BAILEY FAMILY INVESTMENTS PLC
🌳Matureactive
04313694 · plc · incorporated 2001-10-30
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.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
75/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.
Sector: Financial & insurance
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 68209Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: asset-holding vehicle with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 75/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Strong seller-intent signal (70/100, director aged 58). 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 (45/100).
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Refinance opportunity
22 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 23.7y
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 23.7 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 55/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (60/100)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
22 charges (22/22 with lender, 22/22 with type)
90
Directors & officers
15 officers (3 active, 15 linked, 10 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
11 connected companies via shared directors
78
Filing history
142 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
75/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
74
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
3
filings
- • 2 mortgage
- • 1 accounts
Last 180 days
3
filings
- • 2 mortgage
- • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (76 events)Click to expand
- 2026-06-16📄mortgage-charge-part-release-with-charge-numbermortgage · MR05
- 2026-06-16📄mortgage-charge-part-release-with-charge-numbermortgage · MR05
- 2026-06-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2025-06-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2024-09-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2024-08-29📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-08-29🔓Charge satisfied #14
- 2024-05-10📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-05-10📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2023-12-06📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-11-24➖WILDY, Andrew Charles resigneddirector
- 2023-06-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2023-01-09📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2022-12-28📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2022-12-23🔒Charge registered #22Lender: Barclays Bank PLC (The “Lender”)
- 2022-12-23🔒Charge registered #21Lender: Barclays Bank PLC (The “Lender”)
- 2022-11-10📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2022-11-10📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2022-10-05📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2022-10-05📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2022-10-01➕SMITH, Steven George appointedsecretary
- 2022-10-01➖CARR, Timothy James resignedsecretary
- 2022-09-14📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-09-09➖CARR, Timothy James resigneddirector
- 2022-06-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2021-09-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2021-07-23📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2021-07-20🔒Charge registered #20Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2021-07-08🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2020-06-26➖RICHARDS, Stephen resigneddirector
- 2019-12-18🔒Charge registered #19Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2018-11-21➕BAILEY, Rhianon Jayne appointeddirector
- 2018-11-13➖COULTHURST, Andrew Paul resigneddirector
- 2018-11-13➖HOLTAM, Andrew David resigneddirector
- 2018-11-13➖SAINSBURY, Mark David resigneddirector
- 2018-11-13➕WILDY, Andrew Charles appointeddirector
- 2018-11-13➖WILDY, Andrew Charles resigneddirector
- 2018-08-06➖BAILEY, Mark Thomas Raymond resignedsecretary
- 2018-08-06➕CARR, Timothy James appointedsecretary
- 2018-08-06➖BAILEY, Thomas Charles resigneddirector
- 2018-08-06➕COULTHURST, Andrew Paul appointeddirector
- 2018-08-06➕SAINSBURY, Mark David appointeddirector
- 2018-08-06➕WILDY, Andrew Charles appointeddirector
- 2018-07-25➕CARR, Timothy James appointeddirector
- 2018-06-18🔓Charge satisfied #9
- 2018-06-18🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2018-06-18🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2018-02-16🔒Charge registered #18Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2018-02-16🔒Charge registered #17Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2018-02-16🔒Charge registered #16Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
Showing most recent 50 of 76 events
Owner dependency
99/100
Critical — business is the founderThe business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Founder name in company name: Company name contains director surname "BAILEY" — strong identity link between founder and business.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 25 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 58 — approaching natural succession window.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
Succession & seller-readiness
76/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 58. Early succession window.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 25 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 25 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 · 1 lowCharge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
16 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Mark Thomas Raymond Bailey Individual · British · DOB 06/1968 · age 58 | 75–100% | 75–100% | 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeplc
Incorporated2001-10-30
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC64209 — Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.
Registered office
Euro Centre
Neath Abbey Business Park
Neath Abbey
SA10 7DR
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-05-31
Last made up to: 2025-11-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-11-13
Last: 2025-10-30
Officers (3 active · 12 resigned)
SMITH, Steven George→
Activesecretary · appointed 2022-10-01
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BAILEY, Mark Thomas Raymond→
Activedirector · ~58y · appointed 2001-10-30
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BAILEY, Rhianon Jayne→
Activedirector · ~46y · appointed 2018-11-21
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BAILEY, Mark Thomas Raymond→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-10-30 · resigned 2018-08-06
CARR, Timothy James→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2018-08-06 · resigned 2022-10-01
SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2001-10-30 · resigned 2001-10-30
BAILEY, Thomas Charles→
Resigneddirector · ~90y · appointed 2001-10-30 · resigned 2018-08-06
CARR, Timothy James→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2018-07-25 · resigned 2022-09-09
COULTHURST, Andrew Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2018-08-06 · resigned 2018-11-13
HOLTAM, Andrew David→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 2010-06-17 · resigned 2018-11-13
RICHARDS, Stephen→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2010-06-17 · resigned 2020-06-26
SAINSBURY, Mark David→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2018-08-06 · resigned 2018-11-13
WILDY, Andrew Charles→
Resigneddirector · ~52y · appointed 2018-11-13 · resigned 2023-11-24
WILDY, Andrew Charles→
Resigneddirector · ~52y · appointed 2018-08-06 · resigned 2018-11-13
INSTANT COMPANIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 2001-10-30 · resigned 2001-10-30
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Mortgages & charges
22
Total charges
16
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:22 of 22 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC (The “Lender”) | A registered charge | 3 properties | 23/12/2022 | — | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC (The “Lender”) | A registered charge | 3 properties | 23/12/2022 | — | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/07/2021 | — | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 18/12/2019 | — | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 16/02/2018 | — | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 16/02/2018 | — | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 16/02/2018 | — | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 28/11/2016 | — | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 17/11/2015 | 29/08/2024 | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 17/11/2015 | — | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 17/11/2015 | — | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 17/11/2015 | — | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 07/06/2012 | — | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 05/04/2011 | 18/06/2018 | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 05/04/2011 | — | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 05/04/2011 | — | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 05/04/2011 | 18/06/2018 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 05/04/2011 | 08/07/2021 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 05/04/2011 | 18/06/2018 | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Guarantee & debenture | 1 property | 16/03/2011 | — | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 03/10/2003 | — | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 21/11/2002 | 03/03/2009 |
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Recent filings (142 total)
mortgage-charge-part-release-with-charge-number
mortgage · MR05
2026-06-16
mortgage-charge-part-release-with-charge-number
mortgage · MR05
2026-06-16
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2026-06-06
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-11-07
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2025-06-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-11-01
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2024-09-05
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2024-08-29
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2024-05-10
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2024-05-10
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-12-06
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-11-01
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2023-06-10
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2023-01-09
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2022-12-28