ONLEY PRISON SERVICES LIMITED

🌳Matureactive
03682678 · ltd · incorporated 1998-12-14
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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Net worth
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Opportunity
76/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 84240
Sector: Public administration
Investor take
Pursue
Strong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.

Opportunity 76/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 5 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

6 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 26.7y

35/100
too messy

Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.

  • · Oldest live charge is 26.7 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 40/100 — 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
6 charges (6/6 with lender, 6/6 with type)
90
Directors & officers
44 officers (3 active, 44 linked, 39 with DOB)
88
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
20 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
180 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
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
82
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
2
filings
  • • 1 accounts
  • • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (109 events)Click to expand
  1. 2026-04-11
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  2. 2025-01-05
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  3. 2023-12-08
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  4. 2022-12-14
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  5. 2022-12-12
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    mortgage · MR01
  6. 2022-12-12
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    Charge registered #6
    Lender: His Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Justice
  7. 2022-12-12
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    Charge registered #5
    Lender: Semperian Ppp Investment Partners Group Limited as Security Trustee for Secured Creditors
  8. 2022-10-14
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  9. 2021-12-21
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    accounts · AA
  10. 2020-11-02
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  11. 2020-07-22
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  12. 2019-11-13
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  13. 2019-11-13
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  14. 2019-11-13
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  15. 2019-10-31
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    NIENABER, Gawie Murray resigned
    director
  16. 2019-10-31
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    PATEL, Vaishali Jagdish resigned
    director
  17. 2019-10-31
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    WHITWAM, John Charles Edward resigned
    director
  18. 2019-09-30
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  19. 2019-06-13
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  20. 2019-06-13
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  21. 2019-05-31
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    PETHERICK, Jeremy Kenneth resigned
    director
  22. 2019-05-31
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    WHITWAM, John Charles Edward appointed
    director
  23. 2019-04-02
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    officers · AP01
  24. 2019-04-02
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  25. 2019-04-01
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    HARDINGHAM, David Robert appointed
    director
  26. 2019-04-01
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    BIRCH, Alan Edward resigned
    director
  27. 2018-01-23
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    BIRCH, Alan Edward appointed
    director
  28. 2018-01-23
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    BURLTON, Chris resigned
    director
  29. 2014-12-02
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    BURLTON, Chris appointed
    director
  30. 2014-11-17
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    PATEL, Vaishali Jagdish appointed
    director
  31. 2014-07-23
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    RAVI KUMAR, Balasingham resigned
    director
  32. 2014-05-27
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    RITCHIE, Alan Campbell appointed
    director
  33. 2014-05-27
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    BIRCH, Alan Edward resigned
    director
  34. 2014-04-01
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    NIENABER, Gawie Murray appointed
    director
  35. 2014-02-28
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    RICHARDS, Nathan resigned
    director
  36. 2014-01-13
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    RICHARDS, Nathan appointed
    director
  37. 2013-12-06
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    MORGAN, David Keir Ewart resigned
    director
  38. 2013-09-13
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    BROWN, Matthew Charles resigned
    director
  39. 2013-03-06
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    MORGAN, David Keir Ewart appointed
    director
  40. 2013-01-10
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    BROWN, Matthew Charles appointed
    director
  41. 2013-01-07
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    MORRIS, Richard resigned
    director
  42. 2012-12-31
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    ELLIOTT, Christopher resigned
    director
  43. 2012-03-31
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    BIRCH, Alan Edward appointed
    director
  44. 2012-03-31
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    DALGLEISH, Bruce Warren resigned
    director
  45. 2011-05-12
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    BANKS, Andrew David resigned
    director
  46. 2011-05-12
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    MORRIS, Richard appointed
    director
  47. 2009-09-08
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    BIRCH, Alan Edward resigned
    director
  48. 2009-09-08
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    DALGLEISH, Bruce Warren appointed
    director
  49. 2009-07-01
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    RAVI KUMAR, Balasingham appointed
    director
  50. 2009-07-01
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    RAVI KUMAR, Balasingham resigned
    director
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Owner dependency

66/100
High — earn-out structure required

Material founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.

FACTORS
  • +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 59 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

61/100
Strong succession signal

Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.

SIGNALS
  • secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 59. Early succession window.
  • secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 27 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 low
6 live charges
low

Heavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.

Group structure

G4s Joint Ventures (Onley) Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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G4s Joint Ventures (Onley) Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
ultimate parent
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ONLEY PRISON SERVICES LIMITED
This company · 03682678

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%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
G4s Joint Ventures (Onley) Limited
Corporate entity
75–100%
75–100%board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control06/04/2016

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1998-12-14
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC84240 — SIC 84240

Registered office

Third Floor Broad Quay House
Prince Street
Bristol
BS1 4DJ

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-02-01
Last: 2026-01-18

Officers (3 active · 41 resigned)

SEMPERIAN SECRETARIAT SERVICES LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · appointed 2006-09-19
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Active
HARDINGHAM, David Robert→
director · ~52y · appointed 2019-04-01
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Active
RITCHIE, Alan Campbell→
director · ~59y · appointed 2014-05-27
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Active
ANDERSON, David Alexander John→
secretary · appointed 2003-11-17 · resigned 2006-09-19
Resigned
HERZBERG, Francis Robin→
secretary · appointed 1998-12-16 · resigned 2003-11-17
Resigned
LONDON LAW SECRETARIAL LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1998-12-14 · resigned 1998-12-14
Resigned
ANDERSON, David Alexander John→
director · ~66y · appointed 2004-02-27 · resigned 2004-03-30
Resigned
BANKS, Andrew David→
director · ~70y · appointed 1998-12-16 · resigned 2011-05-12
Resigned
BIRCH, Alan Edward→
director · ~56y · appointed 2018-01-23 · resigned 2019-04-01
Resigned
BIRCH, Alan Edward→
director · ~56y · appointed 2012-03-31 · resigned 2014-05-27
Resigned
BIRCH, Alan Edward→
director · ~56y · appointed 2008-05-13 · resigned 2009-09-08
Resigned
BROWN, Matthew Charles→
director · ~54y · appointed 2013-01-10 · resigned 2013-09-13
Resigned
BROWN, Stephen Richard→
director · ~82y · appointed 2003-03-04 · resigned 2005-10-28
Resigned
BURLTON, Chris→
director · ~53y · appointed 2014-12-02 · resigned 2018-01-23
Resigned
DALGLEISH, Bruce Warren→
director · ~59y · appointed 2009-09-08 · resigned 2012-03-31
Resigned
DALGLEISH, Bruce Warren→
director · ~59y · appointed 2007-02-21 · resigned 2008-05-13
Resigned
ELLIOTT, Christopher→
director · ~69y · appointed 2000-08-17 · resigned 2012-12-31
Resigned
FARLEY, Graham→
director · ~77y · appointed 2005-03-11 · resigned 2006-09-19
Resigned
GILBEY, Hannah→
director · ~55y · appointed 2003-03-26 · resigned 2003-12-02
Resigned
GIRLING, Christopher Francis→
director · ~72y · appointed 2001-05-16 · resigned 2003-03-26
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Mortgages & charges

6
Total charges
6
Outstanding
5
Active lenders
Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
His Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Justice
A registered charge—12/12/2022—
outstanding
Semperian Ppp Investment Partners Group as Security Trustee for Secured Creditors
Semperian Ppp Investment Partners Group Limited as Security Trustee for Secured Creditors
A registered charge1 property12/12/2022—
outstanding
Bayerische Landesbank, London Bank (The Security Trustee)
Legal charge1 property10/09/2004—
outstanding
H.M.Principal Secretary of State for the Home Department(The Authority)
Fixed charge1 property23/07/1999—
outstanding
Bayerische Landesbank Girozentrale
Legal charge1 property23/07/1999—
outstanding
Bayerische Landesbank Girozentrale
Fixed and floating security document1 property23/07/1999—
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Recent filings (180 total)

accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2026-04-11
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-01-19
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-01-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-01-05
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-01-18
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-12-08
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-01-18
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2022-12-14
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2022-12-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2022-10-14
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-01-18
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2021-12-21
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-01-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2020-11-02
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2020-07-22