The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

W.H. Bence (Coachworks) Limited

Company 01708157 Active

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Board DNA

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3
directors on the board
7.3y median 7.3y
average tenure
7.4y
longest tenure
2
directors past 6 years
0 vs 3 portfolio
first-time directors
0
also govern a charity
0
left in the last 12 months

Where else this board sits

Finance 7Manufacturing 4Other services 3

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Company details

Number01708157
StatusActive
TypePrivate Limited Company
Incorporated21/03/1983
AddressW H BENCE ARMSTRONG WAY, GREAT WESTERN BUSINESS PARK, YATE, BRISTOL, BS37 5NG
Accounts next due31/12/2026
Accounts last made up31/03/2025

Industry (SIC)

29100 - Manufacture of motor vehicles29201 - Manufacture of bodies (coachwork) for motor vehicles (except caravans)29202 - Manufacture of trailers and semi-trailers

Ownership - persons with significant control (2)

  • Bence Holdings Limited
    ownership of shares 75-100% voting rights 75-100% right to appoint and remove directors
  • Mr James Henry Brown ceased British
    ownership of shares 50-75%

Officers (7)

  • Brown, Edward Peter Director · appointed 2019
  • Brown, Oliver John Director · appointed 2019
  • Brown, Susan Forrest Secretary · appointed 2000
  • Brown, James Henry Director
  • Owen, Huw Griffith Former Director · appointed 2007 · resigned 2009
  • Fearn, Richard Maxwell Former Director · resigned 2013
  • Worlock, Terence Former Director · resigned 1996

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