Corporate relationships identified
Director and registered-address records connect the subject to two companies.
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BACKGROUND CHECKMaya EllisonBristol, United Kingdom
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AI INVESTIGATION SUMMARY
A connected public-record picture
The subject is connected to two active companies and three historic addresses. One possible officer match requires independent confirmation before reliance.
Historic address supported
Multiple public records reference an earlier Bristol address.
Possible officer match
A similarly named company officer should be verified before use.
Electoral record
SourceStrong match / Bristol address
Company director
SourceStrong match / Active appointment
Planning applicant
SourcePossible match / Review required
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