THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH CENTRE
⚰️Wound downdissolved
SC248124 · private-limited-guarant-nsc-limited-exemption · incorporated 2003-04-22
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 22.1y old — refinance window within 12 months
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
65/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 7310
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 65/100 (strong), bankability 70/100. 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: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
2 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 22.1y
50/100
clean up first
Refinance viable after a tidy-up — address the highlighted items first.
- · Oldest live charge is 22.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
- · Legal-friction score 25/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: low (50/100)Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.
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
14 officers (4 active, 14 linked, 7 with DOB)
80
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
7 connected companies via shared directors
66
Filing history
49 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
65/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
30
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
85
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
67
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
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 (54 events)Click to expand
- 2012-05-25📄gazette-dissolved-compulsorygazette · GAZ2
- 2012-05-25🏁Company dissolved
- 2012-02-03📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2011-08-11📄legacymortgage · MG03s
- 2011-08-10🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2010-10-26📄dissolved-compulsory-strike-off-suspendeddissolution · DISS16(SOAS)
- 2010-07-30📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2009-07-29📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2009-07-24➖HMS SECRETARIES LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2009-05-12📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2009-05-12📄legacyofficers · 288c
- 2009-04-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2009-03-04📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2009-02-26➖CAMPBELL, Gary Iain resigneddirector
- 2008-06-05📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2008-04-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2007-04-24📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2007-04-24📄legacyofficers · 288c
- 2007-04-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2006-12-08📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2006-12-06📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2006-11-01➕MUNDIE, Douglas Stewart appointeddirector
- 2006-09-13📍legacyaddress · 353
- 2006-08-10📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 2006-08-10📄legacyannual-return · 363(287)
- 2006-08-10📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2006-08-10📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2006-08-03➕MORRISON, Bruce appointeddirector
- 2006-07-18➖BRODIES SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2006-07-18➕HMS SECRETARIES LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2006-03-08📄mortgage-alter-floating-chargemortgage · 466(Scot)
- 2006-03-08📄mortgage-alter-floating-chargemortgage · 466(Scot)
- 2006-02-11📄legacymortgage · 410(Scot)
- 2006-01-24🔒Charge registered #2Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
- 2005-01-13➕LINGARD, Robin Anthony appointeddirector
- 2005-01-13➕BRODIES SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2005-01-13➖TENON LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2005-01-13➕CAMPBELL, Gary Iain appointeddirector
- 2004-04-19➖LOGAN, Hugh resigneddirector
- 2004-03-25🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Moray Badenoch and Strathspey Enterprise Company Limited
- 2004-03-17➖TINSLEY, Stephen John, Dr resignedsecretary
- 2004-03-15➕TENON LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2004-03-15➖REID, David resigneddirector
- 2003-04-22🏢Company incorporatedAs THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH CENTRE
- 2003-04-22➕TINSLEY, Stephen John, Professor appointeddirector
- 2003-04-22➕TINSLEY, Stephen John, Dr appointedsecretary
- 2003-04-22➕BRIAN REID LTD. appointedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2003-04-22➖BRIAN REID LTD. resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2003-04-22➕LOGAN, Hugh appointeddirector
- 2003-04-22➕REID, David appointeddirector
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Owner dependency
65/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 23 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 85 — succession pressure is live.
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 85 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 23 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 23 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
1 high ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2012-05-25
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Statusdissolved
Typeprivate-limited-guarant-nsc-limited-exemption
Incorporated2003-04-22
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC7310 — SIC 7310
Registered office
Horizon Scotland
The Enterprise Park
Forres
IV36 2AB
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2008-07-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 10 resigned)
LINGARD, Robin Anthony→
Activedirector · ~85y · appointed 2005-01-13
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MORRISON, Bruce→
Activedirector · ~77y · appointed 2006-08-03
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MUNDIE, Douglas Stewart→
Activedirector · ~74y · appointed 2006-11-01
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TINSLEY, Stephen John, Professor→
Activedirector · ~70y · appointed 2003-04-22
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TINSLEY, Stephen John, Dr→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-04-22 · resigned 2004-03-17
BRIAN REID LTD.→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2003-04-22 · resigned 2003-04-22
BRODIES SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2005-01-13 · resigned 2006-07-18
HMS SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2006-07-18 · resigned 2009-07-24
TENON LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2004-03-15 · resigned 2005-01-13
CAMPBELL, Gary Iain→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2005-01-13 · resigned 2009-02-26
LOGAN, Hugh→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2003-04-22 · resigned 2004-04-19
REID, David→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2003-04-22 · resigned 2004-03-15
BRIAN REID LTD.→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 2003-04-22 · resigned 2003-04-22
STEPHEN MABBOTT LTD.→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 2003-04-22 · resigned 2003-04-22
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Mortgages & charges
2
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:2 of 2 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Bond & floating charge | 1 property | 24/01/2006 | — | |
| satisfied | Moray Badenoch and Strathspey Enterprise Company Moray Badenoch and Strathspey Enterprise Company Limited | Floating charge | 1 property | 25/03/2004 | 10/08/2011 |
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Recent filings (49 total)
gazette-dissolved-compulsory
gazette · GAZ2
2012-05-25
gazette-notice-compulsory
gazette · GAZ1
2012-02-03
legacy
mortgage · MG03s
2011-08-11
dissolved-compulsory-strike-off-suspended
dissolution · DISS16(SOAS)
2010-10-26
gazette-notice-compulsory
gazette · GAZ1
2010-07-30
legacy
officers · 288b
2009-07-29
legacy
annual-return · 363a
2009-05-12
legacy
officers · 288c
2009-05-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2009-04-24
legacy
officers · 288b
2009-03-04
legacy
annual-return · 363a
2008-06-05
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2008-04-16
legacy
annual-return · 363a
2007-04-24
legacy
officers · 288c
2007-04-24
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2007-04-03