERLAND, James David→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2006-02-24 · resigned 2008-10-03
COMPANY DIRECTORS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 1995-01-18 · resigned 1995-01-18
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Agent | A registered charge | 1 property | 02/10/2013 | 28/12/2018 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Agent | A registered charge | 2 properties | 02/10/2013 | 28/12/2018 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 27/05/2008 | 14/07/2010 | |
| satisfied | Anthony John and Florence Gwendoline Illsley | Debenture | 1 property | 24/02/2006 | 11/03/2008 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Charge of deposit | 1 property | 20/12/1999 | 07/10/2008 |
Recent filings (128 total)
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2026-01-30
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-01-30
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-10-03
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-05-08
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-04-01
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-03-31
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-03-31
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-03-18
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2025-02-15
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2024-06-25
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-06-20
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-06-20
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-04-18
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-02-01
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-01-26