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Official record Companies House · updated 27th September 2026 · Sources

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Previous officers 39

  1. Peter Edward Anthony Atherton 2024-2025 Director View profile
  2. Tajah Kamali Stevens 2024-2026 Director View profile
  3. Michael Reinsoo 2023-2023 Director View profile
  4. Dr Caroline Janette Bald 2022-2023 Director View profile
  5. Emma Jane Wilson 2020-2024 Director View profile
  6. Michael William Pattinson 2020-2023 Director View profile
  7. Mandeep Kaur Mahil 2020-2024 Director View profile
  8. Mark Keith Rowe 2018-2024 Director View profile
  9. Faye Anna Goldman 2018-2026 Director View profile
  10. Leigh Caroline Hardy 2018-2026 Director View profile
  11. Mark James Day 2018-2024 Director View profile
  12. Nigel Parsons 2015-2022 Director View profile
  13. Zoe Hannah Veater 2015-2020 Director View profile
  14. Valerie Ann Woodcock 2015-2018 Director View profile
  15. Salima Budhani 2015-2022 Director View profile
  16. Andrew Christopher Burton 2014-2015 Director View profile
  17. Carlotta Allum Goulden 2013-2019 Director View profile
  18. Bill Davies 2013-2015 Director View profile
  19. Andrew James Henley 2013-2018 Director View profile
  20. Michele Ruth Grant 2011-2018 Director View profile
  21. Dr Andreas Aresti 2011-2012 Director View profile
  22. David John Nicholson 2011-2011 Director View profile
  23. Brian Norman Bingham 2011-2013 Director View profile
  24. Emma Nisku Norton 2011-2015 Director View profile
  25. Linda Susan Pizani Williams 2011-2018 Director View profile
  26. Mark Oaten 2007-2012 Director View profile
  27. Bruce Anthony George Gill 2007-2011 Director View profile
  28. Robin John Pitt 2005-2008 Director View profile
  29. Charles Edward Paul Kyle 2001-2005 Director View profile
  30. David Denis Smith 2000-2013 Director View profile
  31. Samantha Banks 1999-2000 Director View profile
  32. David Elkan Abrahamson 1999-2000 Director View profile
  33. Julie Wright 1999-2000 Director View profile
  34. Mark Francis Leech 1999-1999 Director View profile
  35. Joseph Henry Baden 2007-2013 Secretary View profile
  36. Anthony Dunn 2001-2007 Secretary View profile
  37. Flo Krause 2000-2003 Secretary View profile
  38. Vivien Louise Palmer 1999-2000 Secretary View profile
  39. Robert Cummines 1999-1999 Secretary View profile

Directors and secretaries as filed at Companies House.

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About

What it does
Other service activities n.e.c.
Incorporated
17/06/1999
Registered office
Maidstone
Also a registered charity
Unlock, for People With Criminal Records
Previous names
Unlock National Association of EX-Offenders Limited (until 15/08/2025)

Ownership

Owned by (8) iOwned byIndividuals and companies registered as having significant control over this company, from the Companies House PSC (persons with significant control) register. People whose ownership could not be confirmed to one individual are not listed as confirmed owners.

  • Salima Budhani ceased 2020-06-18
    significant influence · notified 2016-07-01
  • Valerie Ann Woodcock ceased 2018-09-20
    significant influence · notified 2016-07-01
  • Linda Susan Pizani Williams ceased 2018-10-17
    significant influence · notified 2016-07-01
  • Nigel Parsons ceased 2020-06-18
    significant influence · notified 2016-07-01 - confirmed: also a director of this company
  • Andrew James Henley ceased 2018-09-20
    significant influence · notified 2016-07-01
  • Leigh Caroline Hardy ceased 2020-06-18
    significant influence · notified 2018-06-11
  • Mark Keith Rowe ceased 2020-06-18
    significant influence · notified 2018-06-11
  • Mark James Day ceased 2020-06-18
    significant influence · notified 2018-06-11 - confirmed: also a director of this company
  • Possible match - name could not be confirmed to one individualiPossible matchThis PSC filing could not be confirmed to one individual. Not shown as confirmed ownership.

Group

  1. Unlock, for People With Criminal Records is controlled by Salima Budhani
    Evidence
    ceased significant influence · notified 2016-07-01, ceased 2020-06-18 · source: Companies House PSC register

Ultimately controlled by Salima Budhani.

Ownership paths are calculated from Companies House persons-with-significant-control filings. Each step shows the filed nature of control and dates; a step marked "ceased" is historical, not current.

Grants received

5 grants · £821,929 total

360Giving data, published by funders. Coverage only includes funders who publish their grants to 360Giving, so these figures are a floor, not a complete picture.

Top funders

Most recent

  • Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust £39,8652025-03-28
  • The National Lottery Community Fund £175,8422024-08-29
  • The National Lottery Community Fund £5,3302020-10-22
  • The National Lottery Community Fund £253,6672019-10-17
  • The National Lottery Community Fund £347,2252007-04-11
Board analysis

Board DNA

How this board is put together, from the Companies House officer record and Charity Commission trustee records - deterministic, no AI.iBoard compositionCounted from the dated Companies House officer record: the current directors only, past directors excluded.

10 directors on the board

2.8y median 1.9y
average tenure
6.4y
longest tenure

Directors past 6 years

First-time vs portfolio directors

First-time (5)

Portfolio (5)

Left in the last 12 months

Where else this board sits iWhere else this board sitsThe charitable fields these directors govern in elsewhere, by Charity Commission classification. Excludes this company and any charity it is the legal face of.

Business services 2Professional services 2Education 1Health and social care 1

The sectors these directors govern in elsewhere. This company, and any charity it is the legal face of, are excluded - counting them would just tell you what you are already looking at.

Gaps to watch

  • Narrow spread of sectors across the board

Where to look Suggested search: directors from a wider range of sectors.

Sources

Official record from Companies House. Governance Register calculates the connections.

Record details
Company number
03791535
Status
Active
Type
PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)
Accounts next due
31/12/2026
Edition
Register edition compiled 27th September 2026
Labels
Official record from Companies House · Calculated derived by Governance Register.

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