OIL AND COLOUR CHEMISTS ASSOCIATION

Company summary

Company number: 00745621
Status: ACTIVE
Incorporated / age: 1 January 196363 years
Registered office: Mentor House, Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6AY, England
Accounts due: 30 September 2027
Confirmation statement due: 3 August 2027
Active officers: 17
Outstanding charges: 0

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Company type
Private limited by guarantee without share capital
Address
Mentor House, Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6AY, England
Nature of business
Activities of professional membership organisations

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Name	Role	Appointed On	Resigned On	Country of Residence	Date of Birth	Address
PETERS, Brenda ACTIVE	Secretary	11 Jul 2013				Mentor House, Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6AY, England
ARMSTRONG, Graham John ACTIVE	Director	11 Sep 2018		Cyprus	October 1950	Mentor House, Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6AY, England
BULLOCK, Alexandra Ruth ACTIVE	Director	08 Sep 2021		United Kingdom	April 1972	Mentor House, Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6AY, England
BURY, James Andrew ACTIVE	Director	06 Jul 2008		England	October 1953	Mentor House, Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6AY, England
COOMBS, Deborah Lois ACTIVE	Director	11 Sep 2018		United Kingdom	February 1980	Mentor House, Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6AY, England
COSGROVE, Nicola Jane ACTIVE	Director	11 Sep 2018		England	August 1971	Mentor House, Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6AY, England
CUNLIFFE, Zara Elizabeth ACTIVE	Director	08 Sep 2021		England	June 1973	Mentor House, Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6AY, England
HUMPHREY, Elizabeth Helen ACTIVE	Director	08 Sep 2021		England	December 1964	Mentor House, Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6AY, England
KNOWLES, Philip Andrew ACTIVE	Director	08 Sep 2021		England	August 1962	Mentor House, Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6AY, England
LESTER, Daniel Warren ACTIVE	Director	12 Sep 2024		England	July 1987	Mentor House, Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6AY, England
MCELROY, Con Robert ACTIVE	Director	20 Sep 2023		United Kingdom	May 1978	Mentor House, Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6AY, England
MERRITT, Laura Petra, Dr ACTIVE	Director	11 Sep 2018		England	September 1970	Mentor House, Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6AY, England
PETERS, Brenda ACTIVE	Director	27 Jun 2002		England	March 1945	Mentor House, Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6AY, England
PYE, David Alexander, Dr ACTIVE	Director	20 Sep 2023		England	February 1965	Mentor House, Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6AY, England
SHEPPARD, Paul Keith ACTIVE	Director	11 Sep 2018		United Kingdom	October 1972	Mentor House, Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6AY, England
TAYLOR, Isla Josephine ACTIVE	Director	18 Jan 2024		England	November 1996	Mentor House, Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6AY, England
WILLIAMS, David Patrick ACTIVE	Director	03 Jul 2015		England	June 1955	Mentor House, Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6AY, England
JENNINGS, Leonard RESIGNED	Secretary	23 Mar 2012	11 Jul 2013			Highgate, Brymton Close, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3AU, United Kingdom
PACEY-DAY, Christopher RESIGNED	Secretary		23 Mar 2012			173 Clifton Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3QN
AKAM, Richard RESIGNED	Director	09 Jun 2000	27 Jun 2002		February 1953	39 Oei Tiongham Park, Singapore 267044, FOREIGN, Singapore
ALDERSON, Godfrey Clifford RESIGNED	Director	06 Jun 2003	08 Jul 2005		November 1942	13 Spring Grove, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2HS
ALDERSON, Godfrey Clifford RESIGNED	Director	07 Oct 1993	21 Jun 1994		November 1942	12 Masham Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8QF
ALEXANDER, Dave RESIGNED	Director	08 Sep 2004	08 Jul 2005		March 1970	6 Barham Road, Westville, Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa
ARBUCKLE, Kenneth Harold RESIGNED	Director	28 May 1993	23 Jun 1995		May 1927	20 Oak Lodge Avenue, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 5HZ
ARCHER, Robin Jeremy RESIGNED	Director	15 May 1992	21 Jun 1994		July 1953	45 Byrne Crescent, Queensburgh, Natal 4093, FOREIGN, South Africa
ATKINSON, Kenneth RESIGNED	Director	23 Jun 1995	03 Jul 1997		August 1946	1 The Haywain, Lower Constable Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8SL
BAIRD, Nigel David RESIGNED	Director	23 Jun 1995	03 Jul 1997		May 1951	Flat 4 167 Slateford Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1PB
BALFOUR, John Gray RESIGNED	Director	21 Jun 1994	25 Jun 1996		February 1948	6 Lucia Lane, Guisborough, Cleveland, TS18 8BY
BANKES CHAPPLE, Roy RESIGNED	Director	06 Jun 2003	25 Jun 2008		November 1972	24 Back Lane, Whittington, Staffordshire, WS14 9NH
BANKS, Richard RESIGNED	Director	03 Jul 2015	11 Sep 2018	England	June 1968	Indestructible Paint Ltd, 16-25 Pentos Drive, Sparkhill, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 3TA, England
BANNINGTON, Donald RESIGNED	Director		03 Jul 1997		April 1929	Drummaids 46 East Street, Tollesbury, Essex, CM9 8QE
BING, Suzanne Ilona RESIGNED	Director	20 Mar 1992	21 Jun 1994		June 1943	23 Consuenol Drive, Blairgowrie, 2194, South Africa
BINGHAM, Michael Henry RESIGNED	Director	12 Jun 1998	06 Jun 2003	England	March 1946	18 Ladywell Gate, Welton, Brough, North Humberside, HU15 1NL
BIRRELL, Peter RESIGNED	Director		03 Jul 1997		November 1942	10 Huttonville Drive, Huttonville Ontario Loj 1bo, FOREIGN, Canada
BOOTH, Charlotte Lauren RESIGNED	Director	12 Sep 2024	31 Dec 2025	England	May 1994	Mentor House, Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6AY, England
BORRELL, William RESIGNED	Director	27 Jun 2002	08 Sep 2004		June 1939	100 Westminster Road, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 9HW
BORRELL, William RESIGNED	Director		08 Jun 2001		June 1939	100 Westminster Road, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 9HW
BOURNE, Jonathan Paul RESIGNED	Director	18 Jul 2012	05 Jul 2016	United Kingdom	May 1959	5, Lichfield Gardens, Richmond Upon Thames, Surrey, TW9 1AP, United Kingdom
BRADLEY, Susan Lynda RESIGNED	Director	08 Jul 2016	11 Sep 2018	England	September 1952	Hampton Court, Manor Park, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1TU, England
BRADLEY, Susan Lynda RESIGNED	Director	11 Jul 2013	03 Jul 2015	England	September 1952	7, Plover Grove, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 4TG, England
BROOKE, Leslie John RESIGNED	Director		10 May 2003		December 1923	18 Charis Avenue, Henleaze, Bristol, BS10 5JD
BURY, James Andrew RESIGNED	Director	27 Jun 2002	12 Jul 2006	England	October 1953	477 Preston Old Road, Cherry Tree, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 5ND
BURY, James Andrew RESIGNED	Director	03 Jul 1997	08 Jun 2001		October 1953	Blackhll Farm, Guide, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2NK
CALDERBANK, John Thomas RESIGNED	Director	09 Jun 2000	25 Jun 2008		March 1949	18 Carlton Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 3LA
CAMPBELL HALL, Gordon RESIGNED	Director	12 Jun 1998	09 Jun 2000		May 1951	3 Elmfield Place, Durban, 4000 Kwazula Natal, FOREIGN, South Africa
CAMPBELL-HALL, Gordon David RESIGNED	Director	21 Jun 1994	25 Jun 1996		May 1951	12 Kloofview Road, Forest Hills, Kloof 3640, Natal, South African
CHAPMAN, Mark St John RESIGNED	Director	14 Sep 1992	09 Jun 2000		April 1960	Blue Cedars, 1 The Rickfield, Monmouth, Gwent, NP25 3HL
CLAYTON, David Walter Norbury RESIGNED	Director	25 Jun 1996	12 Jun 1998		December 1937	30 Horse Shoe Lane, Bromley Cross, Bolton, Lancashire, BL7 9RR
CLAYTON, David Walter Norbury RESIGNED	Director		23 Jun 1995		December 1937	30 Horse Shoe Lane, Bromley Cross, Bolton, Lancashire, BL7 9RR
CLEGG, Elizabeth Helen RESIGNED	Director	23 Jun 1995	09 Jun 2000		December 1964	19 Park Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 0RW
CLEMENT, Donovan Harry RESIGNED	Director	25 Jun 1996	08 Jun 2001		May 1933	35 Newey Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, B28 0JQ
CLEMENTSON, Bryan RESIGNED	Director		15 May 1992		September 1962	89 Station Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 7BG
COLLINS, Peter Stanley RESIGNED	Director	11 Jul 2013	11 Sep 2018	England	March 1955	Lillingstone, Nags Head Lane, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0HD, England
CRAWFORTH, Charles Geoffrey RESIGNED	Director		13 Apr 1992		November 1940	8 Ashgate Road, Willerby, East Yorkshire, HU10 6HN
CROMARTY, Ronald Earling RESIGNED	Director		20 Mar 1992		September 1929	254 Julius Jeppe Street, Waterkloof 0181 Pretoria, FOREIGN, South Africa
DARBYSHIRE, William Neal RESIGNED	Director	28 May 1993	23 Jun 1995		July 1957	60 Finians Field, Barns Green, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 7NQ
DAVISON, John William, Professor RESIGNED	Director	28 May 1993	31 May 2009		September 1940	21 Badgerwood Drive, Frimley, Surrey, GU16 5UD
DEEGAN, Carol Pauline RESIGNED	Director	13 Apr 1992	21 Jun 1994		December 1947	67 Maynooth Park, Maynooth, Co Kildare, Republic Of Ireland
DINGWALL, John Fraser RESIGNED	Director	03 Jul 1997	25 May 1999		May 1958	21 Pembroke, Calderwood, East Kilbride, G74 3QD, Scotland
DOBELL, Keith RESIGNED	Director	12 Jul 2006	03 Jul 2015	United Kingdom	January 1948	30 Stone Hill Way, Brixworth, Northamptonshire, NN6 9LW
DOWNING, John Mary RESIGNED	Director		15 Apr 1992		March 1942	55 Glendown Avenue, Templeogue, Dublin, IRISH
DRINKWATER, George Ronald RESIGNED	Director		25 Jun 1996	England	November 1951	Leaside Chestnut Drive, Whittlebury, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8XD
DURDEY, Alan James RESIGNED	Director	02 Apr 1992	25 Jun 1996		January 1942	15 Lea Rigg, West Rainton, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne & Wear, DH4 6SR
EASTON, Thomas RESIGNED	Director	18 Sep 2013	07 Jul 2017	Wales	December 1957	102, Churchfields, Barry, South Glamorgan, CF63 1FS, Wales
EDGE, Paul Richard RESIGNED	Director	09 Jun 2000	27 Jun 2002		July 1964	335 Highland Road, Kensington, Johannesburgh 2094, South Africa
EDGE, Paul Richard RESIGNED	Director	25 Jun 1996	12 Jun 1998		July 1964	12 Sanview, 11 Reynolds Street, Kensington Johannesburg, 2094, South Africa
ELS, Eugene Michael RESIGNED	Director	25 Jun 1996	12 Jun 1998		August 1950	6 Cedar Road, Westville, 3630, South Africa
FIELDING, Graham Ashworth RESIGNED	Director	28 May 1993	03 Jul 1997		May 1944	4 Ascot Close, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1LL
FISHER, Leslie Alexander RESIGNED	Director		25 Mar 1992		October 1924	7a Harborth Road, New Germany 3610, FOREIGN, South Africa
FOULGER, David Leighton RESIGNED	Director	12 Jun 1998	03 Mar 2011	United Kingdom	April 1955	8 Sadberge Grove, Stockton On Tees, Cleveland, TS19 7RN
FOWKES, Graham William RESIGNED	Director	08 Sep 2004	08 Jul 2005		November 1934	14 Wells Close, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0QD
FOWKES, Graham William RESIGNED	Director	08 Jun 2001	06 Jun 2003		November 1934	14 Wells Close, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0QD
FOWLER, Bryan Alister RESIGNED	Director		12 Jun 1998	United Kingdom	April 1937	Copgreave, Hixon, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 0NP
GANT, John Anthony RESIGNED	Director	25 Jun 1996	10 Oct 1996		February 1938	26 Chestnut Walk, Oaklands, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0SD
GANT, John Anthony RESIGNED	Director		23 Jun 1995		February 1938	26 Chestnut Walk, Oaklands, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0SD
GIBSON, Colin Stuart RESIGNED	Director	25 Jun 1996	31 Dec 1996		August 1960	9 Grace Street, Kenridge Estate, Durbanville 7550, South Africa
GIBSON, Colin Stuart RESIGNED	Director	28 May 1993	23 Jun 1995		August 1962	9 Grace Street Kenridge, Durbanville 7550, South Africa, FOREIGN
GILLIAM, Brian Frederick RESIGNED	Director	25 Jun 1999	30 Oct 2006		May 1940	25 Regency Close, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 5NY
GILLIAM, Brian Frederick RESIGNED	Director	21 Jun 1995	03 Jul 1997		May 1940	25 Regency Close, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 5NY
GILLIAM, Brian Frederick RESIGNED	Director		15 May 1992		May 1940	25 Regency Close, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 5NY
GLYNN, James Joseph RESIGNED	Director	28 May 1993	23 Jun 1995		September 1938	29 Millwood Drive Box 497 Erin, Ontario Nob 1to, Canada, FOREIGN
GRADY, Daniel Terence RESIGNED	Director	12 Jun 1998	08 Jun 2001		May 1957	7 Aletta Street, Glen Marais, Kempton Park, 4126, South Africa
GRADY, Danny RESIGNED	Director	24 Jul 2014	28 Jun 2017	South Africa	May 1957	Edenvale, 1610, Gauteng, Rsa, South Africa
GRANTHAM, Dereck John RESIGNED	Director		15 May 1992		March 1946	8 Station Aproach, Duffield, Derby, DE6 4EP
GREGORY, Brian James RESIGNED	Director	27 Jun 2002	08 Jul 2005	England	February 1954	9 Rectory Lane, Long Newton, Stockton On Tees, Cleveland, TS21 1PH
GUNN, Leslie Alexander RESIGNED	Director	25 Jun 2008	18 Jul 2012	England	July 1963	40 St Leonards Road, Harrogate, HG2 8NS
HAMMETT, David Ragnar RESIGNED	Director	23 Jun 1995	03 Jul 1997		March 1956	48 Regentview Drive, Brampton, Ontario, L6Z 3G5, Canada
HARTE, James Francis RESIGNED	Director	25 Jun 1999	08 Jun 2001		June 1953	34 Echline Terrace, South Queensferry, West Lothian, EH30 9XH
HASNIP, John Anthony RESIGNED	Director		13 Apr 1992		December 1930	44 Ancaster Avenue, Hull, North Humberside, HU5 4QS
HAXELL, John Patrick Nelson, Dr RESIGNED	Director	03 Jul 1997	06 Jun 2003	England	August 1947	Somerdale, Ham Hill, Coleford, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 5QD
HEMMINGS, James RESIGNED	Director		12 Jun 1998	England	February 1945	3 Shelley Lane, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0SJ
HOPGOOD, Arthur Thomas Robb RESIGNED	Director		08 Jul 2005		August 1926	17 Shevon Way, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4PJ
HOWARTH, Graham Alistair RESIGNED	Director	06 Jun 2003	18 Jul 2012	Usa	April 1957	907, Sierra Place, Apt 63, Dalton, Ga 30720, Usa
HOWARTH, Graham Alistair RESIGNED	Director	25 Jun 1996	12 Jun 1998		April 1957	4 Normandy Road, Woodplumpton, Preston, PR4 0AY
HUMPHREY, Elizabeth Helen RESIGNED	Director	06 Jun 2003	06 Jul 2007	United Kingdom	December 1964	19 Park Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 0RW
HUNTER, Alastair RESIGNED	Director		28 May 1993		July 1947	5 Douglas Gardens, Bearsden, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G61 2SJ
HUTCHINSON, Geoffrey Herbert RESIGNED	Director		08 Jul 2005		October 1919	19 Broadlands Avenue, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 4HQ
IDRIS, Ibrahim Mohammed, Dr RESIGNED	Director	25 Jun 1999	06 Jun 2003		June 1955	No 3 Jalan 3/6m, Bandar Baru Bangi, 43000, Kajang
JACKSON, James RESIGNED	Director	03 Jul 1997	25 Jun 1999		November 1933	131 Queens Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 5HX
JAY, Jennifer Anne RESIGNED	Director	16 Sep 2010	18 Jul 2012	South Africa	December 1962	16, Sea Cottage Drive, Noordhoek, Cape Town, South Africa

PETERS, Brenda ACTIVE
Role: Secretary
Appointed on: 11 Jul 2013
Address: Mentor House, Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6AY, England

ARMSTRONG, Graham John ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 11 Sep 2018
Country of Residence: Cyprus
Date of birth: October 1950
Address: Mentor House, Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6AY, England

BULLOCK, Alexandra Ruth ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 08 Sep 2021
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: April 1972
Address: Mentor House, Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6AY, England

BURY, James Andrew ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 06 Jul 2008
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: October 1953
Address: Mentor House, Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6AY, England

COOMBS, Deborah Lois ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 11 Sep 2018
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: February 1980
Address: Mentor House, Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6AY, England

COSGROVE, Nicola Jane ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 11 Sep 2018
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: August 1971
Address: Mentor House, Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6AY, England

CUNLIFFE, Zara Elizabeth ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 08 Sep 2021
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: June 1973
Address: Mentor House, Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6AY, England

HUMPHREY, Elizabeth Helen ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 08 Sep 2021
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: December 1964
Address: Mentor House, Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6AY, England

KNOWLES, Philip Andrew ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 08 Sep 2021
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: August 1962
Address: Mentor House, Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6AY, England

LESTER, Daniel Warren ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 12 Sep 2024
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: July 1987
Address: Mentor House, Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6AY, England

MCELROY, Con Robert ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 20 Sep 2023
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: May 1978
Address: Mentor House, Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6AY, England

MERRITT, Laura Petra, Dr ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 11 Sep 2018
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: September 1970
Address: Mentor House, Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6AY, England

PETERS, Brenda ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 27 Jun 2002
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: March 1945
Address: Mentor House, Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6AY, England

PYE, David Alexander, Dr ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 20 Sep 2023
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: February 1965
Address: Mentor House, Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6AY, England

SHEPPARD, Paul Keith ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 11 Sep 2018
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: October 1972
Address: Mentor House, Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6AY, England

TAYLOR, Isla Josephine ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 18 Jan 2024
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: November 1996
Address: Mentor House, Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6AY, England

WILLIAMS, David Patrick ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 03 Jul 2015
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: June 1955
Address: Mentor House, Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6AY, England

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