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Prepared 23 April 2026

GAVIN SHANKS & SONS LIMITED

SC031218 · ltd · incorporated 1955-12-28

1. Company facts

Status
active
Lifecycle
🌳 Mature — Long-running with flat or slow growth. Steady cash, limited upside.
Jurisdiction
scotland
Registered office
Block 5, 104 Coltswood Road, Greenhill Industrial Estate, Coatbridge, ML5 2AG
SIC codes
46130 — SIC 46130
Accounts next due
2026-12-31
Confirmation statement next due
2026-12-19

2. Directors (2 active)

SHANKS, Alistair Forbes
director · appointed 2008-03-31 · born 10/1965 (age 61)
SHANKS, Barry Britton
director · appointed 2007-10-31 · born 10/1965 (age 61)

3. Shareholders (1 active)

Shankstimber Limited
75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control

4. Group structure

Shankstimber Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

Shankstimber Limited
Corporate parent · 75-100%

5. Security

4 total charges (4 outstanding, 0 satisfied).

Headline verdict

Opportunity score
82/100 (Exceptional)
Owner dependency
critical — 99/100
Red flags
0 high · 0 medium · 0 low