OCTAGON HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS (NORWICH) LIMITED

🌳Matureactive
03367686 · ltd · incorporated 1997-05-09
Investment thesis
Established operating company — standard diligence applies, no dominant angle.
Why interesting: Live, filing, normal profile.
Why risky: No standout signals in either direction.
Opportunity decay
approaching window · 12-months
Approaching a transaction window — refinance or sale event plausible in the next 12 months.
  • · Oldest live charge 28.3y old — refinance window within 12 months
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
77/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of head offices
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pursue
Strong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and bankable structure.

Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 75/100. Biggest value-creation lever: Discharge stale live charges. 1 live charge(s) created 15+ years ago — likely paid but undischarged. Clean register. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).

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Refinance opportunity

2 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 28.3y

50/100
clean up first

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

  • · Oldest live charge is 28.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
  • · Legal-friction score 38/100 — 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, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
2 charges (2/2 with lender, 2/2 with type)
90
Directors & officers
64 officers (5 active, 64 linked, 58 with DOB)
88
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
32 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
240 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
77/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

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

Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
6
filings
  • • 6 officers
Last 90 days
6
filings
  • • 6 officers
Last 180 days
8
filings
  • • 8 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (146 events)Click to expand
  1. 2026-04-09
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  2. 2026-04-08
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
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  3. 2026-04-08
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  4. 2026-04-08
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    officers · TM01
  5. 2026-04-08
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  6. 2026-04-08
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  7. 2026-04-01
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    BROWN, Gary Nelson Robert Honeyman appointed
    director
  8. 2026-04-01
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    DEAN, Benjamin Christopher Jacob appointed
    director
  9. 2026-04-01
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    RAE, Neil, Mr. appointed
    director
  10. 2026-04-01
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    CLARK, Sheila Jamieson resigned
    director
  11. 2026-04-01
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    FALERO, Louis Javier resigned
    director
  12. 2026-04-01
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    RAE, Neil, Mr. resigned
    director
  13. 2025-12-09
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  14. 2025-12-09
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  15. 2025-11-30
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    HARDINGHAM, David Robert resigned
    director
  16. 2025-11-30
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    RAE, Neil, Mr. appointed
    director
  17. 2025-05-09
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    accounts · AA
  18. 2024-10-01
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  19. 2024-10-01
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  20. 2024-09-30
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    BIRCH, Alan Edward resigned
    director
  21. 2024-09-30
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    HARDINGHAM, David Robert appointed
    director
  22. 2024-06-10
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  23. 2023-05-12
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  24. 2023-03-17
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  25. 2023-03-17
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  26. 2023-03-09
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    FALERO, Louis Javier appointed
    director
  27. 2023-03-09
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    RAE, Neil, Mr. resigned
    director
  28. 2022-05-09
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  29. 2021-09-21
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  30. 2021-09-20
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    BIRCH, Alan Edward appointed
    director
  31. 2021-09-20
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    NORTH, Daniel Geoffrey resigned
    director
  32. 2021-09-20
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  33. 2021-06-08
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
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  34. 2019-12-20
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    CAVILL, John Ivor resigned
    director
  35. 2019-12-20
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    SHELDRAKE, Peter John resigned
    director
  36. 2019-06-26
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    LINDESAY, David Francis resigned
    director
  37. 2019-06-26
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    NORTH, Daniel Geoffrey appointed
    director
  38. 2018-12-18
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    CLARK, Sheila Jamieson appointed
    director
  39. 2018-12-18
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    SIDHU, Sabrina resigned
    director
  40. 2018-10-02
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    CLARK, Sheila Jamieson resigned
    director
  41. 2018-10-02
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    SIDHU, Sabrina appointed
    director
  42. 2018-07-02
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    SHELDRAKE, Peter John appointed
    director
  43. 2018-06-29
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    ASHBROOK, Philip Peter resigned
    director
  44. 2017-04-13
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    LINDESAY, David Francis appointed
    director
  45. 2017-03-22
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    BLUNDELL, Christopher John resigned
    director
  46. 2017-03-22
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    POWNALL, Harvey John William appointed
    director
  47. 2017-03-22
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    POWNALL, Harvey John William resigned
    director
  48. 2015-11-17
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    ASHBROOK, Philip Peter appointed
    director
  49. 2015-11-17
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    O'GORMAN, Hannah resigned
    director
  50. 2015-10-28
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    SCHRODER, Ellen Charlotte Le Breton resigned
    director
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Owner dependency

48/100
Moderate — manageable with handover

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

FACTORS
  • -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 59 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

53/100
Moderate signal

Some succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.

SIGNALS
  • secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 59. Early succession window.
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 14 years.
  • supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.

Red flags

1 med ·
4 director resignations in last 12 months
medium

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

Evidence: CLARK, Sheila Jamieson resigned 2026-04-01; FALERO, Louis Javier resigned 2026-04-01; HARDINGHAM, David Robert resigned 2025-11-30

Group structure

Octagon Healthcare Group Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Octagon Healthcare Group Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
ultimate parent
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OCTAGON HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS (NORWICH) LIMITED
This company · 03367686

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
Octagon Healthcare Group Limited
Corporate entity
75–100%
75–100%board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control06/04/2016

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
Incorporated1997-05-09
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC70100 — Activities of head offices

Registered office

Third Floor Broad Quay House
Prince Street
Bristol
BS1 4DJ

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-11-02
Last: 2025-10-19

Officers (5 active · 59 resigned)

SEMPERIAN SECRETARIAT SERVICES LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · appointed 2012-06-29
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Active
BROOKING, David John→
director · ~59y · appointed 2012-07-03
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Active
BROWN, Gary Nelson Robert Honeyman→
director · ~51y · appointed 2026-04-01
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Active
DEAN, Benjamin Christopher Jacob→
director · ~47y · appointed 2026-04-01
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Active
RAE, Neil, Mr.→
director · ~55y · appointed 2026-04-01
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Active
CARTER, David Charles→
secretary · appointed 1997-05-09 · resigned 1997-06-27
Resigned
HOWE, David Christopher→
secretary · appointed 1998-09-03 · resigned 2009-02-28
Resigned
MESQUITTA, William Edward Keng→
secretary · appointed 1998-05-15 · resigned 1998-09-03
Resigned
ROPER, Anthony Charles→
secretary · appointed 1997-06-27 · resigned 1998-05-15
Resigned
HCP SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE (UK) LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · appointed 2009-02-28 · resigned 2012-06-29
Resigned
ARMSTRONG, James→
director · ~87y · appointed 1998-01-07 · resigned 1999-06-15
Resigned
ASHBROOK, Philip Peter→
director · ~66y · appointed 2015-11-17 · resigned 2018-06-29
Resigned
BAYBUTT, Michael→
director · ~72y · appointed 2006-09-12 · resigned 2009-03-31
Resigned
BELL, Andrew→
director · ~78y · appointed 2007-02-21 · resigned 2007-06-28
Resigned
BIRCH, Alan Edward→
director · ~56y · appointed 2021-09-20 · resigned 2024-09-30
Resigned
BLACK, Moira Elizabeth→
director · ~76y · appointed 1998-01-07 · resigned 2007-02-21
Resigned
BLUNDELL, Christopher John→
director · ~60y · appointed 2013-01-31 · resigned 2017-03-22
Resigned
CAVILL, John Ivor→
director · ~54y · appointed 2015-01-23 · resigned 2019-12-20
Resigned
CHANEY, Alan Robert→
director · ~83y · appointed 1997-06-27 · resigned 1997-10-06
Resigned
CLARK, Sheila Jamieson→
director · ~53y · appointed 2018-12-18 · resigned 2026-04-01
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

2
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:2 of 2 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
HSBC
Hsbc Trustee (C.I.) Limited as Security Trustee for the Beneficiaries
Debenture1 property11/12/2003—
satisfied
Midland Bank Plcas Security Trustee for the Beneficiaries as Defined in the Charge
Guarantee & debenture1 property09/01/199813/05/2004
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Recent filings (240 total)

appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-04-09
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-04-08
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-04-08
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-04-08
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-04-08
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-04-08
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-12-09
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-12-09
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-10-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-05-09
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-10-21
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-10-01
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-10-01
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-06-10
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-01-05