CROFTHEAD
🌳Matureactive
SC318666 · private-unlimited · incorporated 2007-03-15
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
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
67/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Sector: Administrative & support services
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Active trading company. Family succession underway — not a classic acquisition target.
Opportunity 67/100 (strong), bankability 47/100. Same-surname younger director in place — likely family handover, not open to sale. Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).
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Refinance opportunity
8 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 5.2y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 5.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 25/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (57/100)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
8 charges (8/8 with lender, 8/8 with type)
90
Directors & officers
7 officers (2 active, 7 linked, 4 with DOB)
81
Ownership & PSC
2 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
3 connected companies via shared directors
54
Filing history
50 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
67/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
50
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
56
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
3
filings
- • 2 mortgage
- • 1 address
Last 90 days
3
filings
- • 2 mortgage
- • 1 address
Last 180 days
3
filings
- • 2 mortgage
- • 1 address
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (39 events)Click to expand
- 2026-04-13📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2026-04-13📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2026-04-08📍move-registers-to-registered-office-company-with-new-addressaddress · AD04
- 2026-04-02🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Clydesdale Bank PLC (Trading as Virgin Money)
- 2026-04-02🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Crofthead Biogas Limited
- 2025-06-16📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-06-16🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2025-05-29📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-05-23🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Clydesdale Bank PLC (Trading as Virgin Money)
- 2025-02-13📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2025-02-13📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-06-12📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-05-11➕CALLANDER, Anne appointeddirector
- 2023-05-11➖CALLANDER, William Mark resignedsecretary
- 2023-05-11➖CALLANDER, William Mark resigneddirector
- 2023-03-13📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2023-03-08🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Clydesdale Bank PLC (Trading as Virgin Money)
- 2022-02-11📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2022-02-11📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2022-02-11📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-02-11🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2022-02-10🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Clydesdale Bank PLC (Trading as Both Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank)
- 2022-02-10🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Clydesdale Bank PLC (Trading as Both Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank)
- 2021-06-03📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2021-05-24🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Clydesdale Bank PLC (Trading as Both Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank)
- 2021-03-10📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2021-02-25🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Clydesdale Bank PLC (Trading as Both Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank)
- 2019-06-05📄gazette-filings-brought-up-to-dategazette · DISS40
- 2019-06-04📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2010-05-28➖CALLANDER, David resigneddirector
- 2007-03-15🏢Company incorporatedAs CROFTHEAD
- 2007-03-15➕CALLANDER, William Paterson appointeddirector
- 2007-03-15➕CALLANDER, William Mark appointedsecretary
- 2007-03-15➕BRIAN REID LTD. appointedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2007-03-15➖BRIAN REID LTD. resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2007-03-15➕CALLANDER, David appointeddirector
- 2007-03-15➕CALLANDER, William Mark appointeddirector
- 2007-03-15➕STEPHEN MABBOTT LTD. appointedcorporate-nominee-director
- 2007-03-15➖STEPHEN MABBOTT LTD. resignedcorporate-nominee-director
Owner dependency
91/100
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
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 19 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 80 — succession pressure is live.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
Succession & seller-readiness
34/100
Weak signalLimited succession signal. Not a near-term off-market candidate.
SIGNALS
- primaryFamily succession underway: Not a takeover target — CALLANDER, Anne (same surname) appointed 2023-05-11. Pattern consistent with intra-family handover.
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 80 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 19 years.
Red flags
1 high · 1 med · 1 lowConfirmation statement overdue
highAnnual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.
Evidence: Next due: 2026-02-13
3 new charges in last 12 months
mediumHeavy recent charge activity can indicate refinancing pressure, aggressive leverage, or multiple lender rotation.
Evidence: 2026-04-02: A registered charge; 2026-04-02: A registered charge; 2025-05-23: A registered charge
6 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Shareholders & ownership
2 active beneficial owners| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
William Paterson Callander Individual · British · DOB 09/1946 · age 80 | 25–50% | — | 25-50% shares | 06/04/2016 |
Mr William Mark Callander Individual · British · DOB 10/1967 · age 59 | 25–50% | — | 25-50% 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
Typeprivate-unlimited
Incorporated2007-03-15
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC82990 — Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Registered office
Crofthead
Crocketford
Dumfries
DG2 8QW
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: —
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-02-13OVERDUE
Last: 2025-01-30
Officers (2 active · 5 resigned)
CALLANDER, Anne→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 2023-05-11
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CALLANDER, William Paterson→
Activedirector · ~80y · appointed 2007-03-15
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CALLANDER, William Mark→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-03-15 · resigned 2023-05-11
BRIAN REID LTD.→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2007-03-15 · resigned 2007-03-15
CALLANDER, David→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2007-03-15 · resigned 2010-05-28
CALLANDER, William Mark→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2007-03-15 · resigned 2023-05-11
STEPHEN MABBOTT LTD.→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 2007-03-15 · resigned 2007-03-15
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Mortgages & charges
8
Total charges
6
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:8 of 8 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Virgin Money Clydesdale Bank PLC (Trading as Virgin Money) | A registered charge | 1 property | 02/04/2026 | — | |
| outstanding | Crofthead Biogas Crofthead Biogas Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 02/04/2026 | — | |
| outstanding | Virgin Money Clydesdale Bank PLC (Trading as Virgin Money) | A registered charge | 1 property | 23/05/2025 | — | |
| satisfied | Virgin Money Clydesdale Bank PLC (Trading as Virgin Money) | A registered charge | 2 properties | 08/03/2023 | 16/06/2025 | |
| outstanding | Virgin Money Clydesdale Bank PLC (Trading as Both Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank) | A registered charge | 1 property | 10/02/2022 | — | |
| satisfied | Virgin Money Clydesdale Bank PLC (Trading as Both Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank) | A registered charge | 1 property | 10/02/2022 | 11/02/2022 | |
| outstanding | Virgin Money Clydesdale Bank PLC (Trading as Both Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank) | A registered charge | 1 property | 24/05/2021 | — | |
| outstanding | Virgin Money Clydesdale Bank PLC (Trading as Both Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank) | A registered charge | — | 25/02/2021 | — |
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Recent filings (50 total)
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2026-04-13
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2026-04-13
move-registers-to-registered-office-company-with-new-address
address · AD04
2026-04-08
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2025-06-16
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-05-29
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-02-13
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2025-02-13
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-02-13
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-02-09
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-06-12
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2023-03-13
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-01-30
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-02-14
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2022-02-11
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2022-02-11