TOWN HOSPITALS (SOUTHERN GENERAL) LTD

🌳Matureactive
03781674 · ltd · incorporated 1999-06-02
Investment thesis
Property vehicle with leveraged stack — refinance / partial-release angle.
Why interesting: Asset-backed; value largely in underlying property; lender engagement likely possible.
Why risky: Multiple lenders to manage; inter-creditor friction and partial-release cost possible.
Why now
Window steady · low confidence
Stable recent picture — watch for any upcoming trigger event.
What changed my view
Last 30 days

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Last 90 days

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Last 180 days

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Turnover
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Net worth
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Opportunity
78/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: Construction of commercial buildings
Sector: Construction
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
  • 86102Medical nursing home activities
Investor take
Pursue
Strong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.

Opportunity 78/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. 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

6 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 27.0y

35/100
too messy

Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.

  • · Oldest live charge is 27.0 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, 2 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
6 charges (6/6 with lender, 6/6 with type)
90
Directors & officers
35 officers (3 active, 35 linked, 29 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
16 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
162 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
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
1
filing
  • • 1 officers
Last 90 days
4
filings
  • • 2 officers
  • • 1 address
  • • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 180 days
4
filings
  • • 2 officers
  • • 1 address
  • • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (95 events)Click to expand
  1. 2026-06-19
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  2. 2026-06-18
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  3. 2026-05-26
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  4. 2025-10-07
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  5. 2025-10-01
    ➖
    MARSHALL, Richard John resigned
    director
  6. 2025-08-26
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  7. 2024-08-19
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  8. 2023-12-08
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  9. 2023-12-08
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  10. 2023-12-08
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  11. 2023-12-08
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    Charge satisfied #6
  12. 2023-12-08
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    Charge satisfied #4
  13. 2023-12-08
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    Charge satisfied #3
  14. 2023-10-13
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  15. 2023-01-18
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  16. 2023-01-06
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    MARSHALL, Richard John appointed
    director
  17. 2022-09-26
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  18. 2021-10-13
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  19. 2021-02-03
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  20. 2021-02-02
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    FRENCH, Desmond Mark resigned
    director
  21. 2020-10-23
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  22. 2020-10-19
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  23. 2020-10-19
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  24. 2020-10-16
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    HUGHES, Ryan appointed
    director
  25. 2020-10-16
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    RHODES, Andrew Charles Mutch resigned
    director
  26. 2019-11-25
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  27. 2019-11-21
    ➖
    BROWN, Gary Nelson Robert Honeyman resigned
    director
  28. 2019-11-21
    ➕
    FRENCH, Desmond Mark appointed
    director
  29. 2019-10-01
    ➖
    BIRCH, Alan Edward resigned
    director
  30. 2019-10-01
    ➕
    RHODES, Andrew Charles Mutch appointed
    director
  31. 2019-04-01
    ➕
    BROWN, Gary Nelson Robert Honeyman appointed
    director
  32. 2019-03-31
    ➖
    MCLELLAN, Kenneth Andrew resigned
    director
  33. 2018-01-23
    ➖
    ATKINS, Louise resigned
    director
  34. 2018-01-23
    ➕
    BIRCH, Alan Edward appointed
    director
  35. 2014-11-01
    ➕
    ATKINS, Louise appointed
    director
  36. 2014-11-01
    ➖
    KERSHAW, Andrew Richard resigned
    director
  37. 2014-06-20
    ➕
    KERSHAW, Andrew Richard appointed
    director
  38. 2014-02-03
    ➕
    RITCHIE, Alan Campbell appointed
    director
  39. 2014-02-03
    ➖
    DODD, Phillip Joseph resigned
    director
  40. 2012-09-03
    ➕
    DODD, Phillip Joseph appointed
    director
  41. 2012-09-03
    ➖
    FISHER, Paul Ferguson resigned
    director
  42. 2009-09-01
    ➕
    FISHER, Paul Ferguson appointed
    director
  43. 2009-09-01
    ➖
    SEMPLE, Brian Mervyn resigned
    director
  44. 2008-06-30
    ➖
    ANDREOU, Andrew resigned
    director
  45. 2008-06-30
    ➖
    BARRETT, John Joseph resigned
    director
  46. 2008-01-18
    ➕
    SEMPERIAN SECRETARIAT SERVICES LIMITED appointed
    corporate-secretary
  47. 2008-01-18
    ➖
    SWIFT, Anthony Alec resigned
    secretary
  48. 2008-01-18
    ➖
    FARLEY, Graham resigned
    director
  49. 2008-01-18
    ➖
    MACPHERSON, Colin resigned
    director
  50. 2008-01-18
    ➕
    MCLELLAN, Kenneth Andrew appointed
    director
Showing most recent 50 of 95 events

Owner dependency

66/100
High — earn-out structure required

Material founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.

FACTORS
  • +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 59 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

69/100
Strong succession signal

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

SIGNALS
  • secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 59. Early succession window.
  • secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 12 years.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 27 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
  • supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.

Red flags

1 med ·
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.

Group structure

Town Hospitals (Southern General) Holdings Ltd is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

🏛️
Town Hospitals (Southern General) Holdings Ltd
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
ultimate parent
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TOWN HOSPITALS (SOUTHERN GENERAL) LTD
This company · 03781674

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%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Town Hospitals (Southern General) Holdings Ltd
Corporate entity
75–100%
75–100%board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control06/04/2016

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

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Company details

Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1999-06-02
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC41201 — Construction of commercial buildings

Registered office

Ninth Floor
One Redcliff Street
Bristol
BS1 6NP
United Kingdom

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-06-09
Last: 2026-05-26

Officers (3 active · 32 resigned)

SEMPERIAN SECRETARIAT SERVICES LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · appointed 2008-01-18
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Active
HUGHES, Ryan→
director · ~35y · appointed 2020-10-16
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Active
RITCHIE, Alan Campbell→
director · ~59y · appointed 2014-02-03
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Active
HERZBERG, Francis Robin→
secretary · appointed 2000-02-14 · resigned 2000-06-05
Resigned
HOLDEN-ROSS, John→
secretary · appointed 1999-06-02 · resigned 2000-02-14
Resigned
SWIFT, Anthony Alec→
secretary · appointed 2000-06-05 · resigned 2008-01-18
Resigned
LONDON LAW SECRETARIAL LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1999-06-02 · resigned 1999-06-02
Resigned
ANDREOU, Andrew→
director · ~67y · appointed 2001-05-17 · resigned 2008-06-30
Resigned
ATKINS, Louise→
director · ~49y · appointed 2014-11-01 · resigned 2018-01-23
Resigned
BARRETT, John Joseph→
director · ~59y · appointed 2007-06-28 · resigned 2008-06-30
Resigned
BIRCH, Alan Edward→
director · ~56y · appointed 2018-01-23 · resigned 2019-10-01
Resigned
BLOW, Graham John→
director · ~75y · appointed 2002-10-30 · resigned 2003-06-26
Resigned
BROWN, Gary Nelson Robert Honeyman→
director · ~51y · appointed 2019-04-01 · resigned 2019-11-21
Resigned
BRYDEN, Gordon→
director · ~69y · appointed 2001-05-22 · resigned 2002-10-30
Resigned
DODD, Phillip Joseph→
director · ~71y · appointed 2012-09-03 · resigned 2014-02-03
Resigned
FARLEY, Graham→
director · ~77y · appointed 2005-03-11 · resigned 2008-01-18
Resigned
FARLEY, Graham→
director · ~77y · appointed 1999-06-02 · resigned 2002-03-22
Resigned
FISHER, Paul Ferguson→
director · ~71y · appointed 2009-09-01 · resigned 2012-09-03
Resigned
FRENCH, Desmond Mark→
director · ~51y · appointed 2019-11-21 · resigned 2021-02-02
Resigned
GILBEY, Hannah→
director · ~55y · appointed 2003-03-26 · resigned 2003-12-02
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

6
Total charges
3
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
A standard security which was presented for registration in scotland on 17 august 1999 and1 property03/08/199908/12/2023
outstanding
Town Hospitals (Southern General) Holdings
Town Hospitals (Southern General) Holdings Limited
A standard security which was presented for registration in scotland on 17 august 1999 and1 property03/08/1999—
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Assignation in security2 properties02/07/199908/12/2023
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Fixed and floating charge debenture1 property02/07/199908/12/2023
outstanding
Town Hospitals (Southern General) Holdings
Town Hospitals (Southern General) Holdings Limited
Fixed and floating charge debenture1 property02/07/1999—
outstanding
Town Hospitals 9SOUTHERN General) Holdings
Town Hospitals 9SOUTHERN General) Holdings Limited
Assignation in security1 property02/07/1999—
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Recent filings (162 total)

change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2026-06-19
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2026-06-18
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2026-05-26
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-05-26
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-10-07
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-08-26
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-05-30
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-08-19
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-05-30
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2023-12-08
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2023-12-08
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2023-12-08
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-10-13
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-05-30
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-01-18