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00026688 · private-limited-guarant-nsc · incorporated 1888-05-07
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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not disclosed
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
74/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Other social work activities without accommodation n.e.c.
Sector: Human health & social work
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 74/100 (strong), bankability 72/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 6 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
7 live charges · 6 lenders · oldest 52.3y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 52.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 6 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 38/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (59/100)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
7 charges (7/7 with lender, 7/7 with type)
90
Directors & officers
78 officers (5 active, 78 linked, 66 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
0 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
6 connected companies via shared directors
63
Filing history
330 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
74/100Strong
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
69
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
2
filings
- • 2 officers
Last 90 days
2
filings
- • 2 officers
Last 180 days
4
filings
- • 2 officers
- • 1 accounts
- • 1 miscellaneous
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (174 events)Click to expand
- 2026-06-02📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2026-06-01➕LINDSLEY, Poppy appointedsecretary
- 2026-06-01📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2026-05-31➖HOLIFIELD, Jessica resignedsecretary
- 2025-12-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2025-12-12📄legacymiscellaneous · ANNOTATION
- 2025-11-06📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control-statementpersons-with-significant-control · PSC08
- 2025-11-05📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2025-10-01📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-09-26➖DAVIDSON, Martin Stuart resigneddirector
- 2025-09-01📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-08-30➖ROWLAND, Amanda Kate resigneddirector
- 2025-08-13📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2025-08-08📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-08-08📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-07-31➕ELLIOTT, Mary Elizabeth appointeddirector
- 2025-07-31➕HARRA, James Alan appointeddirector
- 2025-02-13📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-02-10➕TYLOR, Anna Margaret appointeddirector
- 2024-12-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2024-01-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2023-01-03📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2022-12-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2022-12-12📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-12-12📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-12-01➕COLLINS, Alice appointeddirector
- 2022-12-01➖CLARKE-BINNS, Ozzie resigneddirector
- 2021-12-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-10-14📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2021-10-12➕HOLIFIELD, Jessica appointedsecretary
- 2020-04-14➖NUSSBAUM, Michael Leslie, Dr resigneddirector
- 2020-04-14➖TINGER, Stuart Alan, Mr. resigneddirector
- 2020-04-09➕DAVIDSON, Martin Stuart appointeddirector
- 2020-04-09➕ROWLAND, Amanda Kate appointeddirector
- 2019-10-08➕CLARKE-BINNS, Ozzie appointeddirector
- 2019-10-08➖WASSMER, Sandi Esther resigneddirector
- 2019-06-30➖PLANT, Sarah Mary resignedsecretary
- 2018-11-29➖BILLINGTON, Amelia Jane Heron resignedsecretary
- 2018-11-29➕PLANT, Sarah Mary appointedsecretary
- 2018-08-17➕BILLINGTON, Amelia Jane Heron appointedsecretary
- 2018-08-02➖FRAMPTON, Jayne resignedsecretary
- 2018-05-31➕FRAMPTON, Jayne appointedsecretary
- 2018-05-31➖GELSTHORPE-HILL, Amy resignedsecretary
- 2017-11-23🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2017-11-23🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2017-11-23🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2017-11-23🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2017-11-23🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2017-11-23🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2017-10-30➕TINGER, Stuart Alan, Mr. appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 174 events
Owner dependency
48/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome 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 64 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
50/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 64. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
Red flags
2 med ·3 director resignations in last 12 months
mediumMultiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: HOLIFIELD, Jessica resigned 2026-05-31; DAVIDSON, Martin Stuart resigned 2025-09-26; ROWLAND, Amanda Kate resigned 2025-08-30
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
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Statusactive
Typeprivate-limited-guarant-nsc
Incorporated1888-05-07
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC88990 — Other social work activities without accommodation n.e.c.
Registered office
Rnib, 154a Pentonville Road Pentonville Road
London
N1 9JE
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-08-14
Last: 2025-07-31
Officers (5 active · 73 resigned)
Active
COLLINS, Alice→
Activedirector · ~44y · appointed 2022-12-01
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ELLIOTT, Mary Elizabeth→
Activedirector · ~43y · appointed 2025-07-31
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HARRA, James Alan→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2025-07-31
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TYLOR, Anna Margaret→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2025-02-10
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BILLINGTON, Amelia Jane Heron→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2018-08-17 · resigned 2018-11-29
BOOTH, Graham Leslie→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1999-12-31
CROWTHER, John Nicholas→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-01-14 · resigned 2014-11-28
FRAMPTON, Jayne→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2018-05-31 · resigned 2018-08-02
GELSTHORPE-HILL, Amy→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2016-04-25 · resigned 2018-05-31
HARRIS, Christopher Alexander→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-04-01 · resigned 2007-12-31
HOLIFIELD, Jessica→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2021-10-12 · resigned 2026-05-31
PLANT, Sarah Mary→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2018-11-29 · resigned 2019-06-30
REMINGTON, Stephen→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-10-01 · resigned 2004-04-01
RIIKONEN, Caroline→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2000-01-24 · resigned 2001-09-28
VARRIALE, Monica→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2014-11-28 · resigned 2015-10-31
AYNSLEY, Angus Carl→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2004-12-15 · resigned 2007-09-26
BANCROFT, Linda→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2014-06-26 · resigned 2015-09-22
BIGGART, Mary Macquiston→
Resigneddirector · ~87y · resigned 2010-05-26
BRACE, Michael Thomas→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 1996-04-25 · resigned 2001-09-26
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Mortgages & charges
7
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:7 of 7 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Peter Salih Kemal and John Joseph Lino Narcisi | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 14/11/2011 | 23/11/2017 | |
| satisfied | Unity Trust Bank Unity Trust Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 15/04/2011 | 23/11/2017 | |
| satisfied | Co-operative Bank The Co-Operative Bank PLC | Legal charge | 2 properties | 13/01/2011 | 23/11/2017 | |
| satisfied | Co-operative Bank The Co-Operative Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 13/01/2011 | 23/11/2017 | |
| satisfied | Royal National Institute of Blind People | Legal charge | 1 property | 21/08/2009 | 12/01/2011 | |
| satisfied | Asiatic Carpets Asiatic Carpets Limited | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 12/02/2008 | 23/11/2017 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank LTD | Legal charge | 1 property | 27/02/1974 | 23/11/2017 |
Recent filings (330 total)
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2026-06-02
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2026-06-01
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2025-12-18
legacy
miscellaneous · ANNOTATION
2025-12-12
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control-statement
persons-with-significant-control · PSC08
2025-11-06
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2025-11-05
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-10-01
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-09-01
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-08-13
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2025-08-13
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-08-08
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-08-08
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-02-13
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2024-12-24
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-09-03