OPTIONS AUTISM (5) LIMITED

🌳Matureactive
05697730 · ltd · incorporated 2006-02-04
Investment thesis
Property vehicle with leveraged stack — refinance / partial-release angle.
Why interesting: Asset-backed; value largely in underlying property; lender engagement likely possible.
Why risky: Multiple lenders to manage; inter-creditor friction and partial-release cost possible.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
not disclosed
Net worth
book net assets
Opportunity
76/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate
Sector: Real estate
Investor take
Pursue
Active trading company with a 65-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.

Opportunity 76/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (73/100, director aged 65). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 5 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

7 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 20.2y

35/100
too messy

Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.

  • · Oldest live charge is 20.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 38/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (61/100)

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
7 charges (7/7 with lender, 7/7 with type)
90
Directors & officers
24 officers (6 active, 24 linked, 19 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 4 total, 4 with control declared
90
Director network
27 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
140 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
76/100Strong
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
74
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
6
filings
  • 4 address
  • 1 officers
  • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (80 events)Click to expand
  1. 2026-03-04
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  2. 2026-02-24
    DAFFERN, Andrew Stewart James appointed
    director
  3. 2026-02-02
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  4. 2026-02-02
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  5. 2026-02-02
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  6. 2026-02-02
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  7. 2025-12-20
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
    accounts · AA
  8. 2025-12-20
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    legacy
    accounts · PARENT_ACC
  9. 2025-12-20
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    legacy
    other · GUARANTEE2
  10. 2025-12-20
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    legacy
    other · AGREEMENT2
  11. 2025-08-28
    BELLEW, Edward Alexander appointed
    director
  12. 2025-08-28
    FULLER, Sarah Jane appointed
    director
  13. 2025-08-28
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    appoint-corporate-secretary-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP04
  14. 2025-08-28
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  15. 2025-08-28
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  16. 2024-11-04
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    change-account-reference-date-company-current-extended
    accounts · AA01
  17. 2024-10-17
    AZTEC FINANCIAL SERVICES (UK) LIMITED appointed
    corporate-secretary
  18. 2024-08-29
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  19. 2024-08-29
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  20. 2024-08-29
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    notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
  21. 2024-08-29
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    persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
  22. 2024-08-29
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  23. 2024-08-27
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  24. 2024-08-27
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  25. 2024-08-27
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  26. 2024-08-27
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  27. 2024-08-15
    DAWBER, Andrew Joseph appointed
    director
  28. 2024-08-15
    PRIDMORE, Thomas Clifford appointed
    director
  29. 2024-08-15
    COOKE, Richard John resigned
    director
  30. 2024-08-15
    JANET, Jean-Luc Emmanuel resigned
    director
  31. 2024-08-15
    LEATHERBARROW, David Jon resigned
    director
  32. 2024-08-15
    POWER, Richard resigned
    director
  33. 2024-08-02
    LOGUE, Mary Joanne resigned
    secretary
  34. 2024-08-02
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  35. 2024-06-14
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    Charge satisfied #4
  36. 2024-01-17
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    Charge satisfied #7
  37. 2023-06-05
    LOGUE, Mary Joanne appointed
    secretary
  38. 2023-05-31
    DUFFY, Chris resigned
    secretary
  39. 2020-11-06
    DUFFY, Chris appointed
    secretary
  40. 2020-01-31
    BAKER, Graham resigned
    director
  41. 2020-01-31
    NORTHALL, Rebecca Louise resigned
    director
  42. 2020-01-31
    POWER, Richard appointed
    director
  43. 2020-01-31
    WORSLEY, Jane Ruth resigned
    director
  44. 2019-12-13
    JANET, Jean-Luc Emmanuel appointed
    director
  45. 2019-12-13
    LEATHERBARROW, David Jon appointed
    director
  46. 2019-09-25
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    Charge registered #7
    Lender: Lucid Trustee Services Limited (As Security Agent and Trustee)
  47. 2019-07-31
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    Charge satisfied #6
  48. 2019-07-31
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    Charge satisfied #5
  49. 2019-02-22
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    Charge registered #6
    Lender: Glas Trust Corporation Limited
  50. 2016-03-18
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    Charge registered #5
    Lender: Glas Trust Corporation Limited (As Security Agent)
Showing most recent 50 of 80 events

Owner dependency

55/100
Moderate — manageable with handover

Some founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.

FACTORS
  • -5 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 65 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

50/100
Moderate signal

Some succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 65. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.

Red flags

1 med · 1 low
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
medium

Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.

Multiple registered office changes
low

Multiple address changes in a short period can indicate operational instability or admin disorder.

Group structure

Chp Investments 3 Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Chp Investments 3 Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
ultimate parent
OPTIONS AUTISM (5) LIMITED
This company · 05697730

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%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Chp Investments 3 Limited
Corporate entity
75100%
75–100%board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control15/08/2024
3 historic (ceased) PSCs
  • Options Group Holdings Limitedceased 15/08/2024· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
  • Management Opportunities Limitedceased 30/07/2019· significant influence
  • Sovereign Capital Partners Llpceased 30/07/2019· significant influence

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2006-02-04
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC68209 — Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Registered office

C/O Aztec Financial Services (Uk) Limited Forum 4, Solent Business Park, Whiteley
Fareham
Hampshire
England
PO15 7AD
United Kingdom

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-02-17
Last: 2026-02-03

Officers (6 active · 18 resigned)

AZTEC FINANCIAL SERVICES (UK) LIMITED
corporate-secretary · appointed 2024-10-17
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Active
BELLEW, Edward Alexander
director · ~49y · appointed 2025-08-28
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Active
DAFFERN, Andrew Stewart James
director · ~60y · appointed 2026-02-24
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Active
DAWBER, Andrew Joseph
director · ~65y · appointed 2024-08-15
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Active
FULLER, Sarah Jane
director · ~40y · appointed 2025-08-28
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Active
PRIDMORE, Thomas Clifford
director · ~54y · appointed 2024-08-15
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Active
DUFFY, Chris
secretary · appointed 2020-11-06 · resigned 2023-05-31
Resigned
GREEN, Suzanne
secretary · appointed 2009-07-21 · resigned 2014-03-06
Resigned
LOGUE, Mary Joanne
secretary · appointed 2023-06-05 · resigned 2024-08-02
Resigned
PRICE, Jennifer
secretary · appointed 2006-02-04 · resigned 2009-07-02
Resigned
BAKER, Graham
director · ~65y · appointed 2010-04-19 · resigned 2020-01-31
Resigned
COOKE, Richard John
director · ~47y · appointed 2014-12-09 · resigned 2024-08-15
Resigned
FIRMAN, Clive Edward
director · ~75y · appointed 2009-07-02 · resigned 2010-07-31
Resigned
GARMAN, David Noel Christopher
director · ~75y · appointed 2013-04-18 · resigned 2016-03-07
Resigned
GREEN, Suzanne
director · ~56y · appointed 2009-07-02 · resigned 2014-03-06
Resigned
JANET, Jean-Luc Emmanuel
director · ~56y · appointed 2019-12-13 · resigned 2024-08-15
Resigned
LEATHERBARROW, David Jon
director · ~57y · appointed 2019-12-13 · resigned 2024-08-15
Resigned
LORD, Alison
director · ~64y · appointed 2009-07-02 · resigned 2010-11-26
Resigned
MACDONALD MILNER, Tommy
director · ~65y · appointed 2010-12-06 · resigned 2012-10-19
Resigned
NORTHALL, Rebecca Louise
director · ~47y · appointed 2014-12-09 · resigned 2020-01-31
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

7
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:7 of 7 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Lucid Trustee Services (As Security Agent and Trustee)
Lucid Trustee Services Limited (As Security Agent and Trustee)
A registered charge1 property25/09/201917/01/2024
satisfied
Glas Trust Corporation
Glas Trust Corporation Limited
A registered charge1 property22/02/201931/07/2019
satisfied
Glas Trust Corporation (As Security Agent)
Glas Trust Corporation Limited (As Security Agent)
A registered charge1 property18/03/201631/07/2019
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
A registered charge12/01/201514/06/2024
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Legal charge1 property12/11/200709/03/2016
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Debenture1 property12/11/200709/03/2016
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
Debenture1 property28/04/200614/11/2007

Recent filings (140 total)

appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-03-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-02-17
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2026-02-02
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2026-02-02
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2026-02-02
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2026-02-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2025-12-20
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-12-20
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-12-20
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-12-20
appoint-corporate-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP04
2025-08-28
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-08-28
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-08-28
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-02-17
change-account-reference-date-company-current-extended
accounts · AA01
2024-11-04