STAFFLINE GROUP PLC
🌳Matureactive
05268636 · plc · incorporated 2004-10-25
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
77/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Sector: Administrative & support services
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 64-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 64). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 9 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
11 live charges · 9 lenders · oldest 21.5y
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 21.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 9 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 45/100 (high).
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
11 charges (11/11 with lender, 11/11 with type)
90
Directors & officers
38 officers (6 active, 38 linked, 25 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
19 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
332 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
77/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
7
filings
- • 6 capital
- • 1 resolution
Last 90 days
15
filings
- • 14 capital
- • 1 resolution
Last 180 days
25
filings
- • 22 capital
- • 1 resolution
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (116 events)Click to expand
- 2026-06-06📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2026-05-21📄capital-cancellation-shares-by-plccapital · SH07
- 2026-05-21📄capital-cancellation-shares-by-plccapital · SH07
- 2026-05-21📄capital-cancellation-shares-by-plccapital · SH07
- 2026-05-21📄capital-cancellation-shares-by-plccapital · SH07
- 2026-05-21📄capital-cancellation-shares-by-plccapital · SH07
- 2026-05-21📄capital-cancellation-shares-by-plccapital · SH07
- 2026-05-01📄capital-cancellation-shares-by-plccapital · SH07
- 2026-05-01📄capital-cancellation-shares-by-plccapital · SH07
- 2026-05-01📄capital-cancellation-shares-by-plccapital · SH07
- 2026-05-01📄capital-cancellation-shares-by-plccapital · SH07
- 2026-05-01📄capital-cancellation-shares-by-plccapital · SH07
- 2026-05-01📄capital-cancellation-shares-by-plccapital · SH07
- 2026-05-01📄capital-cancellation-shares-by-plccapital · SH07
- 2026-04-15📄capital-cancellation-shares-by-plccapital · SH07
- 2026-03-16📄capital-cancellation-shares-by-plccapital · SH07
- 2026-03-05📄capital-cancellation-shares-by-plccapital · SH07
- 2026-03-05📄capital-cancellation-shares-by-plccapital · SH07
- 2026-02-27📄capital-cancellation-shares-by-plccapital · SH07
- 2026-02-27📄capital-cancellation-shares-by-plccapital · SH07
- 2026-02-04📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2026-02-02📄capital-cancellation-shares-by-plccapital · SH07
- 2026-01-23📄capital-cancellation-shares-by-plccapital · SH07
- 2026-01-19📄capital-cancellation-shares-by-plccapital · SH07
- 2023-05-16➖STARKEY, Ian Marshall resigneddirector
- 2023-04-17➕ALDRIDGE, Amanda Jane appointeddirector
- 2022-05-25➖LAWSON, Ian Michael resigneddirector
- 2022-04-26➖THOMSON, Richard Lindhardt resigneddirector
- 2021-07-28➕SPAIN, Thomas Mark appointeddirector
- 2021-07-13🔓Charge satisfied #10
- 2021-07-13🔓Charge satisfied #9
- 2021-07-13🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2021-07-13🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2021-07-13🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2021-07-13🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2021-06-10🔒Charge registered #11Lender: Rbs Invoice Finance Limited (As Security Agent)
- 2021-05-20🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2021-03-15➕BARBER, Louise appointedsecretary
- 2021-03-15➖PRISM COSEC LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2021-01-01➕LYNCH, Catherine Elizabeth appointeddirector
- 2021-01-01➕STARKEY, Ian Marshall appointeddirector
- 2020-08-01➖GORMLEY, Philip Andrew resignedsecretary
- 2020-08-01➕PRISM COSEC LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2020-06-26🔒Charge registered #10Lender: Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited (as Security Agent for the Beneficiaries)
- 2020-06-26🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited (as Security Agent for the Beneficiaries)
- 2020-06-26🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited (as Security Agent for the Secured Parties)
- 2020-05-18➕QUINT, Daniel Simon appointeddirector
- 2020-04-26➖PULLEN, Christopher Mark resigneddirector
- 2020-04-25➕LAWSON, Ian Michael appointeddirector
- 2020-04-24➖LEWIS, Tracy resigneddirector
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Owner dependency
48/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -5 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 64 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
60/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 64. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 22 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
1 med ·Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
Henry Spain Investment Services Limited holds 25-50% — a significant corporate investor but not a controlling parent.
🏛️significant stake
Henry Spain Investment Services Limited
Corporate parent · holds 25-50% shares
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STAFFLINE GROUP PLC
This company · 05268636
Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Henry Spain Investment Services Limited Corporate entity | 25–50% | 25–50% | 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting | 23/08/2024 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeplc
Incorporated2004-10-25
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC82990 — Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Registered office
19-20 The Triangle
Ng2 Business Park
Nottingham
NG2 1AE
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-06-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-03-15
Last: 2026-03-01
Officers (6 active · 32 resigned)
Active
ALDRIDGE, Amanda Jane→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2023-04-17
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ELLIS, Albert George Hector→
Activedirector · ~62y · appointed 2020-03-17
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LYNCH, Catherine Elizabeth→
Activedirector · ~58y · appointed 2021-01-01
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QUINT, Daniel Simon→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 2020-05-18
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SPAIN, Thomas Mark→
Activedirector · ~46y · appointed 2021-07-28
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COLLINS, Paul Simon→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2016-08-12 · resigned 2019-09-27
GORMLEY, Philip Andrew→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2019-09-27 · resigned 2020-08-01
HARVEY, Carole Anne→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-09-06 · resigned 2008-12-31
HOGARTH, Andrew John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-07-31 · resigned 2013-11-03
JACKSON, Timothy David→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-12-31 · resigned 2013-07-31
LEDGARD, Phillip→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-11-03 · resigned 2016-05-31
PULLEN, Christopher Mark→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2016-05-31 · resigned 2016-08-12
WALSH, Andrew→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-11-11 · resigned 2005-09-06
INGLEBY NOMINEES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2004-10-25 · resigned 2004-11-11
PRISM COSEC LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2020-08-01 · resigned 2021-03-15
BARKER, Edward→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2014-11-01 · resigned 2020-01-31
BRADDOCK, Christine, Dame→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2014-07-14 · resigned 2016-05-19
BRITTAIN, Shaun→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2009-02-03 · resigned 2013-02-21
CRABTREE, John Rawcliffe Airey→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 2005-03-01 · resigned 2019-09-17
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Mortgages & charges
11
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:11 of 11 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | NatWest Group Rbs Invoice Finance Limited (As Security Agent) | A registered charge | — | 10/06/2021 | — | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited (as Security Agent for the Beneficiaries) | A registered charge | 1 property | 26/06/2020 | 13/07/2021 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited (as Security Agent for the Beneficiaries) | A registered charge | 1 property | 26/06/2020 | 13/07/2021 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited (as Security Agent for the Secured Parties) | A registered charge | 1 property | 26/06/2020 | 13/07/2021 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited in Its Capacity as Security Agent | A registered charge | 1 property | 26/06/2019 | 13/07/2021 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited in Its Capacity as Security Agent | A registered charge | 1 property | 26/06/2019 | 13/07/2021 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 04/07/2018 | 13/07/2021 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC (Security Agent) | A registered charge | — | 06/06/2014 | 10/07/2018 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Deed of deposit | 1 property | 15/05/2008 | 14/06/2014 | |
| satisfied | Topp Bletchley Topp Bletchley Limited | Lease | 1 property | 01/02/2007 | 20/05/2021 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Debenture containing fixed and floating charges | 1 property | 08/12/2004 | 14/06/2014 |
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Recent filings (332 total)
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2026-06-06
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2026-05-21
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2026-05-01
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