The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

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Board DNA

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5
directors on the board
11.9y median 6.6y
average tenure
24.3y
longest tenure
5
directors past 6 years
1 vs 2 portfolio
first-time directors
1
also govern a charity
0
left in the last 12 months

Where else this board sits

Professional services 4Education 1Finance 1Hospitality 1Tech and media 1

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Gaps to watch

  • Several long-serving directors could step down together

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Company details

Number02880683
StatusActive
TypePrivate Limited Company
Incorporated15/12/1993
AddressEARL GREY HOUSE LEVEL 2, 75-85 GREY STREET, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE1 6EF
Accounts next due31/12/2026
Accounts last made up31/03/2025

Industry (SIC)

73200 - Market research and public opinion polling

Ownership - persons with significant control (4)

  • Explain Holdings Limited
    ownership of shares 75-100% voting rights 75-100%
  • Mr David James Shiel ceased British
    ownership of shares 25-50% voting rights 25-50%
  • Mrs Gillian Shiel ceased British
    ownership of shares 25-50% voting rights 25-50%
  • Mrs Kim Louise Davis ceased British
    ownership of shares 75-100% voting rights 75-100%

Officers (10)

  • Hopkins, Emma Louise Director · appointed 2019
  • Shiel Redfern, Holly Jean Director · appointed 2019
  • Crinson, Rebecca Director · appointed 2019
  • Slater, Stephen Derek Director · appointed 2011
  • Davis, Kim Louise Director · appointed 2002
  • Riley, Claire Former Director · appointed 2015 · resigned 2022
  • Shiel, David James Former Secretary · appointed 1994 · resigned 2021
  • Shiel, Gillian Former Director · appointed 1994 · resigned 2019
  • Flynn, Austin Former Director · appointed 1993 · resigned 1994
  • Fish, Gregory Michael Former Secretary · appointed 1993 · resigned 1994

Directors and officers on the Companies House record, current and former.

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