THE HOSPITAL COMPANY (SWINDON & MARLBOROUGH) LIMITED

🌳Matureactive
03824242 · ltd · incorporated 1999-08-12
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
not disclosed
Net worth
book net assets
Opportunity
72/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: Medical nursing home activities
Sector: Human health & social work
Investor take
Pursue
Strong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.

Opportunity 72/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 5 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (50/100).

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Refinance opportunity

8 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 26.6y

35/100
too messy

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

  • · Oldest live charge is 26.6 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 5 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, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
8 charges (8/8 with lender, 8/8 with type)
90
Directors & officers
37 officers (4 active, 37 linked, 31 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
29 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
179 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
72/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.

Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
50
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
1
filing
  • 1 address
Last 90 days
1
filing
  • 1 address
Last 180 days
1
filing
  • 1 address
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (101 events)Click to expand
  1. 2026-05-26
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  2. 2025-09-04
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  3. 2025-09-03
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  4. 2025-09-02
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  5. 2025-08-29
    BROWN, Gary Nelson Robert Honeyman appointed
    director
  6. 2025-08-29
    BLUNDELL, Christopher John resigned
    director
  7. 2024-08-19
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  8. 2023-12-15
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  9. 2023-01-06
    📄
    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  10. 2023-01-05
    📄
    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  11. 2022-12-19
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  12. 2022-12-19
    📄
    legacy
    miscellaneous · ANNOTATION
  13. 2022-12-14
    FALERO, Louis Javier appointed
    director
  14. 2022-12-14
    BLUNDELL, Christopher John resigned
    director
  15. 2022-12-14
    RYAN, Terence resigned
    director
  16. 2022-09-02
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  17. 2021-11-01
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  18. 2020-10-05
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  19. 2019-10-21
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  20. 2018-12-04
    📄
    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  21. 2018-11-26
    BLUNDELL, Christopher John appointed
    director
  22. 2018-11-26
    BLUNDELL, Christopher John appointed
    director
  23. 2018-10-02
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  24. 2018-09-26
    📄
    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  25. 2018-09-26
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  26. 2018-09-11
    BIRCH, Alan Edward resigned
    director
  27. 2018-09-11
    BLUNDELL, Christopher John resigned
    director
  28. 2018-09-11
    GETHIN, Ian Richard resigned
    director
  29. 2018-09-11
    RYAN, Terence appointed
    director
  30. 2018-01-23
    BIRCH, Alan Edward appointed
    director
  31. 2018-01-23
    KERSHAW, Andrew Richard resigned
    director
  32. 2015-04-01
    DANE, Aart resigned
    director
  33. 2015-04-01
    KERSHAW, Andrew Richard appointed
    director
  34. 2014-11-04
    DANE, Aart appointed
    director
  35. 2014-11-04
    GOWANS, James resigned
    director
  36. 2014-06-19
    GOWANS, James appointed
    director
  37. 2013-05-07
    LITTLE, Richard Geoffrey, Mr. appointed
    director
  38. 2013-03-31
    CLEAR, Kim Michele resigned
    director
  39. 2011-05-26
    WICKERSON, John, Sir resigned
    director
  40. 2010-01-19
    🔒
    Charge registered #8
    Lender: Citicorp Trustee Company Limited
  41. 2010-01-19
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    Charge registered #7
    Lender: Citicorp Trustee Company Limited
  42. 2009-07-21
    REES, Robert Hugh Corrie resigned
    director
  43. 2008-06-30
    ANDREOU, Andrew resigned
    director
  44. 2008-06-30
    BLUNDELL, Christopher John appointed
    director
  45. 2008-06-30
    CLEAR, Kim Michele appointed
    director
  46. 2008-01-21
    FARLEY, Graham resigned
    director
  47. 2007-03-27
    REES, Robert Hugh Corrie appointed
    director
  48. 2006-09-28
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #4
  49. 2006-09-28
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #3
  50. 2006-09-28
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #2
Showing most recent 50 of 101 events

Owner dependency

50/100
Moderate — manageable with handover

Some founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.

Succession & seller-readiness

43/100
Moderate signal

Some succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.

SIGNALS
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 13 years.
  • 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

The Hospital Company (Swindon & Marlborough) Holdings Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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The Hospital Company (Swindon & Marlborough) Holdings Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
ultimate parent
THE HOSPITAL COMPANY (SWINDON & MARLBOROUGH) LIMITED
This company · 03824242

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
The Hospital Company (Swindon & Marlborough) Holdings Limited
Corporate entity
75100%
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
Incorporated1999-08-12
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC86102 — Medical nursing home activities

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: 2026-07-16
Last: 2025-07-02

Officers (4 active · 33 resigned)

SPC MANAGEMENT LIMITED
corporate-secretary · appointed 2005-03-18
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Active
BROWN, Gary Nelson Robert Honeyman
director · ~51y · appointed 2025-08-29
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Active
FALERO, Louis Javier
director · ~49y · appointed 2022-12-14
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Active
LITTLE, Richard Geoffrey, Mr.
director · ~47y · appointed 2013-05-07
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Active
HERZBERG, Francis Robin
secretary · appointed 1999-08-12 · resigned 2000-06-05
Resigned
POPE, Gloria June
secretary · appointed 2002-11-21 · resigned 2005-01-26
Resigned
SWIFT, Anthony Alec
secretary · appointed 2000-06-05 · resigned 2002-11-21
Resigned
LONDON LAW SECRETARIAL LIMITED
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1999-08-12 · resigned 1999-08-12
Resigned
ANDREOU, Andrew
director · ~67y · appointed 2001-05-17 · resigned 2008-06-30
Resigned
BIRCH, Alan Edward
director · ~56y · appointed 2018-01-23 · resigned 2018-09-11
Resigned
BLUNDELL, Christopher John
director · ~60y · appointed 2018-11-26 · resigned 2022-12-14
Resigned
BLUNDELL, Christopher John
director · ~60y · appointed 2018-11-26 · resigned 2025-08-29
Resigned
BLUNDELL, Christopher John
director · ~60y · appointed 2008-06-30 · resigned 2018-09-11
Resigned
BULL, Adrian Richard, Dr
director · ~69y · appointed 2003-03-26 · resigned 2005-01-31
Resigned
CLEAR, Kim Michele
director · ~51y · appointed 2008-06-30 · resigned 2013-03-31
Resigned
DANE, Aart
director · ~54y · appointed 2014-11-04 · resigned 2015-04-01
Resigned
ELLIOTT, Christopher James
director · ~76y · appointed 2002-07-18 · resigned 2003-07-15
Resigned
FARLEY, Graham
director · ~77y · appointed 2005-03-11 · resigned 2008-01-21
Resigned
FARLEY, Graham
director · ~77y · appointed 1999-11-16 · resigned 2002-03-22
Resigned
GETHIN, Ian Richard
director · ~55y · appointed 2005-12-22 · resigned 2018-09-11
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

8
Total charges
4
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:8 of 8 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
Citicorp Trustee Company
Citicorp Trustee Company Limited
Mortgage1 property19/01/2010
outstanding
Citicorp Trustee Company
Citicorp Trustee Company Limited
Debenture1 property19/01/2010
outstanding
Citigroup Trustee Company
Citigroup Trustee Company Limited
Mortgage1 property14/09/2006
outstanding
Citigroup Trustee Company
Citigroup Trustee Company Limited
Debenture1 property14/09/2006
satisfied
The Hospital Company (Swindon and Marlborough) Holdings
The Hospital Company (Swindon and Marlborough) Holdings Limited
Second junior debenture1 property21/10/200328/09/2006
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC as Trustee for the Bank Secured Creditors
Second borrowers debenture fixed and floating charge debenture1 property21/10/200328/09/2006
satisfied
The Hospital Company (Swindon and Marlborough) Holdings
The Hospital Company (Swindon and Marlborough) Holdings Limited
Debenture1 property05/10/199928/09/2006
satisfied
Deutsche Bank Ag as Trustee for the Bank Secured Creditors
Fixed and floating charge debenture1 property05/10/199928/09/2006
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Recent filings (179 total)

change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2026-05-26
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-09-04
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-09-03
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-09-02
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-07-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-08-19
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-07-16
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-12-15
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-07-03
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-01-06
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-01-05
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-12-19
legacy
miscellaneous · ANNOTATION
2022-12-19
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2022-09-02
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-07-04