GOOSEBECK TRADING LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
SC108547 · ltd · incorporated 1988-01-06
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
Opportunity decay
approaching window · 12-months
Approaching a transaction window — refinance or sale event plausible in the next 12 months.
- · Oldest live charge 28.3y old — refinance window within 12 months
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
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Opportunity
59/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified
Sector: Financial & insurance
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 59/100 (worth a look), bankability 75/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: Company dissolved. Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (73/100).
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Refinance opportunity
1 live charge · oldest 28.3y
65/100
clean up first
Refinance viable after a tidy-up — address the highlighted items first.
- · Oldest live charge is 28.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Single lender — cleanest path to refinance.
- · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (61/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
1 charges (1/1 with lender, 1/1 with type)
90
Directors & officers
23 officers (3 active, 23 linked, 16 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
18 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
144 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
59/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.
Business quality
30
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
49
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (59 events)Click to expand
- 2024-09-03📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2024-09-03🏁Company dissolved
- 2024-06-18📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2024-06-12📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2024-05-14📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2024-05-13📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2024-05-13📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2024-05-13⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2024-05-13📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2023-09-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-09-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-09-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2020-12-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2019-06-17📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2018-06-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2017-08-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2017-06-28📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2017-06-22➖WHALLEY, Amanda resignedsecretary
- 2016-06-21📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2015-12-29➖WALLACE, Alistair James Wishart Falconer resigneddirector
- 2011-05-19➖SUBCZYNSKA-SAMBERGER, Anna Karolina resignedsecretary
- 2011-05-19➕WHALLEY, Amanda appointedsecretary
- 2010-06-25➕SUBCZYNSKA-SAMBERGER, Anna Karolina appointedsecretary
- 2010-06-25➖WILLIAMS, Heather Jane resignedsecretary
- 2008-09-30➕HOLCROFT, Thomas Bernard Manning appointeddirector
- 2008-09-30➖LEATHAM, Philip William resigneddirector
- 2006-05-04➖LEATHAM, Philip William resignedsecretary
- 2006-05-04➕WILLIAMS, Heather Jane appointedsecretary
- 2004-09-28➕HAMBRO, Leo Percival appointeddirector
- 2002-11-21➕WALLACE, Alistair James Wishart Falconer appointeddirector
- 2000-08-31➕HAMBRO, Peter Charles Percival appointeddirector
- 2000-08-31➕LEATHAM, Philip William appointedsecretary
- 2000-08-31➕LEATHAM, Philip William appointeddirector
- 2000-08-30➖WAVERLEY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LTD resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2000-08-30➖BUCHER, Peter Melville Blackwood resigneddirector
- 2000-08-30➖PATERSON, William resigneddirector
- 2000-04-30➖JOHNSTON, Anthony Graeme Douglas resigneddirector
- 2000-04-25➕PATERSON, William appointeddirector
- 1998-01-23➕JOHNSTON, Anthony Graeme Douglas appointeddirector
- 1998-01-23➖LAWWELL, Peter Thomas resigneddirector
- 1997-12-19🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Clydesdale Bank Public Limited Company
- 1997-05-31➖MCLUCAS, William Philip resigneddirector
- 1996-05-31➖NOBLE, Timothy Peter, Sir resigneddirector
- 1996-05-31➖SHEPHARD, Roy resigneddirector
- 1996-03-18➕LAWWELL, Peter Thomas appointeddirector
- 1995-12-15➕MCLUCAS, William Philip appointeddirector
- 1995-03-14➖HOWE, Arthur Cresswell Aspinall resigneddirector
- 1995-03-14➕SHEPHARD, Roy appointeddirector
- 1994-07-27➖CROLE, Colin Alexander resigneddirector
- 1992-12-31➖BURNELL, Peter Charles Desborough resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 59 events
Owner dependency
83/100
Critical — business is the founderThe business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.
FACTORS
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 26 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 81 — succession pressure is live.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
Succession & seller-readiness
90/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 81 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 26 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 38 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
2 high ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2024-09-03
1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2024-05-13: legacy
Group structure
H&H Mining (Investments) Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
H&H Mining (Investments) Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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GOOSEBECK TRADING LIMITED
This company · SC108547
Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
H&H Mining (Investments) Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1988-01-06
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC64999 — Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified
Registered office
5 Cairnlee Terrace
Bieldside
Aberdeen
AB15 9AE
Scotland
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2022-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: 2024-01-04
Officers (0 active · 20 resigned)
HAMBRO, Leo Percival→
Activedirector · ~49y · appointed 2004-09-28
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HAMBRO, Peter Charles Percival→
Activedirector · ~81y · appointed 2000-08-31
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HOLCROFT, Thomas Bernard Manning→
Activedirector · ~79y · appointed 2008-09-30
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LEATHAM, Philip William→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2000-08-31 · resigned 2006-05-04
SUBCZYNSKA-SAMBERGER, Anna Karolina→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2010-06-25 · resigned 2011-05-19
WHALLEY, Amanda→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2011-05-19 · resigned 2017-06-22
WILLIAMS, Heather Jane→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-05-04 · resigned 2010-06-25
D.W. COMPANY SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1988-01-06 · resigned 1990-01-05
WAVERLEY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LTD→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · resigned 2000-08-30
BUCHER, Peter Melville Blackwood→
Resigneddirector · ~81y · resigned 2000-08-30
BURNELL, Peter Charles Desborough→
Resigneddirector · ~85y · appointed 1988-03-23 · resigned 1992-12-31
COUTTS, Maureen Sheila→
Resignednominee-director · appointed 1988-01-06 · resigned 1990-01-05
CROLE, Colin Alexander→
Resigneddirector · ~98y · resigned 1994-07-27
HARDIE, David→
Resignednominee-director · ~72y · appointed 1988-01-06 · resigned 1990-01-05
HOWE, Arthur Cresswell Aspinall→
Resigneddirector · ~98y · appointed 1988-03-23 · resigned 1995-03-14
JOHNSTON, Anthony Graeme Douglas→
Resigneddirector · ~84y · appointed 1998-01-23 · resigned 2000-04-30
LAWWELL, Peter Thomas→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 1996-03-18 · resigned 1998-01-23
LEATHAM, Philip William→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 2000-08-31 · resigned 2008-09-30
MCLUCAS, William Philip→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 1995-12-15 · resigned 1997-05-31
NOBLE, Timothy Peter, Sir→
Resigneddirector · ~83y · resigned 1996-05-31
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Mortgages & charges
1
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:1 of 1 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Virgin Money Clydesdale Bank Public Limited Company | Floating charge | 1 property | 19/12/1997 | — |
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Recent filings (144 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2024-09-03
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2024-06-18
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2024-06-12
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2024-05-14
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2024-05-13
legacy
capital · SH20
2024-05-13
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2024-05-13
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2024-05-13
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-01-04
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-09-21
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-01-09
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-09-28
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-01-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2021-09-08
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-01-04