AVICAN SUPPORT LTD
💤Zombieactive
05966392 · ltd · incorporated 2006-10-13
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
—
year to Oct 2025
Net worth
£289.5k
book net assets
Opportunity
74/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabled
Sector: Human health & social work
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 88990Other social work activities without accommodation n.e.c.
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: asset-holding vehicle with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 74/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (68/100, director aged 51). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
4 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 16.5y
15/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 16.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.
Data confidence
Overall: high (80/100)Strong data coverage across all sections. AI outputs should be trusted with minimal caveats.
Company profile
address, 2 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
2 years of iXBRL accounts extracted (YoY deltas available) + narrative notes parsed
75
Lenders & charges
4 charges (4/4 with lender, 4/4 with type)
90
Directors & officers
6 officers (1 active, 6 linked, 4 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
4 connected companies via shared directors
57
Filing history
73 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
74/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
60
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Signals from accounts
Derived from iXBRL accounts · FRS 102Positive net assets
Net assets £289,474
Net assets shrinking
Down £2,602 YoY
Cash YoY
-10%
Year on year
Key financials
2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accountsCash
£179k
↓ 10% YoY
Net Worth
£289k
~ YoY
Current Assets
£409k
↑ 3.9% YoY
Current Liabilities
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Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · FRS 102| Metric | 2025-10-31 | 2024-10-31 |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets | £289.5k | £292.1k |
| Current assets | £408.7k | £393.5k |
| Cash | £179.4k | £200.0k |
| Debtors | £229.3k | £193.5k |
| Net assets | £289.5k | £292.1k |
Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
🔒Filing-note intelligence
2 signals detected in this company's narrative notes — going-concern language, audit opinion, contingent liabilities, related-party transactions.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
See pricing →Recent activity
Last 30 days
1
filing
- • 1 accounts
Last 90 days
1
filing
- • 1 accounts
Last 180 days
2
filings
- • 1 accounts
- • 1 mortgage
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (36 events)Click to expand
- 2026-07-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2026-04-21📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2026-04-21🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2025-12-02📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2025-12-02📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2025-12-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-11-25➖MADOVI, Tapiwa Kudzai resigneddirector
- 2025-02-12📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-02-03📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-01-31📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2025-01-31📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2025-01-29➕MADOVI, Tapiwa Kudzai appointeddirector
- 2025-01-29🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Dr Charles James
- 2025-01-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-04-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-07-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2022-07-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2021-07-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2020-05-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2019-04-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2017-04-12➖BOULTER, David resigneddirector
- 2017-02-01🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2014-11-01➖JAMES, Tracey Anne resignedsecretary
- 2014-05-02🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2014-05-02🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2013-01-11🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Mackays Stores Limited
- 2010-07-22➕BOULTER, David appointeddirector
- 2010-04-22➖JAMES, Susan resignedsecretary
- 2010-04-22➕JAMES, Tracey Anne appointedsecretary
- 2010-03-01🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Lloyds Tsb Commercial Finance Limited
- 2010-01-12🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Mackays Stores Limited
- 2007-11-30➖PIERCE, Elizabeth resigneddirector
- 2006-10-13🏢Company incorporatedAs AVICAN SUPPORT LTD
- 2006-10-13➕JAMES, Charles appointeddirector
- 2006-10-13➕JAMES, Susan appointedsecretary
- 2006-10-13➕PIERCE, Elizabeth appointeddirector
Owner dependency
85/100
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.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 20 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
Succession & seller-readiness
68/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 20 years.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 20 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 ·Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Charles James Individual · British · DOB 03/1975 · age 51 | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 25/11/2025 |
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Mecan Ltdceased 25/11/2025· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control · trust interest · firm interest
- Mr Charles Jamesceased 29/01/2025· significant influence
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Radial SVG graph showing every company connected via shared directors, colour-coded by status.
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🔒Tailored diligence questions
7 specific questions generated from this company's actual signals — liquidity, leverage, director age, charge count, red flags, age-of-company.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
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See pricing →Company details
Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2006-10-13
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC88100 — Social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabled
Registered office
Suite 6a Clocktower Mews
Exeter Road
Newmarket
Suffolk
CB8 8LL
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-07-31
Last made up to: 2025-10-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-02-03
Last: 2026-01-20
Officers (1 active · 5 resigned)
JAMES, Charles→
Activedirector · ~51y · appointed 2006-10-13
View their other companies + combined net worth →
JAMES, Susan→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-10-13 · resigned 2010-04-22
JAMES, Tracey Anne→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2010-04-22 · resigned 2014-11-01
BOULTER, David→
Resigneddirector · ~49y · appointed 2010-07-22 · resigned 2017-04-12
MADOVI, Tapiwa Kudzai→
Resigneddirector · ~47y · appointed 2025-01-29 · resigned 2025-11-25
PIERCE, Elizabeth→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2006-10-13 · resigned 2007-11-30
Click a director name to see their full track record across all companies.
Mortgages & charges
4
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Dr Charles James | A registered charge | 1 property | 29/01/2025 | 21/04/2026 | |
| satisfied | Mackays Stores Mackays Stores Limited | Rent deposit agreement | 1 property | 11/01/2013 | 02/05/2014 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Commercial Finance Limited | All assets debenture | 1 property | 01/03/2010 | 01/02/2017 | |
| satisfied | Mackays Stores Mackays Stores Limited | Rent deposit agreement | 1 property | 12/01/2010 | 02/05/2014 |
Recent filings (73 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2026-07-16
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2026-04-21
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-01-21
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-12-19
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC01
2025-12-02
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2025-12-02
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-12-02
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-04-18
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-02-12
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-02-03
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2025-01-31
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2025-01-31
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2025-01-14
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-09-04
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2024-04-09