ABBEYFIELD WEYMOUTH SOCIETY LIMITED(THE)

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00685160 · private-limited-guarant-nsc · incorporated 1961-03-02
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
—
book net assets
Opportunity
62/100
Worth a look
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What this business does
Primary activity: Residential care activities for the elderly and disabled
Sector: Human health & social work
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed admin-neglect survivor — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 62/100 (worth a look), bankability 47/100. Strong seller-intent signal (68/100, director aged 83). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: File overdue accounts. Clears statutory overdue flag — immediate bankability uplift for refinance conversations. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (48/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.

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Refinance opportunity

5 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 62.1y

35/100
too messy

Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.

  • · Oldest live charge is 62.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

Data confidence

Overall: low (49/100)

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
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
33 officers (4 active, 33 linked, 30 with DOB)
88
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
1 connected companies via shared directors
48
Filing history
142 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
62/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.

Business quality
45
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
85
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
41
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
3
filings
  • • 1 gazette
  • • 1 dissolution
  • • 1 other
Last 180 days
3
filings
  • • 1 gazette
  • • 1 dissolution
  • • 1 other
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (81 events)Click to expand
  1. 2026-05-12
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    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  2. 2026-05-01
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    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  3. 2026-04-20
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    removal-company-as-social-landlord
    other · HC02
  4. 2024-06-17
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
    accounts · AA
  5. 2024-06-13
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  6. 2023-07-25
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
    accounts · AA
  7. 2022-07-05
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  8. 2021-06-15
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  9. 2021-02-23
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  10. 2021-01-14
    ➖
    MANNINGS, David resigned
    director
  11. 2020-09-03
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  12. 2020-09-03
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  13. 2020-09-03
    📄
    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  14. 2020-09-03
    📄
    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  15. 2020-03-30
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  16. 2019-10-31
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  17. 2019-07-22
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  18. 2019-07-18
    ➖
    KELSEY, Stephen James resigned
    director
  19. 2019-07-17
    ➖
    BALDREY, Linda Ann resigned
    director
  20. 2019-03-19
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  21. 2019-03-11
    📄
    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  22. 2019-03-11
    📄
    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  23. 2019-03-07
    ➖
    ASHLEY, Katherine Sylvia resigned
    secretary
  24. 2019-03-07
    ➕
    BALDREY, Linda Ann appointed
    director
  25. 2017-12-06
    ➕
    GEARY, David appointed
    director
  26. 2017-12-01
    ➖
    BRANTON, Joan resigned
    director
  27. 2017-09-06
    ➕
    GRIFFITHS, Linda Frances appointed
    director
  28. 2017-06-07
    ➖
    MILLS, Barbara Mary resigned
    director
  29. 2017-06-07
    ➖
    SHEPPARD, Jean resigned
    director
  30. 2016-11-02
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    KELSEY, Stephen James appointed
    director
  31. 2016-02-19
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #5
  32. 2016-02-19
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #4
  33. 2016-02-19
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #3
  34. 2016-02-19
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #2
  35. 2016-02-19
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #1
  36. 2015-03-03
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    NEWBERRY, Alan Edward resigned
    director
  37. 2014-02-13
    ➖
    THAME, Malcolm John resigned
    director
  38. 2014-01-06
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    SADLER, Brian appointed
    director
  39. 2014-01-06
    ➕
    MANNINGS, David appointed
    director
  40. 2012-12-04
    ➖
    CAMP, Pamela resigned
    director
  41. 2012-03-05
    ➕
    ASHLEY, Katherine Sylvia appointed
    secretary
  42. 2012-03-05
    ➖
    LILLEY, Edward James resigned
    secretary
  43. 2010-08-09
    ➕
    THAME, Malcolm John appointed
    director
  44. 2010-05-17
    ➕
    THAME, Malcolm John appointed
    director
  45. 2010-05-17
    ➖
    CHILD, Pamela Rosalind resigned
    director
  46. 2010-02-10
    ➖
    WILLIAMS, Robert Kenneth Tabot, Dr resigned
    director
  47. 2009-02-28
    ➖
    HERON, Patricia resigned
    director
  48. 2008-11-28
    ➖
    MAUGER, Roy Alan resigned
    director
  49. 2007-10-29
    ➕
    NEWBERRY, Alan Edward appointed
    director
  50. 2007-08-23
    ➖
    TEMPLE, Adrian James resigned
    director
Showing most recent 50 of 81 events

Owner dependency

65/100
High — earn-out structure required

Material founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.

FACTORS
  • -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 16 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 83 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

78/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 83 years old. Natural succession window is now.
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 16 years.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 65 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.

Red flags

2 high · 1 med ·
Accounts overdue
high

Statutory accounts have not been filed by their due date. Can indicate admin breakdown, cash preservation, or deliberate delay.

Evidence: Next due: 2025-06-30

Confirmation statement overdue
high

Annual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.

Evidence: Next due: 2026-02-27

Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
medium

Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.

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Company details

Statusactive
Typeprivate-limited-guarant-nsc
Incorporated1961-03-02
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC87300 — Residential care activities for the elderly and disabled

Registered office

Macpherson House Macpherson House
8 Wyke Oliver Road, Preston
Weymouth
Dorset
DT3 6BW
United Kingdom

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2025-06-30OVERDUE
Last made up to: 2023-09-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-02-27OVERDUE
Last: 2025-02-13

Officers (4 active · 29 resigned)

GEARY, David→
director · ~79y · appointed 2017-12-06
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Active
GRIFFITHS, Linda Frances→
director · ~80y · appointed 2017-09-06
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Active
SADLER, Brian→
director · ~75y · appointed 2014-01-06
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Active
THAME, Malcolm John→
director · ~83y · appointed 2010-05-17
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Active
ASHLEY, Katherine Sylvia→
secretary · appointed 2012-03-05 · resigned 2019-03-07
Resigned
LILLEY, Edward James→
secretary · appointed 2001-02-12 · resigned 2012-03-05
Resigned
TAYLOR, Robert Adam Stuart→
secretary · resigned 2001-02-12
Resigned
BALDREY, Linda Ann→
director · ~73y · appointed 2019-03-07 · resigned 2019-07-17
Resigned
BRANTON, Joan→
director · ~95y · resigned 2017-12-01
Resigned
CAMP, Pamela→
director · ~81y · appointed 1999-07-06 · resigned 2012-12-04
Resigned
CHILD, Pamela Rosalind→
director · ~90y · appointed 1994-04-25 · resigned 2010-05-17
Resigned
FERGUSSON, Felicity Anne→
director · ~103y · resigned 1994-12-08
Resigned
HARVEY, Peter→
director · ~99y · resigned 1996-11-11
Resigned
HERON, Patricia→
director · ~97y · resigned 2009-02-28
Resigned
KELSEY, Stephen James→
director · ~73y · appointed 2016-11-02 · resigned 2019-07-18
Resigned
LACEY, Megan Patricia Carol→
director · ~92y · appointed 1998-02-16 · resigned 2002-02-11
Resigned
LACEY, Megan Patricia Carol→
director · ~92y · appointed 1995-02-20 · resigned 1996-05-31
Resigned
LILLEY, Edward James→
director · ~72y · appointed 2001-02-12 · resigned 2002-11-11
Resigned
LOVATT, Rosalind→
director · ~95y · resigned 1999-07-06
Resigned
LOVATT, Rose→
director · ~95y · appointed 2000-09-01 · resigned 2002-06-01
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

5
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Mayor Alderman & Burgesses of the Borough of Weymouth and Melcombe Regis Dorset.
Charge1 property19/05/197119/02/2016
satisfied
Mayor Aldeman & Burgesses of the Borough of Weymouth and Melcombe Regis Dorset.
Charge1 property29/11/196619/02/2016
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank LTD
Charge1 property11/07/196419/02/2016
satisfied
The Mayor Alderment + Burgesses of the Borough of Weymouth & Melcombe Regis
Further charge1 property19/06/196419/02/2016
satisfied
The Malyor Alderment Burgesses of the Borough of Weymouth & Melcombe Regis.
Charge1 property18/06/196419/02/2016

Recent filings (142 total)

gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2026-05-12
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2026-05-01
removal-company-as-social-landlord
other · HC02
2026-04-20
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-03-10
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2024-06-17
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2024-06-13
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-02-15
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2023-07-25
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-02-16
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2022-07-05
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-03-04
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2021-06-15
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-02-25
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2021-02-23
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2020-09-03