BRADFORD AND SONS LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
00040088 · ltd · incorporated 1893-12-09
Investment thesis
Looks cheap but ownership + security both unclear — probable value trap.
Why interesting: Headline metrics may be attractive.
Why risky: No PSC visibility combined with multiple live charges; transacting likely slow and expensive.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
75/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 46130
Sector: Wholesale & retail
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and structurally messy structure.
Opportunity 75/100 (strong), bankability 52/100. Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. 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 (45/100).
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Refinance opportunity
38 live charges · 6 lenders · oldest 46.5y
25/100
too messy
Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 46.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 6 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 55/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: low (53/100)Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
38 charges (38/38 with lender, 38/38 with type)
90
Directors & officers
33 officers (6 active, 33 linked, 30 with DOB)
88
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
14 connected companies via shared directors
87
Filing history
208 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
75/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
82
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
1
filing
- • 1 accounts
Last 180 days
1
filing
- • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (118 events)Click to expand
- 2026-05-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2025-04-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2024-09-02📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-09-01➕ROCHE, Paul Bernard appointeddirector
- 2024-04-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2024-03-25📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-03-25📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-03-25📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-03-25📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-03-25📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-03-25📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-03-25📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-03-25📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-03-25📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-03-25📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-03-25📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-03-25📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-03-25📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-03-25📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-03-25📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-03-25📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-03-25📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-03-25📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-03-25📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-03-20🔒Charge registered #38Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2024-03-20🔒Charge registered #37Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2024-03-20🔒Charge registered #36Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2024-03-20🔒Charge registered #35Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2024-03-20🔒Charge registered #34Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2024-03-20🔒Charge registered #33Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2024-03-20🔒Charge registered #32Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2024-03-20🔒Charge registered #31Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2024-03-20🔒Charge registered #30Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2024-03-20🔒Charge registered #29Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2024-03-20🔒Charge registered #28Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2024-03-20🔒Charge registered #27Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2024-03-20🔒Charge registered #26Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2024-03-20🔒Charge registered #25Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2024-03-20🔒Charge registered #24Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2024-03-20🔒Charge registered #23Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2024-03-20🔒Charge registered #22Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2024-03-20🔒Charge registered #21Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2024-03-20🔒Charge registered #20Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2024-03-20🔒Charge registered #19Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2024-03-20🔒Charge registered #18Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2024-03-20🔒Charge registered #17Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2024-03-20🔒Charge registered #16Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2024-03-20🔒Charge registered #15Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2024-03-20🔒Charge registered #14Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2024-03-20🔒Charge registered #13Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
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Owner dependency
55/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -6 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 72 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
60/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 72 years old. Natural succession window is now.
Red flags
1 low36 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1893-12-09
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC46130 — SIC 46130
Registered office
98 Hendford Hill
Yeovil
Somerset
BA20 2QR
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-09-30
Last made up to: 2025-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-11-22
Last: 2025-11-08
Officers (6 active · 27 resigned)
COLLEY, John Graham→
Activedirector · ~72y · appointed 2022-11-01
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GILLARD, David James→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2022-05-01
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HARWOOD, Lee Brian→
Activedirector · ~51y · appointed 2020-02-25
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PLATT, Alan Graham→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 2017-08-17
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ROCHE, Paul Bernard→
Activedirector · ~62y · appointed 2024-09-01
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YOUNG, David Andrew Walsh→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 2017-06-07
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DAVID, Michael John→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 2006-09-30
HAUGHTON, Adrian Paul, Mr.→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-10-28 · resigned 2017-12-31
ZMUDA, Richard Cyril→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-10-01 · resigned 2008-10-28
ADAMS, George Miles Bramston→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2018-10-01 · resigned 2021-12-06
BRADFORD, Martin Major, Mr.→
Resigneddirector · ~84y · appointed 2014-06-01 · resigned 2017-08-17
BRADFORD, Peter Stanley→
Resigneddirector · ~85y · resigned 2006-08-22
BRADFORD, Stephen Paul Job→
Resigneddirector · ~83y · resigned 2007-04-30
BRIANT, Anne Gillian→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 1999-05-01 · resigned 2014-04-30
BRIANT, Nicholas Adrian, Mr.→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2014-05-01 · resigned 2018-06-30
CHURCH, Ian Stanton→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2017-06-07 · resigned 2019-03-19
CLARKE, Dennis Walter→
Resigneddirector · ~93y · resigned 1994-04-30
DAVID, Antony Martin→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2008-11-01 · resigned 2018-10-31
EBURNE, Mark Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2013-12-02 · resigned 2019-03-19
HAGEN, Martin John→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2015-05-08 · resigned 2016-02-08
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Mortgages & charges
38
Total charges
36
Outstanding
3
Active lenders
Status:Lender:38 of 38 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/03/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/03/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 2 properties | 20/03/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/03/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 2 properties | 20/03/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/03/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 2 properties | 20/03/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/03/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/03/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 2 properties | 20/03/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/03/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/03/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/03/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/03/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/03/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/03/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/03/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 2 properties | 20/03/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/03/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/03/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/03/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/03/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/03/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/03/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/03/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/03/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/03/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/03/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/03/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/03/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/03/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/03/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 05/12/2019 | — | |
| outstanding | Trustees of the Bradfords Pension Scheme | A registered charge | 1 property | 12/07/2019 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 15/05/2018 | — | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 08/03/1993 | 25/07/2007 | |
| satisfied | J Henry Scrader Wagg & Co. J Henry Scrader Wagg & Co. Limited | First legal charge | 1 property | 12/08/1991 | 16/10/1993 | |
| outstanding | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 17/01/1980 | — |
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Recent filings (208 total)
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