LANDFORD CLEANING SERVICES LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
SC109130 · ltd · incorporated 1988-02-10
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 37.7y old — refinance window within 12 months
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
51/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 99999
Sector: Extraterritorial bodies
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 51/100 (worth a look), bankability 60/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 59). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. 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: share sale to pe / searcher (58/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
2 live charges · oldest 37.7y
65/100
clean up first
Refinance viable after a tidy-up — address the highlighted items first.
- · Oldest live charge is 37.7 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Single lender — cleanest path to refinance.
- · Legal-friction score 40/100 — 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
2 charges (2/2 with lender, 2/2 with type)
90
Directors & officers
23 officers (2 active, 23 linked, 17 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
14 connected companies via shared directors
87
Filing history
150 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
51/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.
Business quality
10
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
75
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 (73 events)Click to expand
- 2024-03-11⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2024-03-11🏁Company dissolved
- 2023-12-11⚠️liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting-scotlandinsolvency · LIQ13(Scot)
- 2022-12-05📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2022-11-07📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2022-11-04📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2022-10-11📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2022-10-11📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2022-10-11⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2022-10-11📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2022-10-11📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2022-10-11📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2022-10-11📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2022-09-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-09-01📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-09-01🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2021-11-01📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-10-29📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-10-22➕ROBERTS, Joanne appointeddirector
- 2021-10-22➖VAN DER WAAG, Bruce Andrew resigneddirector
- 2021-08-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-08-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-07-31➖HAMILTON, Stephanie Louise resigneddirector
- 2021-06-03📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-05-21➕BENISON, Elizabeth Michelle appointeddirector
- 2021-03-05📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-03-05📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-02-28➖LEIGH, Philip John resigneddirector
- 2021-02-22➕HAMILTON, Stephanie Louise appointeddirector
- 2020-12-23➖PATEL, Purvin Kumar Madhusudan resigneddirector
- 2020-12-23📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-12-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2020-06-16➖BRABIN, Matthew Edward Stanley resigneddirector
- 2020-06-16➕PATEL, Purvin Kumar Madhusudan appointeddirector
- 2019-05-13➕VAN DER WAAG, Bruce Andrew appointeddirector
- 2019-02-28➕LEIGH, Philip John appointeddirector
- 2019-02-28➖PLUCNAR JENSEN, Barbara resigneddirector
- 2016-10-03➕PLUCNAR JENSEN, Barbara appointeddirector
- 2016-10-03➖VESTERGAARD, Jorn resigneddirector
- 2016-08-01➕BRABIN, Matthew Edward Stanley appointeddirector
- 2016-08-01➖SYKES, Richard Ian resigneddirector
- 2015-11-13➖BRABIN, Matthew Edward Stanley resigneddirector
- 2015-06-01➕VESTERGAARD, Jorn appointeddirector
- 2012-03-12➕SYKES, Richard Ian appointeddirector
- 2011-11-30➖ANDERSEN, Henrik resigneddirector
- 2010-10-27➖OPENSHAW, Robert David resigneddirector
- 2009-05-19➖ANDERSEN, Henrik resignedsecretary
- 2009-03-16➕BRABIN, Matthew Edward Stanley appointeddirector
- 2005-10-01➕ANDERSEN, Henrik appointedsecretary
- 2005-10-01➕ANDERSEN, Henrik appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 73 events
Owner dependency
66/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 59 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
56/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 59. Early succession window.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 38 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
2 high ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2024-03-11
3 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2024-03-11: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2023-12-11: liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting-scotland
Group structure
Iss Brightspark Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Iss Brightspark Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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LANDFORD CLEANING SERVICES LIMITED
This company · SC109130
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Iss Brightspark Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 04/11/2022 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Iss Scotland Limitedceased 04/11/2022· 75-100% shares
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1988-02-10
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC99999 — SIC 99999
Registered office
Unit D2 Fairways Business Park
Deer Park Avenue
Livingston
EH54 8AF
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2021-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 21 resigned)
BENISON, Elizabeth Michelle→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2021-05-21
View their other companies + combined net worth →
ROBERTS, Joanne→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2021-10-22
View their other companies + combined net worth →
ANDERSEN, Henrik→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-10-01 · resigned 2009-05-19
GRAVENHORST, Jeff Olsen→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-01-13 · resigned 2005-09-30
GROOME-VINE, Wendy Isabella→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-11-30 · resigned 2004-09-30
PETERKINS, SOLICITORS→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1988-02-10 · resigned 2001-11-30
ANDERSEN, Henrik→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2005-10-01 · resigned 2011-11-30
ANDERSON, Philip Edward→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 1988-02-10 · resigned 1988-03-10
BRABIN, Matthew Edward Stanley→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2016-08-01 · resigned 2020-06-16
BRABIN, Matthew Edward Stanley→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2009-03-16 · resigned 2015-11-13
CARNEGIE, James Mutch→
Resigneddirector · appointed 1988-03-10 · resigned 1988-09-04
GRAVENHORST, Jeff Olsen→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2002-05-30 · resigned 2005-09-30
HALL, John→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 1988-03-10 · resigned 2002-02-28
HAMILTON, Stephanie Louise→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2021-02-22 · resigned 2021-07-31
HUNTER, Neil Cameron→
Resignednominee-director · appointed 1988-02-10 · resigned 1988-03-10
LEIGH, Philip John→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2019-02-28 · resigned 2021-02-28
OPENSHAW, Robert David→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 2001-11-30 · resigned 2010-10-27
PATEL, Purvin Kumar Madhusudan→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2020-06-16 · resigned 2020-12-23
PAUL, Douglas→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2001-11-30 · resigned 2004-09-30
PLUCNAR JENSEN, Barbara→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2016-10-03 · resigned 2019-02-28
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Mortgages & charges
2
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:2 of 2 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 26/06/1989 | 28/12/2001 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Bond & floating charge | 1 property | 09/08/1988 | 01/09/2022 |
Recent filings (150 total)
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2024-03-11
liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting-scotland
insolvency · LIQ13(Scot)
2023-12-11
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2022-12-05
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2022-11-07
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2022-11-04
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2022-10-11
legacy
capital · SH20
2022-10-11
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2022-10-11
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2022-10-11
memorandum-articles
incorporation · MA
2022-10-11
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2022-10-11
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2022-10-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-09-22
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2022-09-01
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-01-20