THE HOSPITAL COMPANY (SWINDON & MARLBOROUGH) HOLDINGS LIMITED

🌳Matureactive
03825266 · ltd · incorporated 1999-08-13
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
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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 67/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 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

4 live charges · 4 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.
  • · 4 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
4 charges (4/4 with lender, 4/4 with type)
90
Directors & officers
35 officers (4 active, 35 linked, 29 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
170 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
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Last 90 days
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Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (90 events)Click to expand
  1. 2025-09-04
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  2. 2025-09-03
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  3. 2025-09-02
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  4. 2025-08-29
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    BROWN, Gary Nelson Robert Honeyman appointed
    director
  5. 2025-08-29
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    BLUNDELL, Christopher John resigned
    director
  6. 2024-08-19
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  7. 2023-12-15
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  8. 2023-01-06
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  9. 2022-12-20
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  10. 2022-12-14
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    FALERO, Louis Javier appointed
    director
  11. 2022-12-14
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    RYAN, Terence resigned
    director
  12. 2022-09-02
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  13. 2021-11-01
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  14. 2020-10-05
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  15. 2019-10-21
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  16. 2018-12-04
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  17. 2018-11-26
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    BLUNDELL, Christopher John appointed
    director
  18. 2018-10-02
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  19. 2018-09-26
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  20. 2018-09-26
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  21. 2018-09-26
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  22. 2018-09-26
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  23. 2018-09-11
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    BIRCH, Alan Edward resigned
    director
  24. 2018-09-11
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    BLUNDELL, Christopher John resigned
    director
  25. 2018-09-11
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    GETHIN, Ian Richard resigned
    director
  26. 2018-09-11
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    RYAN, Terence appointed
    director
  27. 2018-01-23
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    BIRCH, Alan Edward appointed
    director
  28. 2018-01-23
    ➖
    KERSHAW, Andrew Richard resigned
    director
  29. 2015-04-01
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    DANE, Aart resigned
    director
  30. 2015-04-01
    ➕
    KERSHAW, Andrew Richard appointed
    director
  31. 2014-11-04
    ➕
    DANE, Aart appointed
    director
  32. 2014-11-04
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    GOWANS, James resigned
    director
  33. 2014-06-19
    ➕
    GOWANS, James appointed
    director
  34. 2013-05-07
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    LITTLE, Richard Geoffrey, Mr. appointed
    director
  35. 2013-03-31
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    CLEAR, Kim Michele resigned
    director
  36. 2011-05-26
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    WICKERSON, John, Sir resigned
    director
  37. 2010-01-19
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    Charge registered #4
    Lender: Citicorp Trustee Company Limited
  38. 2008-06-30
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    ANDREOU, Andrew resigned
    director
  39. 2008-06-30
    ➕
    BLUNDELL, Christopher John appointed
    director
  40. 2008-06-30
    ➕
    CLEAR, Kim Michele appointed
    director
  41. 2008-01-21
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    FARLEY, Graham resigned
    director
  42. 2006-09-28
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    Charge satisfied #2
  43. 2006-09-28
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    Charge satisfied #1
  44. 2006-09-14
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: Citigroup Trustee Company Limited
  45. 2006-04-26
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    MCEVEDY, David Jason resigned
    director
  46. 2005-12-22
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    GETHIN, Ian Richard appointed
    director
  47. 2005-12-22
    ➖
    MATTHEWS, Andrew resigned
    director
  48. 2005-12-22
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    MCEVEDY, David Jason appointed
    director
  49. 2005-04-05
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    HAYWARD, Alan resigned
    director
  50. 2005-03-18
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    SPC MANAGEMENT LIMITED appointed
    corporate-secretary
Showing most recent 50 of 90 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) Group Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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The Hospital Company (Swindon & Marlborough) Group Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
ultimate parent
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THE HOSPITAL COMPANY (SWINDON & MARLBOROUGH) HOLDINGS LIMITED
This company · 03825266

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) Group Limited
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
Incorporated1999-08-13
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC86102 — Medical nursing home activities

Registered office

Third Floor Broad Quay House
Prince Street
Bristol
BS1 4DJ

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 · 31 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 1999-08-13 · 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 1999-08-13 · resigned 1999-08-13
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 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
GILBEY, Hannah→
director · ~55y · appointed 2003-02-28 · resigned 2003-11-30
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

4
Total charges
2
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
Citicorp Trustee Company
Citicorp Trustee Company Limited
Debenture1 property19/01/2010—
outstanding
Citigroup Trustee Company
Citigroup Trustee Company Limited
Debenture1 property14/09/2006—
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC as Trustee for the Bank Secured Creditors
Second holding company debenture fixed and floating charge debenture`1 property21/10/200328/09/2006
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 (170 total)

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
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-12-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2022-09-02
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-07-04
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2021-11-01
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-07-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2020-10-05