CHURCH MISSION SOCIETY
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06985330 · private-limited-guarant-nsc-limited-exemption · incorporated 2009-08-08
Investment thesis
Looks cheap but ownership + security both unclear — probable value trap.
Why interesting: Headline metrics may be attractive.
Why risky: No PSC visibility combined with multiple live charges; transacting likely slow and expensive.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
79/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of religious organisations
Sector: Other service activities
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 73-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 79/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 73). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. 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 (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 14.3y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 14.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 38/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: low (51/100)Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
49 officers (13 active, 49 linked, 49 with DOB)
90
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
6 connected companies via shared directors
63
Filing history
130 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
79/100Strong
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
85
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
1
filing
- • 1 accounts
Last 90 days
1
filing
- • 1 accounts
Last 180 days
1
filing
- • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (111 events)Click to expand
- 2026-07-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2026-01-12📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-01-12📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-01-05📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-01-05📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-01-05📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-01-05📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-01-01➕ADEFALA, Modupe Oluwatoyin appointeddirector
- 2026-01-01➕IYIOLA, Olatunji Ayodeji appointeddirector
- 2026-01-01➕KEHINDE-PETERS, Oluwaseyi Tolulope appointeddirector
- 2026-01-01➕SMITH, Jonathan Paul appointeddirector
- 2026-01-01➕WHITAKER, Ruth appointeddirector
- 2025-12-31➖MORGAN HICKEY, Catherine Marianne resigneddirector
- 2025-07-29📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-07-21🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Clara Trustees Limited
- 2025-07-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2025-06-27📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-06-26➖UPCOTT, Simon Christopher resigneddirector
- 2025-05-12📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-05-09➖BOWERMAN, Andrew Mark, Rev Canon resigneddirector
- 2025-04-09📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-03-31➖CLAYTON, Charles resigneddirector
- 2025-01-22📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-12-05➕DRAYSON, Nicholas James Quested, Rt Reverend appointeddirector
- 2024-10-24📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-10-09➕MOODEY, Jeremy Michael, Rev appointeddirector
- 2024-08-01📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-07-31➖MCKEMEY, Kevin Robert, Dr resigneddirector
- 2024-07-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2024-07-08📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-12-31➖CHONG, Beauman Sing Tat resigneddirector
- 2023-07-31📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2023-06-27📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-02-28📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-02-27📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-01-01➕HEWITT, Sarah Jayne appointeddirector
- 2023-01-01➕MOY, Richard John, Revd appointeddirector
- 2023-01-01➕MORGAN HICKEY, Catherine Marianne appointeddirector
- 2022-10-12📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-09-29➖KAOMA, John Kafwanka, Revd Canon resigneddirector
- 2022-03-24➖BROMILOW, Ian Geoffrey resigneddirector
- 2022-03-24➖INGLEBY, Rinengi Varte resigneddirector
- 2022-01-01➕LOUTER, Chloë Sarah appointeddirector
- 2022-01-01➕KAOMA, John Kafwanka, Revd Canon appointeddirector
- 2021-12-31➖HYATT, Peter Robin resigneddirector
- 2021-12-31➖MUNAYER, Salim, Professor resigneddirector
- 2021-12-31➖SHAW, Jane, The Revd resigneddirector
- 2021-12-31➖WALLACE, Ian Malcolm, The Revd resigneddirector
- 2020-06-25➖AIDOO, Naomi resigneddirector
- 2020-06-25➕UPCOTT, Simon Christopher appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 111 events
Owner dependency
55/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -13 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 73 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
60/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 73 years old. Natural succession window is now.
Red flags
cleanNo red flags detected from available public data. (This is not a clean bill of health — detailed accounts review still recommended.)
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| BERKSHIRE,BUCKINGHAMSHIRE AND OXFORDSHIRE NATURALISTS' TRUST LTD→ 03769693 · est 1999 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 26y | — | — |
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Statusactive
Typeprivate-limited-guarant-nsc-limited-exemption
Incorporated2009-08-08
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC94910 — Activities of religious organisations
Registered office
CHURCH MISSION SOCIETY
Watlington Road Cowley
Oxford
OX4 6BZ
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-10-31
Last made up to: 2026-01-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-08-22
Last: 2025-08-08
Officers (13 active · 36 resigned)
ADEFALA, Modupe Oluwatoyin→
Activedirector · ~66y · appointed 2026-01-01
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DRAYSON, Nicholas James Quested, Rt Reverend→
Activedirector · ~73y · appointed 2024-12-05
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HEWITT, Sarah Jayne→
Activedirector · ~63y · appointed 2023-01-01
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IYIOLA, Olatunji Ayodeji→
Activedirector · ~50y · appointed 2026-01-01
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KEENE, Anne Elisabeth, Dr→
Activedirector · ~73y · appointed 2020-01-01
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KEHINDE-PETERS, Oluwaseyi Tolulope→
Activedirector · ~43y · appointed 2026-01-01
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LAMBERT, Fiona→
Activedirector · ~41y · appointed 2020-01-01
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LOUTER, Chloë Sarah→
Activedirector · ~44y · appointed 2022-01-01
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MOODEY, Jeremy Michael, Rev→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2024-10-09
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MOY, Richard John, Revd→
Activedirector · ~48y · appointed 2023-01-01
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SMITH, Jonathan Paul→
Activedirector · ~55y · appointed 2026-01-01
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STANSFELD, John Thoburn→
Activedirector · ~72y · appointed 2018-01-01
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WHITAKER, Ruth→
Activedirector · ~60y · appointed 2026-01-01
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ADEDEJI, Bunmi-Adeyemi Ade-Yemi→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2009-10-10 · resigned 2011-12-31
AIDOO, Naomi→
Resigneddirector · ~40y · appointed 2018-01-01 · resigned 2020-06-25
BARGIONI, Anthony Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · appointed 2016-01-01 · resigned 2019-12-31
BOWERMAN, Andrew Mark, Rev Canon→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2018-01-01 · resigned 2025-05-09
BRANT, Jonathan David, Revd Dr→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2009-08-08 · resigned 2017-12-31
BRIGHAM, Paul John→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2010-05-07 · resigned 2011-12-31
BROMILOW, Ian Geoffrey→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2018-01-01 · resigned 2022-03-24
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Mortgages & charges
3
Total charges
3
Outstanding
3
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Clara Trustees Clara Trustees Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 21/07/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | Cms Pension Trust as Trustee of the Church Mission Society Pension Scheme Cms Pension Trust Limited as Trustee of the Church Mission Society Pension Scheme | A registered charge | 1 property | 26/09/2014 | — | |
| outstanding | Cms Pension Trust Cms Pension Trust Limited | Security agreement | 1 property | 30/03/2012 | — |
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Recent filings (130 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2026-07-14
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-01-12
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-01-12
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-01-05
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-01-05
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-01-05
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-01-05
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-08-12
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-07-29
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2025-07-14
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-06-27
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-05-12
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-04-09
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-01-22
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-10-24