ABBEYFIELD UXBRIDGE SOCIETY LIMITED(THE)
🌳Matureactive
01193242 · private-limited-guarant-nsc · incorporated 1974-12-10
Investment thesis
Well-run mature business — low negotiation leverage; premium likely.
Why interesting: Textbook target; clean filings, stable trading.
Why risky: No pressure on seller; any deal likely at full price.
Opportunity decay
hardening · 12-months
Already tight — no obvious softening catalysts on the horizon.
- · Thesis: well-run, low negotiation leverage
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
78/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Other accommodation
Sector: Accommodation & food service
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 96090Other service activities n.e.c.
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 84-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 78/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (73/100, director aged 84). 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
3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 39.1y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 39.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 38/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (57/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 2 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
41 officers (5 active, 41 linked, 33 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
1 connected companies via shared directors
48
Filing history
160 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
78/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
85
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
3
filings
- • 3 officers
Last 90 days
3
filings
- • 3 officers
Last 180 days
4
filings
- • 3 officers
- • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (91 events)Click to expand
- 2026-05-20📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-05-20📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-05-19➖MARTIN, Dianne resigneddirector
- 2026-05-14📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-12-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-11-11📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2025-10-28➕KELLY, Samantha appointedsecretary
- 2025-10-03📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2025-09-30➖HARRIS, Sharon Kay resignedsecretary
- 2024-12-17📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-08-20➕GADA, Yuti Ashok appointeddirector
- 2024-05-13📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2024-04-30➖KELLY, Samantha resignedsecretary
- 2024-04-12📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-02-10📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2023-02-09➕KELLY, Samantha appointedsecretary
- 2023-01-18📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-01-11📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-01-03➖SANSOM, Anthony John resigneddirector
- 2022-12-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-05-19📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-03-08➖RIGBY, Valerie resigneddirector
- 2021-12-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-08-24➕MARTIN, Dianne Margaret appointeddirector
- 2021-08-24➕MARTIN, Dianne appointeddirector
- 2021-03-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-11-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2018-11-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2018-05-02➖WOLFF, Heinz Seigfreid, Professor resigneddirector
- 2016-04-08➖HARRIS, Sharon Kay resignedsecretary
- 2015-10-26➖BLACKDEN, Sally resigneddirector
- 2013-12-07🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2013-08-29➖BLACKWELL, Derek resigneddirector
- 2013-03-31➖PROCTOR, George Frederick Little resigneddirector
- 2012-09-06➕TRIMBY, Sharon appointeddirector
- 2011-06-29➕BLACKDEN, Sally appointeddirector
- 2011-02-02➕VALENTINE, Anthony Edmund appointeddirector
- 2010-11-18➖REVER, Lillian Godfrene resigneddirector
- 2010-10-21➕HARRIS, Sharon Kay appointedsecretary
- 2010-10-21➕HARRIS, Sharon Kay appointedsecretary
- 2010-06-30➖BAKER, Robert Alfred resignedsecretary
- 2010-06-30➖BAKER, Robert Alfred resigneddirector
- 2010-02-25➖KARBANI, Nasimul Haque resigneddirector
- 2010-02-25➖RUSSELL, Peter Frank Norman resigneddirector
- 2010-02-18➕RIGBY, Valerie appointeddirector
- 2007-08-24➕BAKER, Robert Alfred appointedsecretary
- 2007-08-24➖FENTON, Joseph resignedsecretary
- 2007-08-24➖FENTON, Joseph resigneddirector
- 2006-12-22➕PROCTOR, George Frederick Little appointeddirector
- 2006-06-30➕KARBANI, Nasimul Haque appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 91 events
Owner dependency
65/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial 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 15 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 84 — 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 84 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 15 years.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
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: HARRIS, Sharon Kay resigned 2025-09-30; MARTIN, Dianne resigned 2026-05-19
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Anthony Valentine Individual · British · DOB 12/1942 · age 84 | — | — | sig. influencesignificant influence · trust interest | 21/09/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 DUDES TRADING LTD→ 16475003 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 22G FOOD COURT LTD→ 15827372 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| 247 FLIGHTS & HOLIDAYS LTD→ 16525269 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 7 SPICES BY RUPAL LIMITED→ 15841010 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| 777 JAMAICAN CATERING LTD→ 15984260 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| A.FEATHER & CO.LIMITED→ 00571662 · est 1956 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 69y | — | — |
| A2A TRADERS LIMITED→ 16757859 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| AAHAR SWEETS LIMITED→ 14123827 · est 2022 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 3y | — | — |
| AASRA WELFARE CIC→ 15460667 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| ABC CAFE WEST LONDON LIMITED→ 11499004 · est 2018 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 7y | — | — |
| ABE HOSPITALITY LIMITED→ 16964751 · est 2026 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ABERDEEN COFFEE LTD.→ 10675296 · est 2017 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 9y | — | — |
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Statusactive
Typeprivate-limited-guarant-nsc
Incorporated1974-12-10
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC55900 — Other accommodation
Registered office
2-6 Marshall Drive
Hayes
Middlesex
UB4 0SW
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-05-24
Last: 2025-05-10
Officers (5 active · 36 resigned)
Active
GADA, Yuti Ashok→
Activedirector · ~39y · appointed 2024-08-20
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MARTIN, Dianne Margaret→
Activedirector · ~71y · appointed 2021-08-24
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TRIMBY, Sharon→
Activedirector · ~69y · appointed 2012-09-06
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VALENTINE, Anthony Edmund→
Activedirector · ~84y · appointed 2011-02-02
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BAKER, Robert Alfred→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-08-24 · resigned 2010-06-30
FENTON, Joseph→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-06-22 · resigned 2007-08-24
HARRIS, Sharon Kay→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2010-10-21 · resigned 2025-09-30
HARRIS, Sharon Kay→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2010-10-21 · resigned 2016-04-08
KELLY, Samantha→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2023-02-09 · resigned 2024-04-30
PROCTOR, George Frederick Little→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1996-06-13 · resigned 2000-10-04
WOODBRIDGE, Anthony Rivers→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1998-07-29
BAKER, Robert Alfred→
Resigneddirector · ~87y · appointed 2005-12-14 · resigned 2010-06-30
BEAKHURST, Leonard Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~112y · resigned 1996-12-31
BLACKDEN, Sally→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 2011-06-29 · resigned 2015-10-26
BLACKWELL, Derek→
Resigneddirector · ~101y · appointed 2002-09-24 · resigned 2013-08-29
BROUGHTON, Elsie Edith→
Resigneddirector · ~114y · resigned 1997-03-01
DEAN, Ronald Richard, Dr→
Resigneddirector · ~89y · appointed 1993-05-25 · resigned 2003-11-07
DEAN, Ronald Richard, Dr→
Resigneddirector · ~89y · appointed 1993-05-25 · resigned 1993-05-24
DONALDSON, John Dallas, Prof.→
Resigneddirector · ~91y · appointed 1995-09-27 · resigned 2001-03-29
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Mortgages & charges
3
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC. | Legal charge. | 1 property | 07/10/1992 | 07/12/2013 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 3 properties | 14/02/1991 | 23/01/1996 | |
| satisfied | The Housing Corporation. | Loan agreement | 1 property | 02/04/1987 | 23/01/1996 |
Recent filings (160 total)
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-05-20
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-05-20
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-05-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-12-29
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2025-11-11
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2025-10-03
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-05-22
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-12-17
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2024-05-13
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-05-13
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-04-12
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-05-24
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2023-02-10
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-01-18
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-01-11