ABBEYFIELD BRISTOL AND KEYNSHAM SOCIETY

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00872566 · private-limited-guarant-nsc-limited-exemption · incorporated 1966-03-01
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
not disclosed
Net worth
book net assets
Opportunity
70/100
Strong
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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
Pursue
Strong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.

Opportunity 70/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 11 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

37 live charges · 11 lenders · oldest 58.4y

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 58.4 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 11 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 63/100 (high).

Data confidence

Overall: medium (58/100)

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
37 charges (37/37 with lender, 37/37 with type)
90
Directors & officers
51 officers (5 active, 51 linked, 45 with DOB)
88
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
5 connected companies via shared directors
60
Filing history
223 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
70/100Strong
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
66
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
1
filing
  • 1 officers
Last 90 days
2
filings
  • 2 officers
Last 180 days
4
filings
  • 2 officers
  • 1 confirmation-statement
  • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (171 events)Click to expand
  1. 2026-04-09
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  2. 2026-03-31
    SMITH, Ann Carole resigned
    director
  3. 2026-02-14
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  4. 2026-02-04
    CUTHBERTSON, Louise Anne appointed
    director
  5. 2025-11-10
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  6. 2025-06-13
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  7. 2025-05-28
    LANGSTON, Edward resigned
    director
  8. 2025-02-03
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  9. 2024-09-11
    📄
    change-account-reference-date-company-current-extended
    accounts · AA01
  10. 2024-04-03
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
    accounts · AA
  11. 2023-08-29
    📄
    second-filing-of-director-appointment-with-name
    officers · RP04AP01
  12. 2023-06-06
    📄
    cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
  13. 2023-06-06
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  14. 2023-06-06
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    notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC01
  15. 2023-06-02
    MOORE, Bruce John resigned
    director
  16. 2023-04-08
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
    accounts · AA
  17. 2022-10-17
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  18. 2022-10-12
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  19. 2022-09-29
    KINSMAN, Robert Treleaven appointed
    director
  20. 2022-09-29
    MOORE, Bruce John appointed
    director
  21. 2022-07-06
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
    accounts · AA
  22. 2021-10-22
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  23. 2021-10-12
    INNES, Michael David resigned
    director
  24. 2021-07-13
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
    accounts · AA
  25. 2020-09-16
    📄
    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  26. 2020-04-07
    📄
    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  27. 2020-03-20
    RICHARDS, Hayley, Dr appointed
    director
  28. 2020-03-12
    WOOD, Douglas Floyd appointed
    director
  29. 2020-03-12
    SMITH, Ann Carole appointed
    director
  30. 2020-03-12
    TOUZEL, Sara resigned
    director
  31. 2019-11-27
    OAKHILL, Gillian Diana Margaret resigned
    director
  32. 2019-09-24
    KANE, John Harper, Squadron Leader resigned
    director
  33. 2019-08-02
    HOPKINS, Susan resigned
    director
  34. 2018-08-16
    BYRT, Caroline Elizabeth resigned
    director
  35. 2017-11-28
    MEAKING, Fiona Baden appointed
    secretary
  36. 2017-11-28
    PALMER, Stuart George resigned
    secretary
  37. 2017-11-20
    LANGSTON, Edward appointed
    director
  38. 2017-08-30
    SPOONER, Roger Frank resigned
    director
  39. 2017-02-28
    BYRT, Caroline Elizabeth appointed
    director
  40. 2017-02-28
    PITT, Jean Mary resigned
    director
  41. 2014-06-27
    HOPKINS, Susan appointed
    director
  42. 2014-06-27
    SPOONER, Roger Frank appointed
    director
  43. 2013-02-05
    DAVIDSON, Timothy James resigned
    director
  44. 2012-11-30
    FROMANT, Victoria Jane resigned
    director
  45. 2011-03-06
    CASTREY, Alison Jane Elizabeth resigned
    director
  46. 2010-12-30
    PALMER, Stuart George appointed
    secretary
  47. 2010-12-30
    RAE, David John resigned
    secretary
  48. 2010-12-22
    🔒
    Charge registered #38
    Lender: Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ)
  49. 2010-12-22
    🔒
    Charge registered #37
    Lender: Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ)
  50. 2010-12-22
    🔒
    Charge registered #36
    Lender: Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ)
Showing most recent 50 of 171 events

Owner dependency

55/100
Moderate — manageable with handover

Some 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.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 70 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

60/100
Strong succession signal

Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 70 years old. Natural succession window is now.

Red flags

2 med · 1 low
2 director resignations in last 12 months
medium

Multiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.

Evidence: LANGSTON, Edward resigned 2025-05-28; SMITH, Ann Carole resigned 2026-03-31

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.

9 live charges
low

Heavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.

Shareholders & ownership

1 active beneficial owner
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Dr Hayley Richards
Individual · British · DOB 03/1962 · age 64
sig. influencesignificant influence18/05/2023
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
  • Mr Edward Langstonceased 18/05/2023· significant influence
  • Mr Michael David Innesceased 20/03/2018· significant influence

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusactive
Typeprivate-limited-guarant-nsc-limited-exemption
Incorporated1966-03-01
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC87300 — Residential care activities for the elderly and disabled

Registered office

43-49 Westbury Road
Westbury-On-Trym
Bristol
BS9 3AU
England

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-01-14
Last: 2025-12-31

Officers (5 active · 46 resigned)

MEAKING, Fiona Baden
secretary · appointed 2017-11-28
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Active
CUTHBERTSON, Louise Anne
director · ~50y · appointed 2026-02-04
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Active
KINSMAN, Robert Treleaven
director · ~55y · appointed 2022-09-29
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Active
RICHARDS, Hayley, Dr
director · ~64y · appointed 2020-03-20
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Active
WOOD, Douglas Floyd
director · ~70y · appointed 2020-03-12
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Active
DICKMAN, Michael Charles
secretary · appointed 1992-02-10 · resigned 1999-03-23
Resigned
MOSSMAN, Peter Lawrence
secretary · appointed 1999-03-23 · resigned 1999-11-24
Resigned
PALMER, Stuart George
secretary · appointed 2010-12-30 · resigned 2017-11-28
Resigned
PERRY, Susan Mary
secretary · appointed 1999-11-24 · resigned 2009-09-01
Resigned
RAE, David John
secretary · appointed 2009-09-01 · resigned 2010-12-30
Resigned
BEESLEY, Ruth
director · ~106y · appointed 1992-05-13 · resigned 1998-03-10
Resigned
BROOKS, Michael Leonard
director · ~93y · resigned 1992-05-13
Resigned
BROOKS, Valerie Doreen
director · ~90y · resigned 1992-05-13
Resigned
BYRT, Caroline Elizabeth
director · ~73y · appointed 2017-02-28 · resigned 2018-08-16
Resigned
CASTREY, Alison Jane Elizabeth
director · ~61y · appointed 2004-07-28 · resigned 2011-03-06
Resigned
CLEAVER, Florence Lucy Louise
director · ~117y · resigned 1994-03-17
Resigned
COLE, David
director · ~85y · resigned 1996-02-05
Resigned
COLE, Gordon William
director · ~82y · appointed 1995-05-25 · resigned 2004-03-16
Resigned
DAVIDSON, Timothy James
director · ~78y · appointed 1999-07-21 · resigned 2013-02-05
Resigned
FIXTER, Anthony
director · ~96y · appointed 1994-06-22 · resigned 2003-09-24
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

37
Total charges
9
Outstanding
4
Active lenders
Status:Lender:37 of 37 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ)
Legal mortgage1 property22/12/2010
outstanding
Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ)
Legal mortgage1 property22/12/2010
outstanding
Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ)
Legal mortgage1 property22/12/2010
outstanding
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Legal charge1 property18/09/2000
outstanding
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Legal charge1 property18/09/2000
outstanding
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Legal charge1 property18/09/2000
outstanding
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Legal charge1 property18/09/2000
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Legal charge1 property24/07/199709/12/2010
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Legal charge1 property24/07/199709/12/2010
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Legal charge1 property24/07/199709/12/2010
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Legal charge1 property24/07/199709/12/2010
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Legal charge2 properties02/11/199521/02/1998
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Legal charge2 properties02/11/199521/02/1998
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Legal charge2 properties02/11/199521/02/1998
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Legal charge2 properties02/11/199521/02/1998
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Legal charge1 property08/07/199009/12/2010
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Legal charge1 property20/06/199007/05/1996
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Legal charge1 property20/06/199007/05/1996
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Legal charge1 property25/04/198907/05/1996
outstanding
The Housing Corporation.
Legal charge1 property03/02/1989
outstanding
The Housing Corporation
Loan agreement & legal charge1 property04/01/1985
satisfied
The Housing Corporation
Agreement and charge1 property09/02/198112/07/2005
satisfied
The City Council of Bristol,
Further charge1 property01/12/197503/06/2005
satisfied
The City Council of Bristol,
Mortgage1 property12/06/197503/06/2005
satisfied
The City Council of Bristol,
Charge1 property21/05/197523/04/1996
satisfied
The City Council of Bristol.
Further charge1 property06/05/197523/04/1996
satisfied
City of Council of Bristol
Mortgage1 property14/11/197423/04/1996
satisfied
The Lord Mayor Alderman and Burgesses of Bristol.
Mortgage1 property14/02/197423/04/1996
satisfied
The Lord Mayor Alderman and Burgesses of the City of Bristol.
Further charge1 property30/05/197309/12/2010
satisfied
The Lord Mayor Alderman and Burgesses of the City of Bristol.
Mortgage1 property24/10/197209/12/2010
satisfied
The Lord Mayor Alderman and Burgesses of the City of Bristol
Further charge1 property29/06/197203/06/2005
satisfied
The Lord Mayor Alderman & Burgesses of the City of Bristol
Further charge1 property17/03/197203/06/2005
satisfied
The Lord Mayor Alderman & Burgesses of the City of Bristol
Mortgage1 property25/11/197103/06/2005
satisfied
The Lord Mayor Alderman & Burgesses of the City of Bristol
Further charge1 property10/12/197003/06/2005
satisfied
The Lord Mayor Alderman & Burgesses of the City of Bristol
Mortgage1 property11/05/197003/06/2005
satisfied
The Lord Mayor Alderman & Burgesses of the City of Bristol
Further legal charge pursuant to an order of court dated 17/5/68.1 property12/12/196703/06/2005
satisfied
The Lord Mayor Alderman & Burgesses of the City of Bristol
Legal charge pursuant to an order of court dated 17/5/681 property12/12/196703/06/2005
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Recent filings (223 total)

termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-04-09
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-02-14
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-01-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-11-10
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-06-13
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2025-02-03
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-01-03
change-account-reference-date-company-current-extended
accounts · AA01
2024-09-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2024-04-03
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-01-14
second-filing-of-director-appointment-with-name
officers · RP04AP01
2023-08-29
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2023-06-06
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-06-06
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC01
2023-06-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2023-04-08