COLIN BRISCOE CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
- 41202Construction of domestic buildings
- 42110Construction of roads and motorways
- 42910SIC 42910
Opportunity 37/100 (watch), bankability 30/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 74). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: File overdue accounts. Clears statutory overdue flag — immediate bankability uplift for refinance conversations. Most likely exit: distressed disposal / insolvency (65/100). Current lenders should be on immediate intervention.
Refinance opportunity
3 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 26.8y
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 26.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
- · Cashflow trend is negative — lender view likely cautious.
Data confidence
Overall: high (80/100)Strong data coverage across all sections. AI outputs should be trusted with minimal caveats.
Not actionable now, but monitor — distressed, succession, or structural changes could flip this into a real opportunity.
Signals from accounts
Derived from iXBRL accounts · accounting standard not declaredKey financials
2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accountsHover to see exact values · click legend to toggle series
Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · accounting standard unknown| Metric | 2024-04-30 | 2023-04-30 |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets | £129.5k | £386.3k |
| Current assets | £503.7k | £1.01M |
| Cash | £81.9k | £332.4k |
| Debtors | £254.8k | £496.5k |
| Net assets | £55.0k | £264.5k |
Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
1 signal 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
- • 2 insolvency
- • 2 insolvency
Corporate timeline (40 events)Click to expand
- 2026-03-18⚠️liquidation-in-administration-progress-reportinsolvency · AM10
- 2026-02-09⚠️liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-periodinsolvency · AM19
- 2025-09-16⚠️liquidation-in-administration-progress-reportinsolvency · AM10
- 2025-05-01⚠️liquidation-administration-notice-deemed-approval-of-proposalsinsolvency · AM06
- 2025-04-18⚠️liquidation-in-administration-statement-of-affairs-with-form-attachedinsolvency · AM02
- 2025-04-12⚠️liquidation-in-administration-proposalsinsolvency · AM03
- 2025-03-04📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2025-02-26⚠️liquidation-in-administration-appointment-of-administratorinsolvency · AM01
- 2025-02-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-01-16📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-01-16📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-01-16🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2025-01-16🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2024-01-26📄capital-name-of-class-of-sharescapital · SH08
- 2024-01-25📄capital-variation-of-rights-attached-to-sharescapital · SH10
- 2024-01-25📄capital-variation-of-rights-attached-to-sharescapital · SH10
- 2024-01-25📄capital-variation-of-rights-attached-to-sharescapital · SH10
- 2024-01-25📄capital-variation-of-rights-attached-to-sharescapital · SH10
- 2024-01-17📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2024-01-17📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2024-01-17📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2023-11-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-01-17📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-01-05📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2023-01-04➕EVANS, David Gary appointedsecretary
- 2023-01-04➖BRISCOE, Deirdre Katherine resignedsecretary
- 2018-02-14🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Colin Briscoe Holdings Limited
- 2017-09-14🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2014-10-31🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Colin Briscoe Holdings Limited
- 2013-10-01➕EVANS, David Gary appointeddirector
- 2013-09-23➕BRISCOE, Deirdre Katherine appointeddirector
- 2007-01-01➕BUTTS, Anthony Robert appointeddirector
- 1999-07-05🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 1994-01-12➕BRISCOE, Colin appointeddirector
- 1994-01-12➕BRISCOE, Deirdre Katherine appointedsecretary
- 1994-01-12➖SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 1994-01-12➖INSTANT COMPANIES LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-director
- 1994-01-04🏢Company incorporatedAs COLIN BRISCOE CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
- 1994-01-04➕SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 1994-01-04➕INSTANT COMPANIES 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.
- -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Founder name in company name: Company name contains director surname "BRISCOE" — strong identity link between founder and business.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 32 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 74 — succession pressure is live.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
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 32 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 32 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
4 high · 1 med ·Statutory accounts have not been filed by their due date. Can indicate admin breakdown, cash preservation, or deliberate delay.
Evidence: Next due: 2026-01-31
Annual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.
Evidence: Next due: 2025-02-08
Company is in a formal insolvency or administration process. Treat accordingly.
Filings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2026-03-18: liquidation-in-administration-progress-report; 2026-02-09: liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-period
Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
Colin Briscoe Holdings Limited 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Colin Briscoe Holdings Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Available from the Pro tier upwards.
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Officers (5 active · 3 resigned)
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Mortgages & charges
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Colin Briscoe Holdings Colin Briscoe Holdings Limited | A registered charge | — | 14/02/2018 | 16/01/2025 | |
| satisfied | Colin Briscoe Holdings Colin Briscoe Holdings Limited | A registered charge | — | 31/10/2014 | 14/09/2017 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 05/07/1999 | 16/01/2025 |