Introduction
ABBEYFIELD READING SOCIETY LIMITED(THE)
Summary
Abbeyfield Reading Society Limited (The) is a private company limited by guarantee without share capital, incorporated on 18 August 1961. It is currently in the process of voluntary dissolution, with a planned cessation date of 31 March 2026. The company’s registered office is at Maitland House, Maitland Road, Reading, RG1 6NL.
Its principal activity is classified under SIC code 87300. The most recent accounts, prepared to 31 March 2025, were total-exemption full. A confirmation statement was last filed on 20 November 2025.
The company has no charges, no insolvency history and has never been liquidated. Control rests with Mr Desmond Charles Fitzgerald Hutchinson, who exercises significant influence or control. He currently serves as both director and company secretary, alongside fellow director Brian Thomas, both British nationals resident in England.
A Gazette notice confirming voluntary dissolution was filed on 31 March 2026.
Status
dissolved
Company No
00701225
Age
65 Years
Size
N/A
Accounts
ARD: 31/3Up to Date
Last Filed
Next Due
Confirmation Statement
Up to Date
Last Filed
Next Due
Contact
Maitland House Maitland Road Reading, RG1 6NL,
Timeline
48 key events • 2010 - 2025
Capital Table
People
Officers
35
COX, David Brian
ResignedGREEN, Priscilla Rosalie
ResignedFAIRBAIRN, Richard Gordon
ResignedCUMMINS, Ronald
ResignedMATTHEWS, Peter Nelson
ResignedBAREFIELD, Shirley Patricia
ResignedDORMAN, Carol
ResignedGIRDLER, Rosemary
ResignedBARTON, Paul Alexander
ResignedGAMBLES, Robin Paul
ResignedIRELAND, Graham
ResignedKENNEDY, Christopher Nigel
ResignedBAKER, Heather Glencairn
ResignedGRIFFIN, Marjorie Annie
ResignedJAMES, Philip John
ResignedMOORE, Judith
ResignedMOORE, Frederick Charles
ResignedMURCOTT, Irmgard
ResignedDAVIS, Kathleen Ellen
ResignedDAVIS, Kathleen Ellen
ResignedMAGOWAN, David Thomas, Rev
ResignedTHOMAS, Brian
ActiveHUTCHINSON, Desmond Charles Fitzgerald
ActiveSYMONDS, Roderick John
ResignedBOWMAN, William Aldridge
ResignedBUCKLEY, John
ResignedDUFFY, Andrew Peter
ResignedANDERSON, Patrick Mccormick Donald, Dr
ResignedJONES, Peter Mario Voller
ResignedBARTLETT, Graham John
ResignedBAXTER, Peter
ResignedBELL, Ena, Brigadier
ResignedBRENCH, Dennis John
ResignedCOURT, Beryl
ResignedHUTCHINSON, Desmond Charles Fitzgerald
ActivePersons with significant control
4
Mr Desmond Charles Fitzgerald Hutchinson
ActiveNature of Control
Ms Kathleen Ellen Davis
CeasedNature of Control
Mr Paul Alexander Barton
CeasedNature of Control
Mr Christopher John Widdows
CeasedNature of Control
Fundings
Financials
Latest Activities
Filing History
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