FAMILY BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
SC199202 · ltd · incorporated 1999-08-24
Investment thesis
Established operating company — standard diligence applies, no dominant angle.
Why interesting: Live, filing, normal profile.
Why risky: No standout signals in either direction.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
66/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Management consultancy activities other than financial management
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 66/100 (strong), bankability 55/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Biggest value-creation lever: File overdue accounts. Clears statutory overdue flag — immediate bankability uplift for refinance conversations. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (45/100).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (59/100)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
Confirmed no charges registered
85
Directors & officers
16 officers (3 active, 16 linked, 14 with DOB)
88
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
98 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
66/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
55
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
59
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
90
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
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filings
Last 90 days
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filings
Last 180 days
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filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (47 events)Click to expand
- 2025-05-27📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-05-27📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-05-27📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-05-27📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-05-01➕BELL, David Graham appointeddirector
- 2025-05-01➕GILLIES, Fraser Anthony Brian appointeddirector
- 2025-05-01➖HOYLE, Susan Jane resigneddirector
- 2025-05-01➖MEREDITH, Colin resigneddirector
- 2025-02-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2024-12-20📄change-account-reference-date-company-previous-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2023-12-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2022-12-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2022-08-31📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2022-08-31📄change-corporate-secretary-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH04
- 2022-07-26➖BRASS, Colin John Stewart resigneddirector
- 2022-07-26📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2022-07-26📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-12-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2020-12-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2019-11-12📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2018-12-17📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2017-12-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2017-03-31➕MEREDITH, Colin appointeddirector
- 2017-03-31➖STEVEN, Ian William resigneddirector
- 2017-03-31➖STEVENSON, George Bruce resigneddirector
- 2015-04-01➕HOYLE, Susan Jane appointeddirector
- 2013-03-31➖BELL, David Graham resigneddirector
- 2013-03-31➖MCCRACKEN, Kenneth resigneddirector
- 2013-03-31➕STEVENSON, George Bruce appointeddirector
- 2011-02-24➕BELL, David Graham appointeddirector
- 2011-02-24➕BRASS, Colin John Stewart appointeddirector
- 2010-02-26➖BONE, David James resigneddirector
- 2009-06-30➖MURRAY, Barbara resigneddirector
- 2009-06-30➕STEVEN, Ian William appointeddirector
- 2007-08-15➖BELL, David Graham resigneddirector
- 2007-08-15➕BONE, David James appointeddirector
- 2006-09-19➕BELL, David Graham appointeddirector
- 2006-09-19➖BONE, David James resigneddirector
- 2004-01-27➖FERGUSON, Justine Ann resigneddirector
- 2000-10-05➕MURRAY, Barbara appointeddirector
- 2000-08-30➕BONE, David James appointeddirector
- 2000-08-30➕FERGUSON, Justine Ann appointeddirector
- 2000-08-30➕MCCRACKEN, Kenneth appointeddirector
- 2000-08-24➖WJM DIRECTORS LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-director
- 1999-08-24🏢Company incorporatedAs FAMILY BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LIMITED
- 1999-08-24➕WJM SECRETARIES LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 1999-08-24➕WJM DIRECTORS LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-director
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 63 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
56/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 63. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
Red flags
1 high · 1 med ·Accounts overdue
highStatutory accounts have not been filed by their due date. Can indicate admin breakdown, cash preservation, or deliberate delay.
Evidence: Next due: 2026-01-31
2 director resignations in last 12 months
mediumMultiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: HOYLE, Susan Jane resigned 2025-05-01; MEREDITH, Colin resigned 2025-05-01
Group structure
Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie Llp is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie Llp
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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FAMILY BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LIMITED
This company · SC199202
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie Llp Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1999-08-24
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC70229 — Management consultancy activities other than financial management
Registered office
St Vincent Plaza
319 St. Vincent Street
Glasgow
G2 5RZ
Scotland
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-01-31OVERDUE
Last made up to: 2024-04-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-09-07
Last: 2025-08-24
Officers (3 active · 13 resigned)
WJM SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Activecorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1999-08-24
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BELL, David Graham→
Activedirector · ~63y · appointed 2025-05-01
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GILLIES, Fraser Anthony Brian→
Activedirector · ~49y · appointed 2025-05-01
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BELL, David Graham→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2011-02-24 · resigned 2013-03-31
BELL, David Graham→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2006-09-19 · resigned 2007-08-15
BONE, David James→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2007-08-15 · resigned 2010-02-26
BONE, David James→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2000-08-30 · resigned 2006-09-19
BRASS, Colin John Stewart→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2011-02-24 · resigned 2022-07-26
FERGUSON, Justine Ann→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2000-08-30 · resigned 2004-01-27
HOYLE, Susan Jane→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2015-04-01 · resigned 2025-05-01
MCCRACKEN, Kenneth→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2000-08-30 · resigned 2013-03-31
MEREDITH, Colin→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2017-03-31 · resigned 2025-05-01
MURRAY, Barbara→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2000-10-05 · resigned 2009-06-30
STEVEN, Ian William→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 2009-06-30 · resigned 2017-03-31
STEVENSON, George Bruce→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 2013-03-31 · resigned 2017-03-31
WJM DIRECTORS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 1999-08-24 · resigned 2000-08-24
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Recent filings (98 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-09-22
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-05-27
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-05-27
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-05-27
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-05-27
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2025-02-03
change-account-reference-date-company-previous-extended
accounts · AA01
2024-12-20
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-09-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2023-12-06
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-08-25
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2022-12-08
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-08-31
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2022-08-31
change-corporate-secretary-company-with-change-date
officers · CH04
2022-08-31
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2022-07-26