FRIENDS PROVIDENT LIFE ASSURANCE LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
00782698 · ltd · incorporated 1963-11-28
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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Opportunity
74/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 99999
Sector: Extraterritorial bodies
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 62-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 74/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 62). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 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
4 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 41.9y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 41.9 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 40/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (61/100)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
4 charges (4/4 with lender, 4/4 with type)
90
Directors & officers
58 officers (4 active, 58 linked, 52 with DOB)
88
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
21 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
341 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
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
3
filings
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 persons-with-significant-control
- • 1 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (133 events)Click to expand
- 2026-02-11📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2026-01-21📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-01-08➖SIM, Rhona Helen resigneddirector
- 2025-09-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2025-09-11📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-09-09➕CALLAGHAN, Lee Patrick appointeddirector
- 2025-09-09➕MACINTYRE, Jamie appointeddirector
- 2025-09-09➕MORGAN, Alice Parker appointeddirector
- 2025-09-09📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-09-09📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-09-09📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-08-06➖POTTER, Helen resigneddirector
- 2024-10-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-09-24📄change-corporate-secretary-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH04
- 2023-07-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-12-13📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-12-12➖MCGOWAN, Laura Eileen resigneddirector
- 2022-11-02📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-11-01➕SIM, Rhona Helen appointeddirector
- 2022-09-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-01-12📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2021-09-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-06-15➖GARVIN, Amy Victoria Gwynne resigneddirector
- 2021-06-15➕MCGOWAN, Laura Eileen appointeddirector
- 2021-06-15📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-06-15📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-02-16📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2021-01-06📄second-filing-of-director-appointment-with-nameofficers · RP04AP01
- 2021-01-01➕POTTER, Helen appointeddirector
- 2020-12-31➖ROSE, David Rowley resigneddirector
- 2017-10-01➕AVIVA COMPANY SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2017-09-29➖MARSHALL, Clair Louise resigneddirector
- 2017-08-31➕GARVIN, Amy Victoria Gwynne appointeddirector
- 2017-03-17➖FRIENDS LIFE SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2017-01-16➕MARSHALL, Clair Louise appointeddirector
- 2017-01-16➖PAYKEL, Jonathan Charles resigneddirector
- 2016-02-10➕ROSE, David Rowley appointeddirector
- 2016-02-10➖WILLIAMS, Ian resigneddirector
- 2015-11-30➖MOSS, Jonathan Stephen resigneddirector
- 2015-01-23➕PAYKEL, Jonathan Charles appointeddirector
- 2014-08-06➖SISSON, Amanda resigneddirector
- 2013-09-27➖BLACK, James Masson resigneddirector
- 2013-09-27➖DOWNIE, Michael Ronald resigneddirector
- 2013-09-27➕SISSON, Amanda appointeddirector
- 2013-09-27➖VERSEY, Mark Richard Beavis resigneddirector
- 2013-09-27➕WILLIAMS, Ian appointeddirector
- 2013-07-05➖HYNAM, David Emmanuel resigneddirector
- 2012-09-28➖J'AFARI-PAK, Lindsay Clare resigneddirector
- 2012-09-21➕BLACK, James Masson appointeddirector
- 2012-09-21➖BOURKE, Evelyn Brigid resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 133 events
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 62 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
40/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 62. Early succession window.
Red flags
2 med ·2 director resignations in last 12 months
mediumMultiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: POTTER, Helen resigned 2025-08-06; SIM, Rhona Helen resigned 2026-01-08
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
London And Manchester Group Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
London And Manchester Group Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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FRIENDS PROVIDENT LIFE ASSURANCE LIMITED
This company · 00782698
Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
London And Manchester Group Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 05/12/2016 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Friends Life Limitedceased 05/12/2016· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1963-11-28
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC99999 — SIC 99999
Registered office
Aviva
Wellington Row
York
YO90 1WR
United Kingdom
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-02-15
Last: 2026-02-01
Officers (4 active · 54 resigned)
AVIVA COMPANY SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 2017-10-01
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CALLAGHAN, Lee Patrick→
Activedirector · ~62y · appointed 2025-09-09
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MACINTYRE, Jamie→
Activedirector · ~38y · appointed 2025-09-09
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MORGAN, Alice Parker→
Activedirector · ~43y · appointed 2025-09-09
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ELLIS, Robert Gordon→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-01-01 · resigned 2009-12-31
MONGER, Diana→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2009-12-31 · resigned 2011-06-16
MONGER, Diana→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1993-12-17
SWEETLAND, Brian William→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1993-12-17 · resigned 2004-12-31
FRIENDS LIFE SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2011-04-16 · resigned 2017-03-17
ASLET, Graham Kenneth→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · appointed 1996-07-01 · resigned 2004-12-31
BELLRINGER, Charles Albert John→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2008-08-04 · resigned 2009-04-30
BLACK, James Masson→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2012-09-21 · resigned 2013-09-27
BOURKE, Evelyn Brigid→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2009-05-01 · resigned 2012-09-21
BROWN, Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2009-02-12 · resigned 2010-08-31
CLAMP, Simon John→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2002-03-01 · resigned 2010-03-12
CROUCH, Richard John Walter→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2006-06-21 · resigned 2008-09-01
DOERR, Michael Frank→
Resigneddirector · ~91y · appointed 1993-12-17 · resigned 1994-12-31
DOWNIE, Michael Ronald→
Resigneddirector · ~50y · appointed 2012-09-21 · resigned 2013-09-27
DYER, Stuart Charles Elliott→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · resigned 1993-12-17
GARVIN, Amy Victoria Gwynne→
Resigneddirector · ~49y · appointed 2017-08-31 · resigned 2021-06-15
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Mortgages & charges
4
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Property Selection & Investment Trust Property Selection & Investment Trust Limited | Standard security presented for registration in scotland | 1 property | 30/03/1994 | 11/09/1995 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Charge over credit balances | 1 property | 11/02/1993 | 13/11/1993 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Charge over credit balances | 1 property | 13/11/1992 | 13/11/1993 | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Deed of charge | 1 property | 22/06/1984 | — |
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Recent filings (341 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-02-11
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2026-02-11
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-01-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-09-23
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-09-11
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-09-09
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-09-09
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-09-09
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-02-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-10-02
change-corporate-secretary-company-with-change-date
officers · CH04
2024-09-24
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-02-28
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-07-24
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-02-15
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-12-13