BEAUFORT FINANCIAL PLANNING LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
07876189 · ltd · incorporated 2011-12-08
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
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
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Opportunity
79/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified
Sector: Financial & insurance
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 68-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 79/100 (strong), bankability 75/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 68). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (73/100).
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Refinance opportunity
3 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 2.5y
15/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Newest facility, 2.5 years old — likely still in initial term.
- · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
- · Legal-friction score 28/100 — 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
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
17 officers (4 active, 17 linked, 14 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 5 total, 5 with control declared
90
Director network
24 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
111 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
0
filings
Last 90 days
4
filings
- • 2 accounts
- • 2 other
Last 180 days
5
filings
- • 2 accounts
- • 2 other
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (56 events)Click to expand
- 2026-03-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2026-03-20📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2026-03-20📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2026-03-20📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2025-10-16📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-10-13🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Glas Trust Corporation Limited (As Security Agent)
- 2025-03-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2025-03-27📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2025-03-27📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2025-03-27📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2025-03-24📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2025-03-24📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2025-03-24📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2024-12-02📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-11-29🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Glas Trust Corporation Limited (As Security Agent)
- 2024-07-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2024-07-10📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2024-07-10📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2024-07-10📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2024-03-07📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-03-05📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2024-03-05📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2024-03-01➖SWANSTON, Jade Marie resigneddirector
- 2024-02-22📍change-sail-address-company-with-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD02
- 2024-01-26📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2023-12-20🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Glas Trust Corporation Limited as Security Agent
- 2023-07-17➖BENNETT, Andrew John resigneddirector
- 2023-06-28➖DUNNE, Derrick William resigneddirector
- 2022-08-03➕SHARKEY, Darren William John appointeddirector
- 2022-08-03➕THOMPSON, Andy appointeddirector
- 2021-04-30➖JARDINE, Jacqueline resigneddirector
- 2021-03-31➖GOLDTHORPE, Clive Simon resigneddirector
- 2021-01-27➕POULTON, Steven Craig appointeddirector
- 2021-01-27➕SWANSTON, Jade Marie appointeddirector
- 2018-12-17➕DUNNE, Derrick William appointeddirector
- 2018-08-30➕GOLDTHORPE, Simon Timothy appointeddirector
- 2016-03-01➖SNASHFOLD, Sandra Lee resignedsecretary
- 2016-03-01➕JARDINE, Jacqueline appointeddirector
- 2016-03-01➖SNASHFOLD, Sandra Lee resigneddirector
- 2014-02-26➖BALKHAM, Shane Michael resigneddirector
- 2013-09-27➖EASTER, Alan James resigneddirector
- 2013-09-18➖JARDINE, Jacqueline resignedsecretary
- 2013-09-18➕SNASHFOLD, Sandra Lee appointedsecretary
- 2013-09-18➖JARDINE, Jacqueline resigneddirector
- 2013-09-18➕SNASHFOLD, Sandra Lee appointeddirector
- 2012-08-31➕JARDINE, Jacqueline appointedsecretary
- 2012-08-30➖CHARD, Nicola Ruth resignedsecretary
- 2012-03-27➕BALKHAM, Shane Michael appointeddirector
- 2012-03-27➕BENNETT, Andrew John appointeddirector
- 2012-03-27➕EASTER, Alan James appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 56 events
Owner dependency
55/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 68 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
50/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 68. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
Red flags
cleanNo red flags detected from available public data. (This is not a clean bill of health — detailed accounts review still recommended.)
Group structure
The Beaufort Group Of Companies Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
The Beaufort Group Of Companies Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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BEAUFORT FINANCIAL PLANNING LIMITED
This company · 07876189
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%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The Beaufort Group Of Companies Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 11/12/2019 |
4 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Mr Derrick William Dunneceased 11/12/2019· significant influence
- Mr Andrew John Bennettceased 11/12/2019· significant influence
- Mr Clive Simon Goldthorpeceased 11/12/2019· significant influence
- Mrs Jacqueline Jardineceased 11/12/2019· significant influence
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2011-12-08
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC64999 — Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified
Registered office
Brennan House
Farnborough Aerospace Centre Business Park
Farnborough
GU14 6XR
United Kingdom
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-03-31
Last made up to: 2025-06-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-02-26
Last: 2026-02-12
Officers (4 active · 13 resigned)
GOLDTHORPE, Simon Timothy→
Activedirector · ~68y · appointed 2018-08-30
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POULTON, Steven Craig→
Activedirector · ~40y · appointed 2021-01-27
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SHARKEY, Darren William John→
Activedirector · ~56y · appointed 2022-08-03
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THOMPSON, Andy→
Activedirector · ~58y · appointed 2022-08-03
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CHARD, Nicola Ruth→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2012-02-28 · resigned 2012-08-30
JARDINE, Jacqueline→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2012-08-31 · resigned 2013-09-18
SNASHFOLD, Sandra Lee→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-09-18 · resigned 2016-03-01
BALKHAM, Shane Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2012-03-27 · resigned 2014-02-26
BENNETT, Andrew John→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2012-03-27 · resigned 2023-07-17
DUNNE, Derrick William→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2018-12-17 · resigned 2023-06-28
EASTER, Alan James→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2012-03-27 · resigned 2013-09-27
GOLDTHORPE, Clive Simon→
Resigneddirector · ~41y · appointed 2012-02-28 · resigned 2021-03-31
GOLDTHORPE, Simon Timothy→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2011-12-08 · resigned 2012-02-28
JARDINE, Jacqueline→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2016-03-01 · resigned 2021-04-30
JARDINE, Jacqueline→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2012-03-27 · resigned 2013-09-18
SNASHFOLD, Sandra Lee→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2013-09-18 · resigned 2016-03-01
SWANSTON, Jade Marie→
Resigneddirector · ~36y · appointed 2021-01-27 · resigned 2024-03-01
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Mortgages & charges
3
Total charges
3
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Glas Trust Corporation (As Security Agent) Glas Trust Corporation Limited (As Security Agent) | A registered charge | — | 13/10/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | Glas Trust Corporation (As Security Agent) Glas Trust Corporation Limited (As Security Agent) | A registered charge | — | 29/11/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | Glas Trust Corporation as Security Agent Glas Trust Corporation Limited as Security Agent | A registered charge | — | 20/12/2023 | — |
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Recent filings (111 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2026-03-20
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2026-03-20
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2026-03-20
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2026-03-20
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-03-06
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-10-16
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2025-03-27
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-03-27
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-03-27
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-03-27
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-03-24
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-03-24
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-03-24
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-02-19
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-12-02