FAZAKERLEY PRISON SERVICES LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
02984969 · ltd · incorporated 1994-10-31
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
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
78/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Construction of commercial buildings
Sector: Construction
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 84240SIC 84240
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 78/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (65/100, director aged 59). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 7 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
8 live charges · 7 lenders · oldest 30.3y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 30.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 7 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 40/100 — 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, 2 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
8 charges (8/8 with lender, 8/8 with type)
90
Directors & officers
50 officers (3 active, 50 linked, 44 with DOB)
88
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
20 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
223 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
78/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
2
filings
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 persons-with-significant-control
Last 180 days
3
filings
- • 2 confirmation-statement
- • 1 persons-with-significant-control
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (130 events)Click to expand
- 2026-02-18📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2025-02-10📄change-account-reference-date-company-current-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2024-12-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-12-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-12-21📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-12-21📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-12-21📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-12-21📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-12-21📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-12-21📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-12-21📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-12-21🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2022-12-21🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2022-12-21🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2022-12-21🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2022-12-21🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2022-12-21🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2022-12-21🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2022-10-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-12-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-11-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-07-22📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2019-11-13📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2019-11-13📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2019-10-31➖NIENABER, Gawie Murray resigneddirector
- 2019-10-31➖PATEL, Vaishali Jagdish resigneddirector
- 2019-10-31➖WHITWAM, John Charles Edward resigneddirector
- 2019-05-31➖PETHERICK, Jeremy Kenneth resigneddirector
- 2019-05-31➕WHITWAM, John Charles Edward appointeddirector
- 2019-04-01➕HARDINGHAM, David Robert appointeddirector
- 2019-04-01➖BIRCH, Alan Edward resigneddirector
- 2019-03-19🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Natwest Markets PLC
- 2018-01-23➕BIRCH, Alan Edward appointeddirector
- 2018-01-23➖BURLTON, Chris resigneddirector
- 2014-12-02➕BURLTON, Chris appointeddirector
- 2014-11-17➕PATEL, Vaishali Jagdish appointeddirector
- 2014-10-24🔒Charge registered #7Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V. as Collateral Agent for the Bank Secured Creditors (As Defined in the Instrument Evidencing the Charge Accompanying This Form MR01.)
- 2014-07-23➖RAVI KUMAR, Balasingham resigneddirector
- 2014-05-27➕RITCHIE, Alan Campbell appointeddirector
- 2014-05-27➖BIRCH, Alan Edward resigneddirector
- 2014-04-01➕NIENABER, Gawie Murray appointeddirector
- 2014-02-28➖RICHARDS, Nathan resigneddirector
- 2014-01-13➕RICHARDS, Nathan appointeddirector
- 2013-12-06➖MORGAN, David Keir Ewart resigneddirector
- 2013-09-13➖BROWN, Matthew Charles resigneddirector
- 2013-03-06➕MORGAN, David Keir Ewart appointeddirector
- 2013-01-10➕BROWN, Matthew Charles appointeddirector
- 2013-01-07➖MORRIS, Richard resigneddirector
- 2012-12-31➖ELLIOTT, Christopher resigneddirector
- 2012-03-31➕BIRCH, Alan Edward appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 130 events
Owner dependency
66/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 59 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
61/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 59. Early succession window.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 31 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.
Group structure
Semperian (Fazakerley) Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Semperian (Fazakerley) Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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FAZAKERLEY PRISON SERVICES LIMITED
This company · 02984969
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semperian (Fazakerley) Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1994-10-31
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC41201 — Construction of commercial buildings
Registered office
Third Floor Broad Quay House
Prince Street
Bristol
BS1 4DJ
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-06-30
Last made up to: 2024-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-03-11
Last: 2026-02-25
Officers (3 active · 47 resigned)
SEMPERIAN SECRETARIAT SERVICES LIMITED→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 2006-09-19
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HARDINGHAM, David Robert→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 2019-04-01
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RITCHIE, Alan Campbell→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2014-05-27
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ANDERSON, David Alexander John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-11-17 · resigned 2006-09-19
HERZBERG, Francis Robin→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1997-07-31 · resigned 2003-11-17
MCCORMACK, James Joseph→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1994-10-31 · resigned 1997-07-31
LONDON LAW SECRETARIAL LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1994-10-31 · resigned 1994-10-31
ANDERSON, David Alexander John→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2004-02-27 · resigned 2004-03-30
BANKS, Andrew David→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 1994-11-16 · resigned 2011-05-12
BIRCH, Alan Edward→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2018-01-23 · resigned 2019-04-01
BIRCH, Alan Edward→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2012-03-31 · resigned 2014-05-27
BIRCH, Alan Edward→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2008-05-13 · resigned 2009-09-08
BROWN, Matthew Charles→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2013-01-10 · resigned 2013-09-13
BROWN, Stephen Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · appointed 2003-03-04 · resigned 2005-10-28
BURLTON, Chris→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2014-12-02 · resigned 2018-01-23
DALGLEISH, Bruce Warren→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2009-09-08 · resigned 2012-03-31
DALGLEISH, Bruce Warren→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2007-02-21 · resigned 2008-05-13
DUNN, Angus Henry→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · appointed 1994-11-16 · resigned 1996-09-16
ELLIOTT, Christopher→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2000-08-17 · resigned 2012-12-31
FARLEY, Graham→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 2005-03-11 · resigned 2006-09-19
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Mortgages & charges
8
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:8 of 8 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | NatWest Group Natwest Markets PLC | A registered charge | — | 19/03/2019 | 21/12/2022 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V. as Collateral Agent for the Bank Secured Creditors (As Defined in the Instrument Evidencing the Charge Accompanying This Form MR01.) | A registered charge | 1 property | 24/10/2014 | 21/12/2022 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V. (Formerly Known as Abn Amro N.V.) (the Facility Agent and Collateral Agent) | Supplemental deed to the fixed and floating charge debenture | 1 property | 13/12/2011 | 21/12/2022 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V. (Formerly Known as Abn Amro N.V.) (the Facility Agent and Collateral Agent) | Legal charge | 1 property | 13/12/2011 | 21/12/2022 | |
| satisfied | Abn Amro Bank N.V. (The Collateral Agent) | Legal charge | 1 property | 04/04/2007 | 21/12/2022 | |
| satisfied | Bank of America International (As Trustee for the Secured Creditors) Bank of America International Limited (As Trustee for the Secured Creditors) | Legal charge | 1 property | 27/01/1997 | 21/12/2022 | |
| outstanding | Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Home Department | Deed of fixed charge | 1 property | 20/12/1995 | — | |
| satisfied | Bank of America International Bank of America International Limited | Fixed and floating charge debenture | 1 property | 20/12/1995 | 21/12/2022 |
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Recent filings (223 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-02-25
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2026-02-18
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-01-19
change-account-reference-date-company-current-extended
accounts · AA01
2025-02-10
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-01-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-12-19
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-09-23
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-12-08
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-11-01
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2022-12-21
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2022-12-21
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2022-12-21
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2022-12-21
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2022-12-21
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2022-12-21