HULL CITYCARE (FUNDCO 1) LIMITED
Opportunity 79/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (73/100, director aged 74). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 7 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
Refinance opportunity
9 live charges · 7 lenders · oldest 21.6y
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 21.6 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 7 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 25/100 — 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.
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Recent activity
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Corporate timeline (46 events)Click to expand
- 2025-08-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-08-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-09-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-09-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-06-07📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2022-06-07📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2022-05-13📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-05-13📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-05-13📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-05-13📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-05-13📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-05-13📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-05-13📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-05-13📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-05-13🔓Charge satisfied #9
- 2022-05-13🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2022-05-13🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2022-05-13🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2022-05-13🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2022-05-13🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2022-05-13🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2022-05-13🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2022-05-05📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2022-04-29🔒Charge registered #10Lender: Aviva Public Private Finance Limited as Security Trustee
- 2021-08-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-10-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-09-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2011-03-09➕LEEDHAM, David Adrian appointeddirector
- 2011-03-09➕SEWELL, Paul Edwin appointeddirector
- 2008-12-16🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Co-Operative Bank PLC (Security Trustee)
- 2008-12-16🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Co-Operative Bank PLC (Security Trustee)
- 2008-03-17🔒Charge registered #7Lender: The Co-Operative Bank PLC as Security Trustee for the Finance Parties (The Security Trustee)
- 2006-12-20🔒Charge registered #6Lender: The Co-Operative Bank P.L.C.(As Security Trustee for the Finance Parties)
- 2006-07-05🔒Charge registered #5Lender: The Co-Operative Bank P.L.C. (Security Trustee)
- 2006-07-05🔒Charge registered #4Lender: The Co-Operative Bank P.L.C. (Security Trustee)
- 2005-12-12🔒Charge registered #3Lender: The Co-Operative Bank P.L.C. (The Security Trustee)
- 2004-09-20➕HULL CITYCARE LIMITED appointedcorporate-director
- 2004-09-20➖SEWELL, Paul Edwin resigneddirector
- 2004-09-20🔒Charge registered #1Lender: The Co-Operative Bank PLC (As Security Trustee for the Finance Parties (the Security Trustee)
- 2004-03-29➕LEEDHAM, David Adrian appointedsecretary
- 2004-03-29➖A G SECRETARIAL LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2004-03-29➕SEWELL, Paul Edwin appointeddirector
- 2004-03-29➖INHOCO FORMATIONS LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-director
- 2004-03-10🏢Company incorporatedAs HULL CITYCARE (FUNDCO 1) LIMITED
- 2004-03-10➕A G SECRETARIAL LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2004-03-10➕INHOCO FORMATIONS LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-director
Owner dependency
The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.
- +Founder name in company name: Company name contains director surname "LIMITED" — strong identity link between founder and business.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 22 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 74 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 74 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 22 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 22 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 med ·Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
Hull Citycare (Intermediate1) Ltd is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hull Citycare (Intermediate1) Ltd Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 10/03/2017 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Mortgages & charges
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Aviva Public Private Finance as Security Trustee Aviva Public Private Finance Limited as Security Trustee | A registered charge | 3 properties | 29/04/2022 | — | |
| satisfied | Co-operative Bank Co-Operative Bank PLC (Security Trustee) | Legal charge | 1 property | 16/12/2008 | 13/05/2022 | |
| satisfied | Co-operative Bank Co-Operative Bank PLC (Security Trustee) | Legal charge | 1 property | 16/12/2008 | 13/05/2022 | |
| satisfied | Co-operative Bank The Co-Operative Bank PLC as Security Trustee for the Finance Parties (The Security Trustee) | Legal charge | 1 property | 17/03/2008 | 13/05/2022 | |
| satisfied | Co-operative Bank The Co-Operative Bank P.L.C.(As Security Trustee for the Finance Parties) | Legal charge | 1 property | 20/12/2006 | 13/05/2022 | |
| satisfied | Co-operative Bank The Co-Operative Bank P.L.C. (Security Trustee) | Legal charge | 1 property | 05/07/2006 | 13/05/2022 | |
| satisfied | Co-operative Bank The Co-Operative Bank P.L.C. (Security Trustee) | Legal charge | 1 property | 05/07/2006 | 13/05/2022 | |
| satisfied | Co-operative Bank The Co-Operative Bank P.L.C. (The Security Trustee) | Legal charge | 2 properties | 12/12/2005 | 13/05/2022 | |
| satisfied | Co-operative Bank The Co-Operative Bank PLC (As Security Trustee for the Finance Parties (the Security Trustee) | Debenture | 1 property | 20/09/2004 | 13/05/2022 |