Hafren Advisory

A trusted partner for Investment Trusts, REITs and VCTs –

Providing bespoke company secretarial services

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Why Hafren

We aim, quite simply, to deliver a best-in-class Company Secretarial service to our clients. We offer a very high service level to a small number of select clients

Bespoke solutions
We offer a comprehensive range of company secretarial services designed around your specific needs, with a focus on what matters most to you and your business.
Commitment to excellence
We are unwavering in our commitment to delivering exceptional quality across all aspects of our service, ensuring that every detail meets the highest standards of accuracy and professionalism.
Dedicated expertise
Our team is exclusively focused on providing company secretarial services for Investment Trusts and REITs, ensuring you benefit from specialists who understand the complexities and intricacies of your sector.
Uncompromising confidentiality
We prioritise the highest levels of confidentiality in every aspect of our work. Whether managing sensitive corporate data or advising on strategic decisions, we ensure your information is handled with the utmost care and discretion.
Building long-term relationships
We believe that fostering strong relationships with the Board, Investment Manager, and other service providers is the cornerstone of delivering exceptional service.

Our Services

We can provide a comprehensive range of company secretarial services to suit your requirements, which include:

  • Ensuring Boards and Committees fulfil their duties
  • Organising meeting logistics
  • Preparing and agreeing agendas
  • Collating and disseminating Board papers
  • Attendance and minuting at meetings
  • Circulation of minutes and actions
  • Facilitating director inductions and professional development
  • Arranging an annual Board evaluation process
  • Planning and attendance at shareholder meetings
  • Preparation of AGM notice, Chair’s script and other supporting documents
  • Engaging with proxy voting agencies
  • Organising and preparing for declaration of dividends
  • Reviewing the Company’s website for accuracy and completeness of information
  • Dealing with s.808 enquiries and requests to inspect the register
  • Receipt and reporting of TR1 notifications
  • Assisting in preparation of annual and interim reports
  • Advising on UK Corporate Governance Code (or other relevant code)
  • Listing Rule and Disclosure and Transparency Rules compliance
  • Compliance with Market Abuse Regulations including maintenance of insider lists and PDMR/PCA dealings
  • Acting as named Company Secretary
  • Providing registered office
  • Release of all stock exchange announcements
  • Maintenance of minute books and statutory registers
  • Production of the annual confirmation statement and other filings as required with Companies House Incorporations
  • Act as named Company Secretary
  • Provide registered office
  • Maintenance of minute books and statutory records
  • Production of the annual confirmation statement and other filings as required
    with Companies House
  • Preparation of documentation for transactions such as allotments/capital
    reductions/dividends
  • Incorporations

Our Team

Rebecca Lillington

Head of Secretariat

Nicole Kershaw

Assistant Company Secretary