THE EDINBURGH SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FUND LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
SC108420 · private-limited-guarant-nsc · incorporated 1987-12-23
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
Why now
Window steady · low confidence
Stable recent picture — watch for any upcoming trigger event.
What changed my view
Last 30 days

No material changes in the last 30 days.

Last 90 days

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Last 180 days

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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
63/100
Worth a look
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What this business does
Primary activity: Other credit granting n.e.c.
Sector: Financial & insurance
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 63/100 (worth a look), bankability 70/100. Strong seller-intent signal (78/100, director aged 77). 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: strategic trade sale (73/100).

Data confidence

Overall: low (48/100)

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
Confirmed no charges registered
85
Directors & officers
40 officers (3 active, 40 linked, 30 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
2 connected companies via shared directors
51
Filing history
126 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
63/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.

Business quality
30
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
67
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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Last 180 days
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Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (93 events)Click to expand
  1. 2016-01-05
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    gazette-dissolved-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ2(A)
  2. 2016-01-05
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2015-10-20
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    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  4. 2015-10-13
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    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  5. 2015-08-31
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-no-member-list
    annual-return · AR01
  6. 2014-10-31
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    accounts · AA
  7. 2014-08-28
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    annual-return · AR01
  8. 2013-10-25
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    accounts · AA
  9. 2013-09-02
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    annual-return · AR01
  10. 2013-05-09
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    officers · TM01
  11. 2013-05-09
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    termination-director-company-with-name
    officers · TM01
  12. 2013-05-07
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    FLYNN, Austin resigned
    director
  13. 2013-05-07
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    MILLER, Robert Hunter resigned
    director
  14. 2013-01-24
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
    address · AD01
  15. 2012-10-31
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    accounts · AA
  16. 2012-08-22
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-no-member-list
    annual-return · AR01
  17. 2011-11-04
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  18. 2011-09-05
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    annual-return · AR01
  19. 2011-06-28
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    officers · AP01
  20. 2011-06-23
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  21. 2011-06-08
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    SHANLIN, Charles Sinclair Graham appointed
    director
  22. 2010-11-01
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  23. 2010-08-31
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    annual-return · AR01
  24. 2010-06-24
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    termination-director-company-with-name
    officers · TM01
  25. 2010-06-23
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    DONALD, Alan Douglas resigned
    director
  26. 2009-11-06
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date
    annual-return · AR01
  27. 2009-11-06
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  28. 2009-09-22
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  29. 2008-11-28
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  30. 2008-09-17
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    annual-return · 363s
  31. 2008-03-12
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    NESS, Donna resigned
    director
  32. 2006-12-07
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    MOFFAT, Robert resigned
    director
  33. 2006-12-07
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    NESS, Donna appointed
    director
  34. 2006-03-02
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    MILLER, Robert Hunter appointed
    director
  35. 2005-12-07
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    MACNAUGHTON, Heather, Ms. resigned
    director
  36. 2005-06-15
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    HARKINS, Susan Elizabeth appointed
    secretary
  37. 2005-06-15
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    GRACIE, Ian Ogilvie resigned
    secretary
  38. 2004-09-23
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    DEWAR, Kevin Eric resigned
    director
  39. 2003-11-26
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    HALL, Norman Walker resigned
    director
  40. 2003-06-18
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    FLYNN, Austin appointed
    director
  41. 2002-07-10
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    MORRISON, Margaret Jamieson appointed
    director
  42. 2002-06-19
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    GRACIE, Ian Ogilvie appointed
    secretary
  43. 2002-06-19
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    HAMILTON, Patricia resigned
    secretary
  44. 2002-06-19
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    MACNAUGHTON, Heather, Ms. appointed
    director
  45. 2002-04-12
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    GRACIE, Ian Ogilvie resigned
    director
  46. 2000-06-30
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    COUPE, Alan resigned
    director
  47. 1999-12-01
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    DEWAR, Kevin Eric appointed
    director
  48. 1999-12-01
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    THOMSON, Gary resigned
    director
  49. 1999-03-17
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    DONALD, Alan Douglas appointed
    director
  50. 1999-03-17
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    STUART, John Alastair resigned
    director
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Owner dependency

83/100
Critical — business is the founder

The 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 24 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 77 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

96/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 77 years old. Natural succession window is now.
  • secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
  • primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 24 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 38 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
high

Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.

Evidence: Dissolved on 2016-01-05

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeprivate-limited-guarant-nsc
Incorporated1987-12-23
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC64929 — Other credit granting n.e.c.

Registered office

G1 Enterprise & Innovation Team
Waverley Court 4 East Market Street
Edinburgh
EH8 8BG

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2014-01-31
Confirmation statement
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Last: —

Officers (0 active · 37 resigned)

HARKINS, Susan Elizabeth→
secretary · appointed 2005-06-15
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Active
MORRISON, Margaret Jamieson→
director · ~70y · appointed 2002-07-10
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Active
SHANLIN, Charles Sinclair Graham→
director · ~77y · appointed 2011-06-08
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Active
AITKEN, Lesley Janice→
secretary · resigned 1992-09-30
Resigned
GEDDES, Joan Scott→
secretary · appointed 1992-10-28 · resigned 1995-09-13
Resigned
GRACIE, Ian Ogilvie→
secretary · appointed 2002-06-19 · resigned 2005-06-15
Resigned
HAMILTON, Patricia→
secretary · appointed 1997-01-15 · resigned 2002-06-19
Resigned
KENMURE, Isobel Patricia→
secretary · appointed 1995-09-13 · resigned 1996-11-01
Resigned
MCGOWAN, Caroline→
secretary · resigned 1991-08-15
Resigned
COLQUHOUN, John Gibson→
director · ~72y · appointed 1990-05-23 · resigned 1996-03-13
Resigned
COUPE, Alan→
director · ~78y · appointed 1990-05-23 · resigned 1991-08-15
Resigned
COUPE, Alan→
director · ~78y · appointed 1990-05-23 · resigned 2000-06-30
Resigned
DAWSON, Alan David→
director · ~77y · appointed 1990-02-28 · resigned 1992-11-01
Resigned
DEWAR, Kevin Eric→
director · ~65y · appointed 1999-12-01 · resigned 2004-09-23
Resigned
DICKSON, James Allan→
director · ~75y · resigned 1990-08-15
Resigned
DOBBIE, George→
director · ~59y · appointed 1990-11-22 · resigned 1991-10-04
Resigned
DONALD, Alan Douglas→
director · ~62y · appointed 1999-03-17 · resigned 2010-06-23
Resigned
DURKIE, Alastair Douglas→
director · ~85y · resigned 1989-11-21
Resigned
FLYNN, Austin→
director · ~59y · appointed 2003-06-18 · resigned 2013-05-07
Resigned
GEDDES, Joan Scott→
director · ~73y · appointed 1990-02-28 · resigned 1998-06-03
Resigned

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Recent filings (126 total)

gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2016-01-05
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2015-10-20
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2015-10-13
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-no-member-list
annual-return · AR01
2015-08-31
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2014-10-31
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-no-member-list
annual-return · AR01
2014-08-28
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2013-10-25
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-no-member-list
annual-return · AR01
2013-09-02
termination-director-company-with-name
officers · TM01
2013-05-09
termination-director-company-with-name
officers · TM01
2013-05-09
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
address · AD01
2013-01-24
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2012-10-31
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-no-member-list
annual-return · AR01
2012-08-22
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2011-11-04
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-no-member-list
annual-return · AR01
2011-09-05