MWI BUYING GROUP LIMITED

Company summary

Company number: 02617906
Status: ACTIVE
Incorporated / age: 6 June 199135 years
Registered office: Centaur House, Torbay Road, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EU, England
Accounts due: 30 June 2027
Confirmation statement due: 14 June 2027
Active officers: 4
Outstanding charges: 0

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Company type
Private limited company
Address
Centaur House, Torbay Road, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EU, England
Nature of business
Veterinary activities
Previous company names
ST. FRANCIS LIMITED

Officer details

Filing history

Timeline

People with significant control

Charges

Registers

Exemptions

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MWI BUYING GROUP LIMITED

Company summary

Company number: 02617906
Status: ACTIVE
Incorporated / age: 6 June 199135 years
Registered office: Centaur House, Torbay Road, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EU, England
Accounts due: 30 June 2027
Confirmation statement due: 14 June 2027
Active officers: 4
Outstanding charges: 0

Sourced from Companies House, retrieved 29 August 2026 at 18:55 UTC. This is public register information, not a credit or legal assessment.

View this company on the Companies House register

Company type
Private limited company
Address
Centaur House, Torbay Road, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EU, England
Nature of business
Veterinary activities
Previous company names
ST. FRANCIS LIMITED

Officer details

Name	Role	Appointed On	Resigned On	Country of Residence	Date of Birth	Address
CARTER, Lisa ACTIVE	Secretary	28 Aug 2025				Centaur House, Torbay Road, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EU, England
HUNT, Emma Louise ACTIVE	Director	08 Jun 2026		United Kingdom	December 1978	Mwi Animal Health, Torbay Road, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EU, England
SHELL, Steven Daniel ACTIVE	Director	29 Jun 2022		United States	May 1960	3041, W. Pasadena Drive, Boise, Idaho, 83705, United States
WHITE, Alan John ACTIVE	Director	01 Jul 2026		United Kingdom	October 1971	Centaur House, Torbay Road, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EU, United Kingdom
BURLEY, Graham John RESIGNED	Secretary	01 Jul 2019	14 Oct 2024			Centaur House, Torbay Road, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EU, England
HODGKIN, John Bonham RESIGNED	Secretary	06 Jun 1991	07 Jun 2010			Llanquilan Farm, Itton, Chepstow, Gwent, NP16 6BP
PAULL, Andrew RESIGNED	Secretary	01 Jul 2016	30 Nov 2018			Centaur House, Torbay Road, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EU, England
STEPHENSON, Simon Paul RESIGNED	Secretary	07 Jun 2010	02 Dec 2015			Churchfield Offices, Harley Way, Lyveden, Oundle, Northants, PE8 5AU, England
TOPPER, Brian RESIGNED	Secretary	30 Nov 2018	01 Jul 2019			Centaur House, Torbay Road, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EU, England
WEBB, Samantha RESIGNED	Secretary	14 Oct 2024	28 Aug 2025			Centaur House, Torbay Road, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EU, England
LONDON LAW SECRETARIAL LIMITED RESIGNED	Nominee Secretary	06 Jun 1991	06 Jun 1991			84 Temple Chambers, Temple Avenue, London, EC4Y 0HP
BURLEY, Graham John RESIGNED	Director	14 Oct 2024	20 Jun 2025	England	March 1979	Centaur House, Torbay Road, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EU, England
CHOU, John Gardner RESIGNED	Director	14 Jan 2019	01 Jul 2022	United States	October 1956	227, Washington Street, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, 19428, United States
CLEARY JR, James F RESIGNED	Director	02 Dec 2015	01 Jul 2026	United States	July 1963	1, West First Avenue, Conshohocken, 19428, United States
GOSNEY, Leana RESIGNED	Director	20 Jun 2025	08 Jun 2026	United Kingdom	October 1983	Centaur House, Torbay Road, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EU, England
HARBORD, David RESIGNED	Director	19 Dec 2013	12 Nov 2014	England	February 1961	20, Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8RZ, England
HODGKIN, John Bonham RESIGNED	Director	06 Jun 1991	02 Dec 2015	United Kingdom	October 1950	Llanquilan Farm, Itton, Chepstow, Gwent, NP16 6BP
HODGKIN, Sarah Gillian Roberts RESIGNED	Director	01 Jan 1994	24 Mar 2010	Uk	February 1957	Llanquilan Farm, Itton, Chepstow, Gwent, NP16 6BP
HORNER, David Alistair RESIGNED	Director	24 Mar 2010	12 Nov 2014	England	October 1959	11, George Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2EH
MACDONALD, Neil Morrison RESIGNED	Director	06 Jun 1991	07 Jan 1994		October 1959	19 Lindum Drive, Wickersley, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 0JW
PARK, Nicholas Robert RESIGNED	Director	24 Mar 2010	02 Dec 2015	United Kingdom	January 1972	92, Glapthorn Road, Oundle, Peterborough, PE8 4PS
SHAW, Mark Jeffrey RESIGNED	Director	02 Nov 2018	01 Dec 2021	United States	August 1962	3041, W. Pasadena Drive, Boise, Idaho, 83705, United States
STEPHENSON, Simon Paul RESIGNED	Director	24 Mar 2010	02 Dec 2015	United Kingdom	October 1965	St Peter's Callis, 13 All Saints Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2PA
THISTLETHWAYTE, Mark Edward RESIGNED	Director	24 Mar 2010	12 Nov 2014	United Kingdom	October 1964	20, Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8RZ
THISTLETHWAYTE, Robin RESIGNED	Director	24 Mar 2010	12 Nov 2014	United Kingdom	December 1935	20, Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8RZ
THOMPSON, Mary Patricia RESIGNED	Director	02 Dec 2015	02 Nov 2018	United States	January 1963	3790 S, Suntree Place, Boise, Idaho 83706, Usa
TINSLEY, David John RESIGNED	Director	01 Jul 2019	14 Oct 2024	England	January 1977	Centaur House, Torbay Road, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EU, England
WHITE, Alan RESIGNED	Director	24 Mar 2010	02 Dec 2015	United Kingdom	October 1971	Old Wagon And Horses, 98 West Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 4EF
WHITTAKER, George Anthony David RESIGNED	Director	12 Nov 2014	02 Dec 2015	United Kingdom	September 1969	1, Berkeley Street, London, W1J 8DJ, England
WILLIS, Keith Andrew RESIGNED	Director	12 Nov 2014	02 Dec 2015	United Kingdom	February 1963	1st Floor Gothic House, Barker Gate, Nottingham, NG1 1JU, England
LONDON LAW SERVICES LIMITED RESIGNED	Nominee Director	06 Jun 1991	06 Jun 1991			84 Temple Chambers, Temple Avenue, London, EC4Y 0HP

CARTER, Lisa ACTIVE
Role: Secretary
Appointed on: 28 Aug 2025
Address: Centaur House, Torbay Road, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EU, England

HUNT, Emma Louise ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 08 Jun 2026
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: December 1978
Address: Mwi Animal Health, Torbay Road, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EU, England

SHELL, Steven Daniel ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 29 Jun 2022
Country of Residence: United States
Date of birth: May 1960
Address: 3041, W. Pasadena Drive, Boise, Idaho, 83705, United States

WHITE, Alan John ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Jul 2026
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: October 1971
Address: Centaur House, Torbay Road, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EU, United Kingdom

BURLEY, Graham John RESIGNED
Role: Secretary
Appointed on: 01 Jul 2019
Resigned on: 14 Oct 2024
Address: Centaur House, Torbay Road, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EU, England

HODGKIN, John Bonham RESIGNED
Role: Secretary
Appointed on: 06 Jun 1991
Resigned on: 07 Jun 2010
Address: Llanquilan Farm, Itton, Chepstow, Gwent, NP16 6BP

PAULL, Andrew RESIGNED
Role: Secretary
Appointed on: 01 Jul 2016
Resigned on: 30 Nov 2018
Address: Centaur House, Torbay Road, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EU, England

STEPHENSON, Simon Paul RESIGNED
Role: Secretary
Appointed on: 07 Jun 2010
Resigned on: 02 Dec 2015
Address: Churchfield Offices, Harley Way, Lyveden, Oundle, Northants, PE8 5AU, England

TOPPER, Brian RESIGNED
Role: Secretary
Appointed on: 30 Nov 2018
Resigned on: 01 Jul 2019
Address: Centaur House, Torbay Road, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EU, England

WEBB, Samantha RESIGNED
Role: Secretary
Appointed on: 14 Oct 2024
Resigned on: 28 Aug 2025
Address: Centaur House, Torbay Road, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EU, England

LONDON LAW SECRETARIAL LIMITED RESIGNED
Role: Nominee Secretary
Appointed on: 06 Jun 1991
Resigned on: 06 Jun 1991
Address: 84 Temple Chambers, Temple Avenue, London, EC4Y 0HP

BURLEY, Graham John RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 14 Oct 2024
Resigned on: 20 Jun 2025
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: March 1979
Address: Centaur House, Torbay Road, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EU, England

CHOU, John Gardner RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 14 Jan 2019
Resigned on: 01 Jul 2022
Country of Residence: United States
Date of birth: October 1956
Address: 227, Washington Street, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, 19428, United States

CLEARY JR, James F RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 02 Dec 2015
Resigned on: 01 Jul 2026
Country of Residence: United States
Date of birth: July 1963
Address: 1, West First Avenue, Conshohocken, 19428, United States

GOSNEY, Leana RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 20 Jun 2025
Resigned on: 08 Jun 2026
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: October 1983
Address: Centaur House, Torbay Road, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EU, England

HARBORD, David RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 19 Dec 2013
Resigned on: 12 Nov 2014
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: February 1961
Address: 20, Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8RZ, England

HODGKIN, John Bonham RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 06 Jun 1991
Resigned on: 02 Dec 2015
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: October 1950
Address: Llanquilan Farm, Itton, Chepstow, Gwent, NP16 6BP

HODGKIN, Sarah Gillian Roberts RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Jan 1994
Resigned on: 24 Mar 2010
Country of Residence: Uk
Date of birth: February 1957
Address: Llanquilan Farm, Itton, Chepstow, Gwent, NP16 6BP

HORNER, David Alistair RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 24 Mar 2010
Resigned on: 12 Nov 2014
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: October 1959
Address: 11, George Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2EH

MACDONALD, Neil Morrison RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 06 Jun 1991
Resigned on: 07 Jan 1994
Date of birth: October 1959
Address: 19 Lindum Drive, Wickersley, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 0JW

PARK, Nicholas Robert RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 24 Mar 2010
Resigned on: 02 Dec 2015
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: January 1972
Address: 92, Glapthorn Road, Oundle, Peterborough, PE8 4PS

SHAW, Mark Jeffrey RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 02 Nov 2018
Resigned on: 01 Dec 2021
Country of Residence: United States
Date of birth: August 1962
Address: 3041, W. Pasadena Drive, Boise, Idaho, 83705, United States

STEPHENSON, Simon Paul RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 24 Mar 2010
Resigned on: 02 Dec 2015
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: October 1965
Address: St Peter's Callis, 13 All Saints Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2PA

THISTLETHWAYTE, Mark Edward RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 24 Mar 2010
Resigned on: 12 Nov 2014
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: October 1964
Address: 20, Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8RZ

THISTLETHWAYTE, Robin RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 24 Mar 2010
Resigned on: 12 Nov 2014
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: December 1935
Address: 20, Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8RZ

THOMPSON, Mary Patricia RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 02 Dec 2015
Resigned on: 02 Nov 2018
Country of Residence: United States
Date of birth: January 1963
Address: 3790 S, Suntree Place, Boise, Idaho 83706, Usa

TINSLEY, David John RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Jul 2019
Resigned on: 14 Oct 2024
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: January 1977
Address: Centaur House, Torbay Road, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EU, England

WHITE, Alan RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 24 Mar 2010
Resigned on: 02 Dec 2015
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: October 1971
Address: Old Wagon And Horses, 98 West Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 4EF

WHITTAKER, George Anthony David RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 12 Nov 2014
Resigned on: 02 Dec 2015
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: September 1969
Address: 1, Berkeley Street, London, W1J 8DJ, England

WILLIS, Keith Andrew RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 12 Nov 2014
Resigned on: 02 Dec 2015
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: February 1963
Address: 1st Floor Gothic House, Barker Gate, Nottingham, NG1 1JU, England

LONDON LAW SERVICES LIMITED RESIGNED
Role: Nominee Director
Appointed on: 06 Jun 1991
Resigned on: 06 Jun 1991
Address: 84 Temple Chambers, Temple Avenue, London, EC4Y 0HP

Filing history

Timeline

People with significant control

Charges

Created	Status	Filings
12 Nov 2014	Satisfied	Registration of a charge (MR01) (opens in a new tab)Satisfaction of a charge (MR04) (opens in a new tab)
12 Nov 2014	Satisfied	Registration of a charge (MR01) (opens in a new tab)Satisfaction of a charge (MR04) (opens in a new tab)
20 Sep 2012	Satisfied	Registration of a charge (MG01) (opens in a new tab)Satisfaction of a charge (MR04) (opens in a new tab)

Registers

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Name

Role

Appointed On

Resigned On

Country of Residence

Date of Birth

Address

CARTER, Lisa ACTIVE

Secretary

28 Aug 2025

Centaur House, Torbay Road, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EU, England

HUNT, Emma Louise ACTIVE

Director

08 Jun 2026

United Kingdom

December 1978

Mwi Animal Health, Torbay Road, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EU, England

SHELL, Steven Daniel ACTIVE

Director

29 Jun 2022

United States

May 1960

3041, W. Pasadena Drive, Boise, Idaho, 83705, United States

WHITE, Alan John ACTIVE

Director

01 Jul 2026

United Kingdom

October 1971

Centaur House, Torbay Road, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EU, United Kingdom

BURLEY, Graham John RESIGNED

Secretary

01 Jul 2019

14 Oct 2024

Centaur House, Torbay Road, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EU, England

HODGKIN, John Bonham RESIGNED

Secretary

06 Jun 1991

07 Jun 2010

Llanquilan Farm, Itton, Chepstow, Gwent, NP16 6BP

PAULL, Andrew RESIGNED

Secretary

01 Jul 2016

30 Nov 2018

Centaur House, Torbay Road, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EU, England

STEPHENSON, Simon Paul RESIGNED

Secretary

07 Jun 2010

02 Dec 2015

Churchfield Offices, Harley Way, Lyveden, Oundle, Northants, PE8 5AU, England

TOPPER, Brian RESIGNED

Secretary

30 Nov 2018

01 Jul 2019

Centaur House, Torbay Road, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EU, England

WEBB, Samantha RESIGNED

Secretary

14 Oct 2024

28 Aug 2025

Centaur House, Torbay Road, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EU, England

LONDON LAW SECRETARIAL LIMITED RESIGNED

Nominee Secretary

06 Jun 1991

84 Temple Chambers, Temple Avenue, London, EC4Y 0HP

BURLEY, Graham John RESIGNED

Director

14 Oct 2024

20 Jun 2025

England

March 1979

Centaur House, Torbay Road, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EU, England

CHOU, John Gardner RESIGNED

Director

14 Jan 2019

01 Jul 2022

United States

October 1956

227, Washington Street, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, 19428, United States

CLEARY JR, James F RESIGNED

Director

02 Dec 2015

01 Jul 2026

United States

July 1963

1, West First Avenue, Conshohocken, 19428, United States

GOSNEY, Leana RESIGNED

Director

20 Jun 2025

08 Jun 2026

United Kingdom

October 1983

Centaur House, Torbay Road, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EU, England

HARBORD, David RESIGNED

Director

19 Dec 2013

12 Nov 2014

England

February 1961

20, Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8RZ, England

HODGKIN, John Bonham RESIGNED

Director

06 Jun 1991

02 Dec 2015

United Kingdom

October 1950

Llanquilan Farm, Itton, Chepstow, Gwent, NP16 6BP

HODGKIN, Sarah Gillian Roberts RESIGNED

Director

01 Jan 1994

24 Mar 2010

February 1957

Llanquilan Farm, Itton, Chepstow, Gwent, NP16 6BP

HORNER, David Alistair RESIGNED

Director

24 Mar 2010

12 Nov 2014

England

October 1959

11, George Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2EH

MACDONALD, Neil Morrison RESIGNED

Director

06 Jun 1991

07 Jan 1994

October 1959

19 Lindum Drive, Wickersley, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 0JW

PARK, Nicholas Robert RESIGNED

Director

24 Mar 2010

02 Dec 2015

United Kingdom

January 1972

92, Glapthorn Road, Oundle, Peterborough, PE8 4PS

SHAW, Mark Jeffrey RESIGNED

Director

02 Nov 2018

01 Dec 2021

United States

August 1962

3041, W. Pasadena Drive, Boise, Idaho, 83705, United States

STEPHENSON, Simon Paul RESIGNED

Director

24 Mar 2010

02 Dec 2015

United Kingdom

October 1965

St Peter's Callis, 13 All Saints Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2PA

THISTLETHWAYTE, Mark Edward RESIGNED

Director

24 Mar 2010

12 Nov 2014

United Kingdom

October 1964

20, Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8RZ

THISTLETHWAYTE, Robin RESIGNED

Director

24 Mar 2010

12 Nov 2014

United Kingdom

December 1935

20, Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8RZ

THOMPSON, Mary Patricia RESIGNED

Director

02 Dec 2015

02 Nov 2018

United States

January 1963

3790 S, Suntree Place, Boise, Idaho 83706, Usa

TINSLEY, David John RESIGNED

Director

01 Jul 2019

14 Oct 2024

England

January 1977

Centaur House, Torbay Road, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EU, England

WHITE, Alan RESIGNED

Director

24 Mar 2010

02 Dec 2015

United Kingdom

October 1971

Old Wagon And Horses, 98 West Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 4EF

WHITTAKER, George Anthony David RESIGNED

Director

12 Nov 2014

02 Dec 2015

United Kingdom

September 1969

1, Berkeley Street, London, W1J 8DJ, England

WILLIS, Keith Andrew RESIGNED

Director

12 Nov 2014

02 Dec 2015

United Kingdom

February 1963

1st Floor Gothic House, Barker Gate, Nottingham, NG1 1JU, England

LONDON LAW SERVICES LIMITED RESIGNED

Nominee Director

06 Jun 1991

84 Temple Chambers, Temple Avenue, London, EC4Y 0HP