BRITISH AND IRISH ORTHOPTIC SOCIETY
Opportunity 78/100 (strong), bankability 75/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 69). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (77/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Key financials
2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accountsHover to see exact values · click legend to toggle series
Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · FRS 102| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 |
|---|---|---|
| Average employees | 3 | 0 |
Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
3 signals detected in this company's narrative notes — going-concern language, audit opinion, contingent liabilities, related-party transactions.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
See pricing →Recent activity
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 officers
Corporate timeline (97 events)Click to expand
- 2026-03-17📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-08-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-06-20➕SAVILLE, Alma Jay appointeddirector
- 2025-04-10➖PINCHES, Rebecca resigneddirector
- 2025-04-10📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-09-17📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-08-15📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2024-08-15📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2024-08-15📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-08-15📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-08-15📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-08-15📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-08-15📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-08-15📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-08-15📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-08-15📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-07-11➕GROOGAN, Matthew appointeddirector
- 2024-07-11➕HAGGERTY, Helen appointeddirector
- 2024-07-11➕SHILLING, Elizabeth Ann appointeddirector
- 2024-07-11➕SKILLEN, Jennifer appointeddirector
- 2024-07-11➖CARLIN, Angela resigneddirector
- 2024-07-11➖MACKENZIE, Kelly Ann resigneddirector
- 2024-07-11➖PARMAR, Krishan resigneddirector
- 2024-07-11➖REEDY, Patrick resigneddirector
- 2024-04-18📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-04-03➖MCCLEMENTS, Declan resigneddirector
- 2024-01-23📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-09-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-07-18📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2023-07-18📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2023-07-18📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-07-01➕MURRAY, Craig appointeddirector
- 2023-06-22➖GREENWOOD, Veronica Susan resigneddirector
- 2022-11-03📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-09-30➕MCENTEE, Claire appointeddirector
- 2021-08-31➕PINCHES, Rebecca appointeddirector
- 2021-07-30➖ALI, Haseeb resigneddirector
- 2021-07-30➖BYRNE, Jaina resigneddirector
- 2021-07-30➖MACDIARMID, Sonia resigneddirector
- 2021-06-11➕PARMAR, Krishan appointeddirector
- 2021-06-11➕REEDY, Patrick appointeddirector
- 2020-09-17➖BROWN, Aimee Louise resigneddirector
- 2020-09-10➕PODMORE, Deborah Ann appointeddirector
- 2020-01-31➕ALI, Haseeb appointeddirector
- 2019-12-10➖SMART, Kathryn Ann resigneddirector
- 2019-11-01➖CLARKE, Julie Katherine resigneddirector
- 2019-05-01➖HANLEY, Jane Elizabeth resigneddirector
- 2019-05-01➕MACKENZIE, Kelly Ann appointeddirector
- 2019-05-01➕MCCLEMENTS, Declan appointeddirector
- 2019-05-01➖WHITE, Joyce Evelyn Smith resigneddirector
Owner dependency
Some founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
- -9 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 69 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
Some succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 69. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
Red flags
cleanShareholders & ownership
2 active beneficial owners| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mrs Helen Haggerty Individual · British · DOB 01/1975 · age 51 | — | — | sig. influencesignificant influence · trust interest | 11/07/2024 |
Mr Craig Murray Individual · British · DOB 07/1982 · age 44 | — | — | sig. influencesignificant influence · trust interest · firm interest | 01/07/2023 |
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Mrs Julie Dowdneyceased 11/07/2024· significant influence
- Mrs Veronica Susan Greenwoodceased 01/07/2023· significant influence
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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