ABBEYFIELD DULWICH SOCIETY LIMITED(THE)
🌳Matureactive
00772489 · private-limited-guarant-nsc · incorporated 1963-08-30
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
77/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Residential care activities for the elderly and disabled
Sector: Human health & social work
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 82-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 82). Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 8 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (48/100).
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Refinance opportunity
11 live charges · 8 lenders · oldest 62.2y
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 62.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 8 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 55/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: low (51/100)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
11 charges (11/11 with lender, 11/11 with type)
90
Directors & officers
37 officers (6 active, 37 linked, 35 with DOB)
89
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
6 connected companies via shared directors
63
Filing history
180 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
0
filings
Last 90 days
3
filings
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 address
- • 1 officers
Last 180 days
5
filings
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 address
- • 1 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (87 events)Click to expand
- 2026-04-15📍change-sail-address-company-with-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD02
- 2026-04-09📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-12-22📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2025-12-22📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2025-07-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-06-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2024-01-30📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-01-30📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-11-12➕GERSKOWITCH, Chloe, Dr appointeddirector
- 2023-11-03➖HILL, Adrian Derek Glendon resigneddirector
- 2023-08-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2022-09-26📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-02-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2022-02-08📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-02-08📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-08-31➕BARBER, Paul Arthur Austin appointeddirector
- 2021-08-31➖BUTLER, Andrew, Mr. resigneddirector
- 2021-06-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2021-04-21📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-04-14➖READ, Fleur Macnair resigneddirector
- 2020-05-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2020-05-14📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2020-05-07➖READ, Fleur Macnair resignedsecretary
- 2019-12-13📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2019-12-02➖PITCHER, Lynda Caire Silvana Mobbs resigneddirector
- 2019-01-20➖COMPTON CARR, Brian St John resignedsecretary
- 2019-01-20➕READ, Fleur Macnair appointedsecretary
- 2019-01-20➖COMPTON CARR, Brian St John resigneddirector
- 2019-01-20➕READ, Fleur Macnair appointeddirector
- 2018-10-19🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2018-10-19🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2018-10-19🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2018-10-19🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2018-10-19🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2018-10-19🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2018-03-01➕BUTLER, Andrew appointeddirector
- 2018-01-31➕DE ROHAN, Alison Jane appointeddirector
- 2018-01-26➕ROSS-MACDONALD, Jane Elizabeth appointeddirector
- 2018-01-25➖JONES, Tony Robert resigneddirector
- 2018-01-01➕BUTLER, Andrew, Mr. appointeddirector
- 2017-12-31➖ROBINSON, Gisela resigneddirector
- 2013-04-23➕ABBOTT, Glyn John Patrick appointeddirector
- 2013-04-23➕JONES, Tony Robert appointeddirector
- 2013-04-23➖VOSS, Steven Julian resigneddirector
- 2011-06-20➖MCINNES, Diana Catherine resigneddirector
- 2011-05-31➖WALKER, Patricia Evelyn resigneddirector
- 2011-02-10➖CHAMPION, Eleanor Freda resigneddirector
- 2011-02-10➖RALFE, Frank Arthur resigneddirector
- 2010-11-01➕MCINNES, Diana Catherine appointeddirector
- 2010-01-25➕VOSS, Steven Julian appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 87 events
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 82 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
73/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 82 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 13 years.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
1 med ·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
Incorporated1963-08-30
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC87300 — Residential care activities for the elderly and disabled
Registered office
91 Stradella Road
London
SE24 9HL
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-06-30
Last made up to: 2024-09-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-02-06
Last: 2026-01-23
Officers (6 active · 31 resigned)
ABBOTT, Glyn John Patrick→
Activedirector · ~82y · appointed 2013-04-23
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BARBER, Paul Arthur Austin→
Activedirector · ~65y · appointed 2021-08-31
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BUTLER, Andrew→
Activedirector · ~58y · appointed 2018-03-01
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DE ROHAN, Alison Jane→
Activedirector · ~60y · appointed 2018-01-31
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GERSKOWITCH, Chloe, Dr→
Activedirector · ~53y · appointed 2023-11-12
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ROSS-MACDONALD, Jane Elizabeth→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2018-01-26
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COMPTON CARR, Brian St John→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 2019-01-20
READ, Fleur Macnair→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2019-01-20 · resigned 2020-05-07
ALLEN, Marjorie Edna→
Resigneddirector · ~94y · resigned 1992-04-08
BUTLER, Andrew, Mr.→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2018-01-01 · resigned 2021-08-31
CHAMPION, Eleanor Freda→
Resigneddirector · ~107y · resigned 2011-02-10
COMPTON CARR, Brian St John→
Resigneddirector · ~91y · resigned 2019-01-20
HALL, Jean→
Resigneddirector · ~99y · resigned 2003-04-24
HALSEY, Rosemary→
Resigneddirector · ~98y · resigned 1992-04-08
HILL, Adrian Derek Glendon→
Resigneddirector · ~92y · appointed 2001-03-07 · resigned 2023-11-03
HIRD, Walter Duncan→
Resigneddirector · ~85y · appointed 1997-01-28 · resigned 2001-02-21
HOLLIS, David George Hanbury→
Resigneddirector · ~102y · resigned 2006-09-28
JONES, Tony Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2013-04-23 · resigned 2018-01-25
MCINNES, Diana Catherine→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 2010-11-01 · resigned 2011-06-20
MUNNERY, William→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · resigned 1994-01-14
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Mortgages & charges
11
Total charges
4
Outstanding
3
Active lenders
Status:Lender:11 of 11 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | The Housing Corporation | Agreement & legal charge | 1 property | 28/09/1982 | 11/05/1994 | |
| outstanding | The Housing Corporation | Agreement and legal charge | 1 property | 12/01/1979 | — | |
| outstanding | Housing Corporation of Maple House | Legal charge | 1 property | 16/03/1978 | — | |
| outstanding | The Housing Corporation | Agreement & legal charge registered pursuant to an order of court dated 17TH may 78 | 1 property | 23/03/1977 | — | |
| satisfied | The Housing Corporation | Legal charge registered pursuant to an order of loan dated 12/10/77 | 1 property | 23/12/1976 | 19/10/2018 | |
| satisfied | Santander Abbey National Building Society | Legal charge | 1 property | 28/09/1973 | 19/10/2018 | |
| satisfied | The Peckham Mutual Building Society | Mortgage | 1 property | 21/08/1970 | 19/10/2018 | |
| satisfied | Wate Wate LTD | Deposit of title deeds without instrument | 1 property | 03/07/1968 | 19/10/2018 | |
| outstanding | The Mayor Aldermen and Burgesses of the London Borough of Southwark | Legal charge | 1 property | 24/05/1966 | — | |
| satisfied | Francis E Wood | Charge | 1 property | 21/03/1964 | 19/10/2018 | |
| satisfied | Esther M Wood | Second mortgage | 1 property | 21/03/1964 | 19/10/2018 |
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Recent filings (180 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-04-15
change-sail-address-company-with-old-address-new-address
address · AD02
2026-04-15
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2026-04-09
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2025-12-22
memorandum-articles
incorporation · MA
2025-12-22
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2025-07-14
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-02-06
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-06-25
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2024-06-16
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-01-30
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-01-30
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2023-08-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-02-09
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2022-09-26
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2022-02-21