CAFFYNS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
CAFFYNS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY is a public limited company registered in England and Wales under company number 00105664, incorporated on 30 October 1909. Companies House records the company as Active, with its registered office at Meads Road, Eastbourne, Sussex, BN20 7DR.
Caffyns Public Limited Company is a long-established motor retail group tracing its origins to 1865, when founder William Morris Caffyn began trading as a gas and hot-water fitter and bell hanger before moving into motor vehicle sales in the early 1900s; the business incorporated as Caffyns Garages Ltd in 1909. Its registered SIC codes cover the sale of new cars and light motor vehicles, sale of other motor vehicles, maintenance and repair of motor vehicles, and retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories.
The company operates franchised car dealerships across Sussex and Kent, representing brands including Audi, CUPRA, Lotus, MG, SEAT, Skoda, Vauxhall, Volkswagen and Volvo, alongside aftersales servicing, parts and accessories.
Caffyns plc’s ordinary shares (ISIN GB0001615219) are admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker CFYN. Companies House confirms the company is exempt from the People with Significant Control disclosure requirement because its voting shares are admitted to trading on a regulated market.
For the year ended 31 March 2026, Caffyns plc reported group turnover of £270.7 million, down from £275.5 million the prior year, with a group loss before tax of £1.7 million, according to its final results announcement published 19 June 2026. New car unit deliveries fell 11% during the period, while used car sales grew 4% and aftersales revenue increased 6%.
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Shareholders
Shareholders of CAFFYNS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
Caffyns plc’s ordinary shares trade on the London Stock Exchange (ticker CFYN, ISIN GB0001615219), so its shareholder disclosure follows the UK’s major-shareholding notification regime (DTR5) rather than the Companies House People with Significant Control register; the company has been exempt from PSC filing since 8 August 2021 because its voting shares are admitted to trading on a regulated market.
The most recent major-shareholding notification, effective 17 August 2026 and notified to the market on 18 August 2026, disclosed that Maland Pension Fund held 745,500 ordinary shares directly, representing 27.34% of voting rights, up from a previously notified holding of 22.22%. The same notification associated this holding with Andrew Perloff and a related holding via Portnard Limited (0.77% of voting rights). Only shareholdings crossing statutory notification thresholds are publicly disclosed through this mechanism; the complete shareholder register is not publicly available.
Ultimate beneficial ownership
Andrew Perloff is named as the person subject to the notification obligation behind the Maland Pension Fund and Portnard Limited holdings, with combined voting rights of 27.34% as of 17 August 2026. This information derives from a DTR5 major-shareholding notification rather than a PSC filing, since Caffyns plc is exempt from PSC disclosure. The precise ownership or control chain linking Mr Perloff to Maland Pension Fund was not set out in the notification reviewed, so an effective ownership percentage through that chain cannot be independently calculated here.
Data availability
Shareholder information for Caffyns plc is major shareholders only: Companies House does not require PSC disclosure given the company’s regulated-market listing, and only holdings crossing DTR5 notification thresholds are publicly disclosed via regulatory news service announcements.
Sources
- Companies House, CAFFYNS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY persons with significant control, find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk, retrieved 18 September 2026.
- Investegate, "Holding(s) in Company", Caffyns plc RNS announcement, published 18 August 2026, retrieved 18 September 2026.
Officers
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Directors and officers of CAFFYNS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
As recorded on the Companies House officers register, retrieved 18 September 2026, Caffyns plc has six active officers: five directors and one company secretary (one person holds both roles). The current directors are Stephen Gerard Bellamy (appointed 18 June 2019), Sarah Jane Caffyn (appointed 28 April 2003; also company secretary since 20 July 1999), Simon Graham Morris Caffyn (appointed 16 July 1992), Nigel Timothy Gourlay (appointed 26 September 2013), Joella Natalia Timperley (appointed 5 January 2026) and Richard Crossley Wright (appointed 1 November 2011). All current officers share a correspondence address at Meads Road, Eastbourne, Sussex, BN20 7DR. Nationality is officially disclosed as British for Sarah Jane Caffyn, Simon Graham Morris Caffyn, Nigel Timothy Gourlay, Joella Natalia Timperley and Richard Crossley Wright, and as New Zealander for Stephen Gerard Bellamy; country of residence is recorded as England for all current officers. Companies House also lists a number of historical, resigned directors dating back to the 1990s; this update did not independently re-verify every historical entry beyond confirming the current active register.
Recent officer changes
- Appointment: Mrs Joella Natalia Timperley appointed director, effective 5 January 2026 (Companies House filing dated 8 January 2026).
- Termination: Mr Michael Warren’s directorship terminated, effective 5 January 2026 (Companies House filing dated 8 January 2026).
Data availability
UK officer information is Full: Companies House publishes current and historical directors and secretaries with appointment and resignation dates. Occupation is not disclosed for current officers in the source reviewed. Nationality and country of residence, where shown above, are as officially disclosed to Companies House and were not inferred from name, address or correspondence details.
Sources
- Companies House, CAFFYNS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY officers, find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk, retrieved 18 September 2026.
- Companies House, CAFFYNS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY filing history, find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk, retrieved 18 September 2026.
Group Structure
Group structure of CAFFYNS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
No verified corporate parent of Caffyns plc was identified; the company’s shares are traded on the London Stock Exchange, and no filing reviewed records it as a subsidiary of another entity. Caffyns plc files consolidated group accounts with Companies House (most recently for the period ended 31 March 2026), indicating that it holds one or more subsidiary undertakings. One direct subsidiary relationship was independently verified: Caffyns Properties Limited (company number 03421148), a dormant private limited company registered in England and Wales, in which Caffyns plc is recorded as a person with significant control holding more than 50% but less than 75% of shares, notified 6 April 2016. This overview reflects Companies House filings retrieved 18 September 2026 and should be treated as partial, since Caffyns plc’s own consolidated group accounts were not opened in full for this update and may disclose further subsidiary undertakings not independently verified here.
Verified corporate relationships
| Entity | Country | Registration number | Relationship | Ownership | Status | Information date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caffyns Properties Limited | GB | 03421148 | Direct subsidiary | More than 50% but less than 75% | Active (dormant) | 6 April 2016 |
Data availability
Corporate-linkage information for Caffyns plc is partial: one subsidiary relationship is verified via that entity’s own PSC register, but the company’s full consolidated group accounts were not reviewed for this update, so additional subsidiaries may exist and are not confirmed here.
Sources
- Companies House, CAFFYNS PROPERTIES LIMITED persons with significant control, find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk, retrieved 18 September 2026.
- Companies House, CAFFYNS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY filing history, find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk, retrieved 18 September 2026.
CAFFYNS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does CAFFYNS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY do?
UK motor retailer operating franchised car dealerships and aftersales servicing across Sussex and Kent.
Who owns CAFFYNS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY?
Maland Pension Fund notified as holding 27.34% of voting rights as of 17 August 2026 (DTR5 notification); full register not public.
Who is CAFFYNS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY's UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner)?
Andrew Perloff named as the person behind the Maland Pension Fund and Portnard Limited holdings, combined voting rights 27.34%.
What is CAFFYNS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY's company registration number?
CAFFYNS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY's registration number is 00105664, filed with Companies House in United Kingdom. Its current status on the register is active.
Is CAFFYNS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY still an active company?
CAFFYNS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY's status on Companies House is listed as active.
When was CAFFYNS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY incorporated?
CAFFYNS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY was incorporated on 30 October 1909, according to Companies House.
What is CAFFYNS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY's registered address?
The registered address on file for CAFFYNS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY is Sussex, United Kingdom.
What legal structure is CAFFYNS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY registered as?
CAFFYNS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY is registered as a Public Limited Company in United Kingdom.
What is CAFFYNS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY's revenue?
Group turnover of GBP 270.7 million for the year ended 31 March 2026, down from GBP 275.5 million the prior year.
Is CAFFYNS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY listed on a stock exchange?
London Stock Exchange, ticker CFYN, ISIN GB0001615219; exempt from PSC filing as a regulated-market issuer.
Who are the officers/directors of CAFFYNS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY?
Six active officers: five directors and company secretary Sarah Jane Caffyn; most recent appointment Joella Natalia Timperley, 5 January 2026.
Does CAFFYNS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY have a parent company or subsidiaries?
No verified parent; one verified direct subsidiary, Caffyns Properties Limited (dormant), holding notified 6 April 2016.
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Where does this company information come from, and how current is it?
This record is sourced directly from Companies House and was last synced on 18 September 2026.