FREE SOLAR (STAGE 1) LIMITED

🌳Matureactive
07573455 · ltd · incorporated 2011-03-22
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
approaching window · 12-months
Approaching a transaction window — refinance or sale event plausible in the next 12 months.
  • · Oldest live charge 14.8y old — refinance window within 12 months
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
—
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Opportunity
72/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: Electrical installation
Sector: Construction
Investor take
Pursue
Strong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and bankable structure.

Opportunity 72/100 (strong), bankability 85/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (63/100).

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Refinance opportunity

39 live charges · oldest 14.8y

65/100
clean up first

Refinance viable after a tidy-up — address the highlighted items first.

  • · Oldest live charge is 14.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · Single lender — cleanest path to refinance.
  • · Legal-friction score 35/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (62/100)

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
39 charges (39/39 with lender, 39/39 with type)
90
Directors & officers
16 officers (3 active, 16 linked, 16 with DOB)
90
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
20 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
178 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
72/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.

Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
50
Some acquirability indicators.
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
1
filing
  • • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (127 events)Click to expand
  1. 2025-09-22
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  2. 2025-09-01
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    SHERVELL, Ian, Mr. appointed
    director
  3. 2025-09-01
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  4. 2024-11-07
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  5. 2024-10-25
    ➖
    CRAWLEY, Ian resigned
    director
  6. 2024-10-25
    ➖
    FROST, Charlotte resigned
    director
  7. 2024-10-25
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  8. 2024-10-25
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  9. 2024-10-25
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  10. 2024-10-16
    ➕
    KING, Caleb appointed
    director
  11. 2024-04-25
    📄
    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  12. 2024-04-09
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    change-to-a-person-with-significant-control-without-name-date
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
  13. 2023-10-03
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  14. 2023-06-27
    ➕
    BIRD, Deborah Jane appointed
    director
  15. 2023-06-27
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  16. 2022-12-06
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  17. 2022-12-06
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  18. 2022-12-06
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  19. 2022-12-06
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  20. 2022-12-01
    ➕
    CRAWLEY, Ian appointed
    director
  21. 2022-12-01
    ➕
    FROST, Charlotte appointed
    director
  22. 2022-12-01
    ➖
    HERRIOTT, Charles William Grant resigned
    director
  23. 2022-12-01
    ➖
    SHERVELL, Ian, Mr. resigned
    director
  24. 2022-10-11
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  25. 2022-04-19
    📄
    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  26. 2021-09-28
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  27. 2021-03-30
    📄
    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  28. 2021-03-30
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  29. 2021-03-23
    ➕
    HERRIOTT, Charles William Grant appointed
    director
  30. 2021-03-19
    ➖
    MURPHY, Darryl Guy resigned
    director
  31. 2021-01-26
    ➖
    HELLIWELL, Fergus James resigned
    director
  32. 2017-09-12
    ➖
    APPLEYARD, Andrew Charles resigned
    director
  33. 2017-09-12
    ➕
    HELLIWELL, Fergus James appointed
    director
  34. 2017-09-12
    ➖
    HILL, Barry Steven resigned
    director
  35. 2017-09-12
    ➕
    MURPHY, Darryl Guy appointed
    director
  36. 2017-09-12
    ➕
    SHERVELL, Ian, Mr. appointed
    director
  37. 2017-09-12
    ➖
    SKINNER, David Stephen, Dr resigned
    director
  38. 2014-05-23
    ➕
    HILL, Barry Steven appointed
    director
  39. 2014-05-09
    ➖
    LINDSEY, Joel Mark Woodliffe resigned
    director
  40. 2013-12-31
    ➕
    APPLEYARD, Andrew Charles appointed
    director
  41. 2013-12-31
    ➖
    JONES, Richard Peter resigned
    director
  42. 2013-04-27
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #39
  43. 2013-04-27
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    Charge satisfied #38
  44. 2013-04-27
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    Charge satisfied #37
  45. 2013-04-27
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    Charge satisfied #36
  46. 2013-04-27
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    Charge satisfied #35
  47. 2013-04-27
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    Charge satisfied #34
  48. 2013-04-27
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    Charge satisfied #33
  49. 2013-04-27
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #32
  50. 2013-04-27
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    Charge satisfied #30
Showing most recent 50 of 127 events

Owner dependency

50/100
Moderate — manageable with handover

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

Succession & seller-readiness

30/100
Weak signal

Limited succession signal. Not a near-term off-market candidate.

Red flags

1 med ·
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.

Group structure

Aviva Investors Realm Infrastructure No.1 Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Aviva Investors Realm Infrastructure No.1 Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
ultimate parent
⬇
FREE SOLAR (STAGE 1) LIMITED
This company · 07573455

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
Aviva Investors Realm Infrastructure No.1 Limited
Corporate entity
75–100%
75–100%board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control17/09/2018
1 historic (ceased) PSC
  • Free Solar Holdco Limitedceased 17/09/2018· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control

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
Incorporated2011-03-22
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC43210 — Electrical installation

Registered office

The Green Benyon Road
Silchester
Reading
RG7 2PQ

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-02-14
Last: 2026-01-31

Officers (3 active · 13 resigned)

BIRD, Deborah Jane→
director · ~51y · appointed 2023-06-27
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
KING, Caleb→
director · ~32y · appointed 2024-10-16
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
SHERVELL, Ian, Mr.→
director · ~48y · appointed 2025-09-01
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
APPLEYARD, Andrew Charles→
director · ~61y · appointed 2013-12-31 · resigned 2017-09-12
Resigned
CRAWLEY, Ian→
director · ~45y · appointed 2022-12-01 · resigned 2024-10-25
Resigned
FOLLEY, Stuart John→
director · ~62y · appointed 2011-03-23 · resigned 2013-04-24
Resigned
FROST, Charlotte→
director · ~38y · appointed 2022-12-01 · resigned 2024-10-25
Resigned
HELLIWELL, Fergus James→
director · ~45y · appointed 2017-09-12 · resigned 2021-01-26
Resigned
HERRIOTT, Charles William Grant→
director · ~40y · appointed 2021-03-23 · resigned 2022-12-01
Resigned
HILL, Barry Steven→
director · ~56y · appointed 2014-05-23 · resigned 2017-09-12
Resigned
JONES, Richard Peter→
director · ~65y · appointed 2012-04-24 · resigned 2013-12-31
Resigned
LINDSEY, Joel Mark Woodliffe→
director · ~51y · appointed 2013-04-24 · resigned 2014-05-09
Resigned
MURPHY, Darryl Guy→
director · ~60y · appointed 2017-09-12 · resigned 2021-03-19
Resigned
SHERVELL, Ian, Mr.→
director · ~48y · appointed 2017-09-12 · resigned 2022-12-01
Resigned
SKINNER, David Stephen, Dr→
director · ~57y · appointed 2013-04-24 · resigned 2017-09-12
Resigned
TARRANT-WILLIS, Toby→
director · ~56y · appointed 2011-03-22 · resigned 2013-04-24
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

39
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:39 of 39 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Lombard North Central
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Mortgage1 property09/07/201227/04/2013
satisfied
Lombard North Central
Lombard North Central PLC
Mortgage1 property18/04/201227/04/2013
satisfied
Lombard North Central
Lombard North Central PLC
Mortgage deed1 property27/03/201227/04/2013
satisfied
Lombard North Central
Lombard North Central PLC
Mortgage1 property01/03/201227/04/2013
satisfied
Lombard North Central
Lombard North Central PLC
Mortgage1 property23/02/201227/04/2013
satisfied
Lombard North Central
Lombard North Central PLC
Mortgage2 properties20/02/201227/04/2013
satisfied
Lombard North Central
Lombard North Central PLC
Mortgage deed2 properties17/02/201227/04/2013
satisfied
Lombard North Central
Lombard North Central PLC
Mortgage deed1 property15/02/201227/04/2013
satisfied
Lombard North Central
Lombard North Central PLC
Mortgage deed1 property09/02/201227/04/2013
satisfied
Lombard North Central
Lombard North Central PLC
Mortgage deed1 property08/02/201227/04/2013
satisfied
Lombard North Central
Lombard North Central PLC
Mortgage1 property31/01/201227/04/2013
satisfied
Lombard North Central
Lombard North Central PLC
Mortgage deed1 property24/01/201227/04/2013
satisfied
Lombard North Central
Lombard North Central PLC
Mortgage1 property13/12/201127/04/2013
satisfied
Lombard North Central
Lombard North Central PLC
Mortgage deed1 property12/12/201127/04/2013
satisfied
Lombard North Central
Lombard North Central PLC
Mortgage deed2 properties05/12/201127/04/2013
satisfied
Lombard North Central
Lombard North Central PLC
Mortgage1 property01/12/201127/04/2013
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Lombard North Central
Lombard North Central PLC
Mortgage1 property30/11/201127/04/2013
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Lombard North Central
Lombard North Central PLC
Mortgage deed1 property22/11/201127/04/2013
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Lombard North Central
Lombard North Central PLC
Mortgage1 property21/11/201127/04/2013
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Lombard North Central
Lombard North Central PLC
Mortgage1 property18/11/201127/04/2013
satisfied
Lombard North Central
Lombard North Central PLC
Mortgage1 property17/11/201127/04/2013
satisfied
Lombard North Central
Lombard North Central PLC
Mortgage deed2 properties16/11/201127/04/2013
satisfied
Lombard North Central
Lombard North Central PLC
Mortgage2 properties15/11/201127/04/2013
satisfied
Lombard North Central
Lombard North Central PLC
Mortgage2 properties14/11/201127/04/2013
satisfied
Lombard North Central
Lombard North Central PLC
Mortgage2 properties11/11/201127/04/2013
satisfied
Lombard North Central
Lombard North Central PLC
Mortgage deed1 property09/11/201127/04/2013
satisfied
Lombard North Central
Lombard North Central PLC
Mortgage deed1 property06/11/201127/04/2013
satisfied
Lombard North Central
Lombard North Central PLC
Mortgage deed2 properties03/11/201127/04/2013
satisfied
Lombard North Central
Lombard North Central PLC
Mortgage deed1 property03/11/201127/04/2013
satisfied
Lombard North Central
Lombard North Central PLC
Mortgage1 property31/10/201127/04/2013
satisfied
Lombard North Central
Lombard North Central PLC
Mortgage deed1 property27/10/201127/04/2013
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Lombard North Central
Lombard North Central PLC
Mortgage1 property24/10/201127/04/2013
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Lombard North Central
Lombard North Central PLC
Mortgage deed1 property19/10/201127/04/2013
satisfied
Lombard North Central
Lombard North Central PLC
Mortgage deed1 property13/10/201127/04/2013
satisfied
Lombard North Central
Lombard North Central PLC
Mortgage1 property04/10/201127/04/2013
satisfied
Lombard North Central
Lombard North Central PLC
Mortgage1 property22/09/201127/04/2013
satisfied
Lombard North Central
Lombard North Central PLC
Mortgage1 property08/09/201127/04/2013
satisfied
Lombard North Central
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Lombard North Central
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Debenture1 property30/08/201127/04/2013

Recent filings (178 total)

confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-02-13
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-09-22
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-09-01
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-02-18
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-11-07
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-10-25
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-10-25
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-10-25
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2024-04-25
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control-without-name-date
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2024-04-09
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-02-15
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-10-03
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-06-27
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-04-04
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-12-06