SENSE, THE NATIONAL DEAFBLIND AND RUBELLA ASSOCIATION
🌳Matureactive
01825301 · private-limited-guarant-nsc · incorporated 1984-06-15
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
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
70/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Other human health activities
Sector: Human health & social work
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 87900Other residential care activities n.e.c.
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 67-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 70/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 67). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 14 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
36 live charges · 10 lenders · oldest 45.3y
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 45.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 10 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 63/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: low (50/100)Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.
Company profile
address, 2 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
36 charges (36/36 with lender, 36/36 with type)
90
Directors & officers
100 officers (7 active, 100 linked, 91 with DOB)
88
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
4 connected companies via shared directors
57
Filing history
404 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
0
filings
Last 90 days
2
filings
- • 2 officers
Last 180 days
6
filings
- • 6 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (263 events)Click to expand
- 2026-03-20📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2026-03-20📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2026-03-11➕HOWES, Paul Bernard appointedsecretary
- 2026-03-11➖WATSON-O'NEILL, Edward James resignedsecretary
- 2026-03-09📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-03-09📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-03-06➖SYMINGTON, Brian Norman resigneddirector
- 2026-02-17📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-02-13➖MCDONNELL, Alicia resigneddirector
- 2025-12-18📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-10-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2025-02-24📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-02-19➖SIMPER, Steven Alan Keith resigneddirector
- 2025-02-07📄auditors-resignation-companyauditors · AUD
- 2025-02-06📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-02-05➖KATSARIS, Mythily resigneddirector
- 2025-02-03➕WATSON-O'NEILL, Edward James appointedsecretary
- 2025-02-03📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2025-02-03📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2025-01-31➖KRAMER, Richard Leslie resignedsecretary
- 2024-12-18📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-12-17📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-12-16📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-12-16📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-12-16📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-12-16📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-12-16📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-12-12➕LARSSON, Jeremy Christian appointeddirector
- 2024-12-12➕ROBERTSHAW, Philip Charles appointeddirector
- 2024-12-12➕MCDONNELL, Alicia appointeddirector
- 2024-12-12➖MOLLOY, Justin, Dr resigneddirector
- 2024-12-12➕SIMPER, Steven Alan Keith appointeddirector
- 2024-12-12📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2024-10-04📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-09-30🔒Charge registered #36Lender: Ms Society Nominees Limited
- 2024-08-22📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-08-20➖AHMED, Saeed resigneddirector
- 2023-12-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2023-12-15➖PEARSON, Andrew Phillip resigneddirector
- 2023-09-19➖MORTENSEN, Amanda Emma resigneddirector
- 2023-06-09➖LEIGH, Benedict Martin Edward resigneddirector
- 2023-06-08➖BARVÉ, Ashling Martha resigneddirector
- 2023-04-26➕MORTENSEN, Amanda Emma appointeddirector
- 2023-02-06➖CALLISTER, Graham Neil resigneddirector
- 2022-05-11➖AIVAZOGLOU, Georgios resigneddirector
- 2022-03-09➕COOPER, Benjamin Francis appointeddirector
- 2022-03-09➕HOSKINS, Vivienne Helen appointeddirector
- 2021-12-08➖ASSAD, Natalie resigneddirector
- 2021-02-19➕AHMED, Saeed appointeddirector
- 2020-09-22➖LUCY, Desmond John resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 263 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 67 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
50/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 67. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
Red flags
2 med · 1 low3 director resignations in last 12 months
mediumMultiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: WATSON-O'NEILL, Edward James resigned 2026-03-11; MCDONNELL, Alicia resigned 2026-02-13; SYMINGTON, Brian Norman resigned 2026-03-06
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
5 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
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| A G SUPPLY SOLUTIONS LTD→ 12333823 · est 2019 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 6y | — | — |
| ADIL HUSSAIN LTD→ 13723062 · est 2021 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 4y | — | — |
| ADVINIA CARE HOMES LIMITED→ 10881242 · est 2017 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 8y | — | — |
| ADVINIA HEALTH CARE LIMITED→ 03446822 · est 1997 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 28y | — | — |
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| AEDAN SMILES LTD→ 15258441 · est 2023 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
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Statusactive
Typeprivate-limited-guarant-nsc
Incorporated1984-06-15
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC86900 — Other human health activities
Registered office
101 Pentonville Road
London
N1 9LG
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-11-26
Last: 2025-11-12
Officers (7 active · 107 resigned)
HOWES, Paul Bernard→
Activesecretary · appointed 2026-03-11
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CAMMIES, Mark Nicholas→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2019-12-10
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COOPER, Benjamin Francis→
Activedirector · ~31y · appointed 2022-03-09
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HOSKINS, Vivienne Helen→
Activedirector · ~56y · appointed 2022-03-09
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JONES, Simon Terry→
Activedirector · ~62y · appointed 2019-12-10
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LARSSON, Jeremy Christian→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2024-12-12
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ROBERTSHAW, Philip Charles→
Activedirector · ~67y · appointed 2024-12-12
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BEST, Anthony, Doctor→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-09-24 · resigned 2008-07-25
BROOK, Richard→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-07-28 · resigned 2010-10-12
CLARK, Rodney Jeremy→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 2001-03-31
KRAMER, Richard Leslie→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2020-05-28 · resigned 2025-01-31
MATTHEWS, Malcolm→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-04-01 · resigned 2001-09-24
MORBEY, Gillian→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2010-10-16 · resigned 2018-07-23
MURALI, Krishnaswamy→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2018-07-23 · resigned 2020-05-28
WATSON-O'NEILL, Edward James→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2025-02-03 · resigned 2026-03-11
AHMED, Saeed→
Resigneddirector · ~50y · appointed 2021-02-19 · resigned 2024-08-20
AIVAZOGLOU, Georgios→
Resigneddirector · ~45y · appointed 2019-12-10 · resigned 2022-05-11
AKPEKI, Fiona→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 1997-12-17 · resigned 2001-03-21
ANDLAW, Gustave Bernard→
Resigneddirector · ~107y · resigned 1992-01-31
ARMSTRONG, Simon Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2014-07-01 · resigned 2018-12-11
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Mortgages & charges
36
Total charges
5
Outstanding
5
Active lenders
Status:Lender:36 of 36 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Ms Society Nominees Ms Society Nominees Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 30/09/2024 | — | |
| satisfied | Breckland District Council | Tenancy agreement | 1 property | 28/04/2009 | 05/03/2014 | |
| satisfied | Breckland District Council | Letter with endorsement | 1 property | 22/12/2005 | 05/03/2014 | |
| satisfied | Breckland District Council | Letter with endorsement | 1 property | 22/12/2005 | 05/03/2014 | |
| outstanding | Breckland District Council | Letter with endorsement | 1 property | 12/09/2002 | — | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Deed of charge over credit balances | 1 property | 08/04/2002 | 18/12/2013 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 22/09/2000 | 18/12/2013 | |
| outstanding | Whitefield Development Trust | Second legal charge | 1 property | 21/02/2000 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 21/02/2000 | 18/12/2013 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 18/02/2000 | 18/12/2013 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 30/12/1999 | 18/12/2013 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 30/12/1999 | 18/12/2004 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 03/12/1999 | 18/12/2013 | |
| satisfied | Breckland District Council | Letter with endorsement | 1 property | 01/11/1999 | 05/03/2014 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 2 properties | 27/10/1999 | 18/12/2013 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 27/10/1999 | 18/12/2013 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 13/10/1999 | 18/12/2013 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 2 properties | 09/08/1999 | 21/03/2003 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Legal charge created by the company (formerly known as the national deaf blind and rubella association) | 1 property | 01/06/1999 | 11/09/2004 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 28/05/1999 | 18/12/2013 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 21/05/1999 | 18/12/2013 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 07/05/1999 | 18/12/2013 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 21/04/1999 | 05/02/2005 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 06/04/1999 | 24/05/2002 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 30/10/1998 | 18/12/2013 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 27/10/1997 | 18/12/2013 | |
| outstanding | Leeds Health Authority | Legal charge | 1 property | 11/10/1996 | — | |
| satisfied | Leeds Health Authority | Legal charge | 1 property | 26/06/1996 | 21/03/2003 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 06/02/1996 | 18/12/2013 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 18/01/1996 | 18/12/2013 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 25/07/1994 | 18/12/2013 | |
| outstanding | The Secretary of State for Health | Legal charge | 1 property | 26/08/1992 | — | |
| satisfied | Secretary of State for Heath | Legal charge | 1 property | 28/03/1989 | 18/12/2013 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 20/07/1987 | 18/12/2013 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 20/07/1987 | 18/12/2013 | |
| satisfied | J.M.HARDWICK30 Priestgage Peterborough / J G Daviesqueen Street, Chambers Peterborough / R.S.E. SANDBACH30 Priestgate Peterborough / M.A. Henham-BARROW93 Woodlands Avenue, Wanstead E11 / W.V. SPINK20 Thorpe Avenue; Peterborough | Legal charge | 1 property | 04/03/1981 | 01/10/1987 |
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Recent filings (404 total)
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
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2026-03-20
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
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2026-03-20
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
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2026-03-09
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
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2026-03-09
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
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2026-02-17
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
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2025-12-18
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-11-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2025-10-08
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-02-24
auditors-resignation-company
auditors · AUD
2025-02-07
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-02-06
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2025-02-03
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2025-02-03
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-12-18
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2024-12-17