AHIMSA DAIRY FOUNDATION
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07307709 · private-limited-guarant-nsc-limited-exemption · incorporated 2010-07-07
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.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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year to Jul 2025
Net worth
£1.29M
book net assets
Opportunity
79/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 01621
Sector: Agriculture, forestry & fishing
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 85590Other education n.e.c.
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 61-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 79/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Strong seller-intent signal (70/100, director aged 61). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 13 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).
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Refinance opportunity
17 live charges · 13 lenders · oldest 9.0y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 9.0 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 13 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 40/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: high (81/100)Strong data coverage across all sections. AI outputs should be trusted with minimal caveats.
Company profile
address, 2 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
2 years of iXBRL accounts extracted (YoY deltas available) + narrative notes parsed
75
Lenders & charges
17 charges (17/17 with lender, 17/17 with type)
90
Directors & officers
5 officers (2 active, 5 linked, 5 with DOB)
90
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
3 connected companies via shared directors
54
Filing history
61 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
79/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
85
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
82
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Signals from accounts
Derived from iXBRL accounts · accounting standard not declaredPositive net assets
Net assets £1,286,361
Key financials
2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accountsCash
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Net Worth
£1.3m
↑ 2.4% YoY
Current Assets
£976k
↑ 1.9% YoY
Current Liabilities
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Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · accounting standard unknown| Metric | 2025-07-31 | 2024-07-31 |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets | £3.00M | £3.31M |
| Current assets | £976.2k | £958.4k |
| Net assets | £1.29M | £1.26M |
Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
2
filings
- • 1 accounts
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (44 events)Click to expand
- 2025-12-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2025-04-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2024-11-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2023-05-31📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-02-27📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2023-02-27📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2023-02-22📄statement-of-companys-objectschange-of-constitution · CC04
- 2022-10-25➖BIGGS, Darryl Robert resigneddirector
- 2022-10-25📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-07-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2022-01-06📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2021-12-21🔒Charge registered #17Lender: Rupen Tanna
- 2021-04-26📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2021-04-16📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2021-04-15🔒Charge registered #16Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2021-04-08📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2021-03-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2021-03-24🔒Charge registered #15Lender: Christine Ellen Hynde
- 2021-03-08🔒Charge registered #14Lender: Christine Ellen Hynde
- 2021-02-26📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-02-26📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-02-25➕HOTHI, Dilraj Singh appointeddirector
- 2021-02-25➕BIGGS, Darryl Robert appointeddirector
- 2021-02-25📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2020-04-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2020-03-23➖PAZDZIERSKA, Nicola resigneddirector
- 2019-01-02🔒Charge registered #13Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2019-01-02🔒Charge registered #12Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2017-04-28🔒Charge registered #11Lender: One Vision Eyecare Limited
- 2017-04-28🔒Charge registered #10Lender: Sanjay Tanna
- 2017-04-28🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Amrta Limited
- 2017-04-28🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Gwyneth Mary Fraser
- 2017-04-28🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Mantra Lingua Limited
- 2017-04-28🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Rishi Vickram Singh
- 2017-04-28🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Vibha Kishor Ruparelia
- 2017-04-28🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Vijay Pujara
- 2017-04-28🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Yaajan Shailesh Govinda
- 2017-04-28🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2017-04-07🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2014-01-14➕PAZDZIERSKA, Nicola appointeddirector
- 2013-08-01➖KILMURRY, George Gerald resigneddirector
- 2010-07-07🏢Company incorporatedAs AHIMSA DAIRY FOUNDATION
- 2010-07-07➕TANNA, Sanjay appointeddirector
- 2010-07-07➕KILMURRY, George Gerald appointeddirector
Owner dependency
76/100
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.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 16 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 61 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
69/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 61. Early succession window.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 16 years.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 16 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 low17 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Sanjay Tanna Individual · British · DOB 06/1965 · age 61 | — | — | sig. influencesignificant influence | 10/07/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeprivate-limited-guarant-nsc-limited-exemption
Incorporated2010-07-07
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC01621 — SIC 01621
Registered office
2 Wall Hall Farm Cottages
Wall Hall Farm Cottages
Aldenham
Hertfordshire
WD25 8AS
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-04-30
Last made up to: 2025-07-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-11-18
Last: 2025-11-04
Officers (2 active · 3 resigned)
HOTHI, Dilraj Singh→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 2021-02-25
View their other companies + combined net worth →
TANNA, Sanjay→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 2010-07-07
View their other companies + combined net worth →
BIGGS, Darryl Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2021-02-25 · resigned 2022-10-25
KILMURRY, George Gerald→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2010-07-07 · resigned 2013-08-01
PAZDZIERSKA, Nicola→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2014-01-14 · resigned 2020-03-23
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Mortgages & charges
17
Total charges
17
Outstanding
12
Active lenders
Status:Lender:17 of 17 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Rupen Tanna | A registered charge | 3 properties | 21/12/2021 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 15/04/2021 | — | |
| outstanding | Christine Ellen Hynde | A registered charge | 1 property | 24/03/2021 | — | |
| outstanding | Christine Ellen Hynde | A registered charge | 1 property | 08/03/2021 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 02/01/2019 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 02/01/2019 | — | |
| outstanding | One Vision Eyecare One Vision Eyecare Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 28/04/2017 | — | |
| outstanding | Sanjay Tanna | A registered charge | 1 property | 28/04/2017 | — | |
| outstanding | Amrta Amrta Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 28/04/2017 | — | |
| outstanding | Gwyneth Mary Fraser | A registered charge | 1 property | 28/04/2017 | — | |
| outstanding | Mantra Lingua Mantra Lingua Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 28/04/2017 | — | |
| outstanding | Rishi Vickram Singh | A registered charge | 1 property | 28/04/2017 | — | |
| outstanding | Vibha Kishor Ruparelia | A registered charge | 1 property | 28/04/2017 | — | |
| outstanding | Vijay Pujara | A registered charge | 1 property | 28/04/2017 | — | |
| outstanding | Yaajan Shailesh Govinda | A registered charge | 1 property | 28/04/2017 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 28/04/2017 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 07/04/2017 | — |
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Recent filings (61 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2025-12-24
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-11-30
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2025-04-29
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2024-11-04
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-11-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-09-05
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-09-04
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2023-05-31
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2023-02-27
memorandum-articles
incorporation · MA
2023-02-27
statement-of-companys-objects
change-of-constitution · CC04
2023-02-22
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-10-25
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2022-07-30
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-07-21
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-04-27