AMANA TRUST
🌳Matureactive
04366897 · private-limited-guarant-nsc-limited-exemption · incorporated 2002-02-05
Investment thesis
Established operating company — standard diligence applies, no dominant angle.
Why interesting: Live, filing, normal profile.
Why risky: No standout signals in either direction.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
76/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of religious organisations
Sector: Other service activities
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 83-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 76/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 83). 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 (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
9 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 20.8y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 20.8 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 (57/100)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
9 charges (9/9 with lender, 9/9 with type)
90
Directors & officers
15 officers (8 active, 15 linked, 11 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
0 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
3 connected companies via shared directors
54
Filing history
97 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
76/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
85
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
0
filings
Last 180 days
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (51 events)Click to expand
- 2025-11-13📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-11-01➕BATTEN, James Wallis appointeddirector
- 2025-10-29📄accounts-amended-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AAMD
- 2025-09-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-07-04📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-07-01➕FUNG, Fergus Ka-Choe appointeddirector
- 2024-09-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-03-20📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control-statementpersons-with-significant-control · PSC08
- 2024-03-06📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2024-03-05📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2024-03-05📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2023-10-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-09-14📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-09-14📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-09-01➕LEWALLEN, William Edgar appointeddirector
- 2023-09-01➕SZUBERT, Dennis Carl, Dr appointeddirector
- 2022-09-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-03-03📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2021-09-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-08-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-07-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2017-05-31🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2017-05-31🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2017-04-15🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2016-04-22➕KENNARD, Curtis James appointeddirector
- 2014-07-01➖LEWALLEN, William Edgar resigneddirector
- 2012-06-18➕ALEXANDER, Samuel Petrus appointedsecretary
- 2012-06-18➖KENNARD, Curtis James resignedsecretary
- 2012-01-06🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Groveworld Rodney Street Limited
- 2011-08-11🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2011-03-09➕COOKE, Paul appointeddirector
- 2011-03-09➖PORTER, Melvin Baxter resigneddirector
- 2010-11-11🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2009-04-13➖KENNARD, Curtis James resigneddirector
- 2008-07-31🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2008-07-31🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2008-02-21➕KENNARD, Curtis James appointedsecretary
- 2008-02-21➖LEWALLEN, William Edgar resignedsecretary
- 2008-02-21➕PORTER, Melvin Baxter appointeddirector
- 2008-02-15🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2005-08-30🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Michael D Brown
- 2005-08-26🔒Charge registered #2Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 2005-01-31➕LEWALLEN, William Edgar appointedsecretary
- 2005-01-31➖STOCKLIN, Patrick Emil resignedsecretary
- 2005-01-31➖STOCKLIN, Patrick Emil resigneddirector
- 2004-03-26➕LEWALLEN, William Edgar appointeddirector
- 2002-02-05🏢Company incorporatedAs AMANA TRUST
- 2002-02-05➕DAVIS, Joseph Harold appointeddirector
- 2002-02-05➕STOCKLIN, Patrick Emil appointedsecretary
- 2002-02-05➕KENNARD, Curtis James appointeddirector
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Owner dependency
65/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- -7 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 24 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 83 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
80/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 83 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 24 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- 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.
7 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
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Statusactive
Typeprivate-limited-guarant-nsc-limited-exemption
Incorporated2002-02-05
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC94910 — Activities of religious organisations
Registered office
Bower House, Orange Tree Hill
Romford
Essex
RM4 1PB
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-02-25
Last: 2026-02-11
Officers (8 active · 7 resigned)
ALEXANDER, Samuel Petrus→
Activesecretary · appointed 2012-06-18
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BATTEN, James Wallis→
Activedirector · ~68y · appointed 2025-11-01
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Active
DAVIS, Joseph Harold→
Activedirector · ~83y · appointed 2002-02-05
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FUNG, Fergus Ka-Choe→
Activedirector · ~76y · appointed 2025-07-01
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KENNARD, Curtis James→
Activedirector · ~68y · appointed 2016-04-22
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LEWALLEN, William Edgar→
Activedirector · ~70y · appointed 2023-09-01
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SZUBERT, Dennis Carl, Dr→
Activedirector · ~67y · appointed 2023-09-01
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KENNARD, Curtis James→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-02-21 · resigned 2012-06-18
LEWALLEN, William Edgar→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-01-31 · resigned 2008-02-21
STOCKLIN, Patrick Emil→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-02-05 · resigned 2005-01-31
KENNARD, Curtis James→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2002-02-05 · resigned 2009-04-13
LEWALLEN, William Edgar→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2004-03-26 · resigned 2014-07-01
PORTER, Melvin Baxter→
Resigneddirector · ~93y · appointed 2008-02-21 · resigned 2011-03-09
STOCKLIN, Patrick Emil→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · appointed 2002-02-05 · resigned 2005-01-31
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Mortgages & charges
9
Total charges
7
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:9 of 9 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 31/05/2017 | — | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 31/05/2017 | — | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 15/04/2017 | — | |
| outstanding | Groveworld Rodney Street Groveworld Rodney Street Limited | Deposit agreement | 1 property | 06/01/2012 | — | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 11/08/2011 | — | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Deed of charge over credit balances | 1 property | 11/11/2010 | — | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 15/02/2008 | — | |
| satisfied | Michael D Brown | Equitable charge | 1 property | 30/08/2005 | 31/07/2008 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 26/08/2005 | 31/07/2008 |
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Recent filings (97 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-03-02
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-11-13
accounts-amended-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AAMD
2025-10-29
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2025-09-30
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-07-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-02-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-09-30
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control-statement
persons-with-significant-control · PSC08
2024-03-20
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2024-03-06
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-03-05
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2024-03-05
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2024-03-05
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-10-07
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-09-14
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-09-14