CARR GOMM

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SC236436 · private-limited-guarant-nsc-limited-exemption · incorporated 2002-09-05

Investment thesis

Looks cheap but ownership + security both unclear — probable value trap.

Why interesting: Headline metrics may be attractive.

Why risky: No PSC visibility combined with multiple live charges; transacting likely slow and expensive.

Why now

Window steady · low confidence

Stable recent picture — watch for any upcoming trigger event.

What changed my view

Last 30 days

No material changes in the last 30 days.

Last 90 days

No material changes in the last 90 days.

Last 180 days

No snapshot from 180 days ago — start tracking from today.

🔒Estimated value

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Turnover

—

not disclosed

Net worth

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Opportunity

77/100

Strong

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What this business does

Primary activity: Residential care activities for learning difficulties, mental health and substance abuse

Sector: Human health & social work

ALSO REGISTERED FOR

88100Social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabled
88990Other social work activities without accommodation n.e.c.

Investor take

Pursue

Active trading company with a 68-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.

Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 68). 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: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).

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Refinance opportunity

5 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 22.5y

35/100

too messy

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

· Oldest live charge is 22.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
· 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
· Legal-friction score 38/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

Data confidence

Overall: low (49/100)

Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.

Company profile

address, 3 SIC codes, incorporation date

100

Financials

No iXBRL financials extracted

Lenders & charges

5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)

Directors & officers

91 officers (15 active, 91 linked, 88 with DOB)

Ownership & PSC

No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)

Director network

2 connected companies via shared directors

Filing history

242 filings on record

Gazette notices

No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)

Opportunity Score

77/100Strong

PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional

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

Business quality

Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.

Acquirability

Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.

Risk profile

Few red flags.

Signal strength

100

Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days

filings

Last 90 days

filings

Last 180 days

filings

• 1 officers
• 1 confirmation-statement

Counts from Companies House filing history.

Corporate timeline (197 events)Click to expand

2026-02-02
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ASLETT, Yulia appointed
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DOUGALL, Jamie Alan appointed
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HAYWARD, Gemma Louise appointed
director
2025-11-28
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KERR, Laura Anne appointed
director
2025-11-28
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KOLAWOLE, Sunday Olatunbosun appointed
director
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MUBONDERI, Tashinga Alfreda appointed
director
2025-11-28
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SOMERVILLE, Alan John appointed
director
2025-11-28
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COUTTS, Alan John resigned
director
2025-11-28
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MAYBERRY, Simon Jonathan Ross resigned
director
2025-11-28
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PATTERSON, Caroline Sheena resigned
director
2025-11-28
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SPARROW, George Henry Ernest resigned
director
2025-11-17
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THOMSON, Andrew Martin appointed
secretary
2025-08-31
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WREN, Lucy resigned
secretary
2025-08-01
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CHAKRABARTI, Mahua resigned
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2025-03-11
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GRIFFITHS, Sarah Louise Megan resigned
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2025-03-11
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GRAY, Ceilidh appointed
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MCCULLAGH, Stephen Paul appointed
director
2024-11-29
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O'BRIEN, Michael Robert appointed
director
2024-11-29
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RYDEN, Lyn appointed
director
2024-11-29
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CHAKRABARTI, Mahua appointed
director
2024-11-29
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CRUICKSHANK, Alastair Kerr resigned
director
2024-11-29
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SEWELL, Freya Ellen resigned
director
2024-02-20
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CAMPBELL, Sean resigned
director
2024-01-31
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MOSEDALE, Christopher resigned
director
2023-11-24
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WEE, Nicola resigned
director
2023-09-13
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DUNCAN, Tessa Rachel resigned
director
2022-11-29
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COUTTS, Alan John appointed
director

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Owner dependency

55/100

Moderate — manageable with handover

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

FACTORS

-14 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
+Founder age: Director aged approximately 68 — 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 68. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.

Red flags

1 med ·

6 director resignations in last 12 months

medium

Multiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.

Evidence: WREN, Lucy resigned 2025-08-31; CHAKRABARTI, Mahua resigned 2025-07-31; COUTTS, Alan John resigned 2025-11-28

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AYRSHIRE HOSPITALS LIMITED→ SC248921 · est 2003	£4.40M £3.17M–£5.63M	—	—	0	23y	84	64y
STONEHOUSE HOSPITALS LIMITED→ SC251033 · est 2003	£706.3k £508.5k–£904.0k	—	—	0	23y	92	64y
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Company details

Statusactive

Typeprivate-limited-guarant-nsc-limited-exemption

Incorporated2002-09-05

Jurisdictionscotland

Primary SIC87200 — Residential care activities for learning difficulties, mental health and substance abuse

Registered office

Craigmillar Social Enterprise And Arts Centre

11 Harewood Road

Edinburgh

EH16 4NT

Filing status

Accounts

Next due: 2026-12-31

Last made up to: 2025-03-31

Confirmation statement

Next due: 2027-02-08

Last: 2026-01-25