THE SPARK (SCOTLAND)
🌳Matureactive
SC137213 · private-limited-guarant-nsc-limited-exemption · incorporated 1992-03-19
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.
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
No snapshot from 90 days ago — start tracking from today.
Last 180 days
No snapshot from 180 days ago — start tracking from today.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
75/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Other education n.e.c.
Sector: Education
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 75/100 (strong), bankability 75/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
Data confidence
Overall: low (49/100)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
70 officers (5 active, 70 linked, 62 with DOB)
88
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
2 connected companies via shared directors
51
Filing history
211 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
75/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
90
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
5
filings
- • 4 officers
- • 1 accounts
Last 180 days
10
filings
- • 8 officers
- • 1 accounts
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (156 events)Click to expand
- 2026-05-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2026-04-28📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-04-28📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-04-28📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-04-28📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-04-27➕BRANNAN, Margaret appointeddirector
- 2026-04-27➕BRODIE, Laura Anne Mary appointeddirector
- 2026-04-27➕DONALDSON, Roslyn Patricia appointeddirector
- 2026-04-27➖BYRNE, Eleanor Caroline resigneddirector
- 2026-03-04📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-03-04📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-03-04📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-03-03➕HENDREN, Hazel Anne appointeddirector
- 2026-03-03➖GIBSON, Evelyn resigneddirector
- 2026-03-03➖MOORE, Stephen George resigneddirector
- 2026-03-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-03-01➖MURPHY, Pauline Theresa resigneddirector
- 2025-07-31➖MCGRANE, Michael Kevin Patrick Finlay resigneddirector
- 2025-07-31📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-06-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2025-06-11📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-06-02➕MURPHY, Pauline Theresa appointeddirector
- 2024-10-28➖KERNOHAN, Susan resigneddirector
- 2024-10-28📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-06-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2024-03-19📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2023-06-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2023-03-22📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-03-20➖WILSON, Stewart resigneddirector
- 2023-01-06➖WALLACE, Brenda Mary resigneddirector
- 2023-01-06📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-11-25📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-11-14➕GIBSON, Evelyn appointeddirector
- 2022-03-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2020-09-21➖TOD, Margaret resignedsecretary
- 2020-09-21➖TOD, Margaret Mary resigneddirector
- 2020-05-18➕WILSON, Stewart appointeddirector
- 2019-12-09➕KERNOHAN, Susan appointeddirector
- 2019-05-13➖PRENDERGAST OBE, Terence Joseph resigneddirector
- 2018-11-26➖BROWN, Robert Edward resigneddirector
- 2018-11-26➕WALLACE, Brenda Mary appointeddirector
- 2018-06-06➕BROWN, Charles Robertson appointeddirector
- 2017-11-30➖MACDONALD, Lynne Margaret resigneddirector
- 2017-11-17➖HENDERSON, Caroline Leslie Smith resigneddirector
- 2017-09-14➖ANKORI, Jane resigneddirector
- 2016-05-26➖MCGLEW, Thomas John resigneddirector
- 2016-05-09➕MCGRANE, Michael Kevin Patrick Finlay appointeddirector
- 2016-02-05➖MASON, Alison Clare resigneddirector
- 2015-10-26➕MOORE, Stephen George appointeddirector
- 2015-10-26➕PRENDERGAST OBE, Terence Joseph appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 156 events
Owner dependency
48/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -5 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 63 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
50/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 63. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
Red flags
1 med ·5 director resignations in last 12 months
mediumMultiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: BYRNE, Eleanor Caroline resigned 2026-04-27; GIBSON, Evelyn resigned 2026-03-03; MCGRANE, Michael Kevin Patrick Finlay resigned 2025-07-31
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Active · Education & training · G postcode area| Company | Est. value | Turnover | Net worth | Staff | Age | Opp | Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOMERSET NURSERY SERVICES LTD.→ SC200542 · est 1999 | £849.5k £647.2k–£1.05M | £925.0k | — | 2900 | 26y | 84 | 78y |
| GENIUS PEOPLE LIMITED→ SC359992 · est 2009 | £342.9k £261.3k–£424.5k | — | — | 13 | 17y | 81 | 60y |
| BELMONT HOUSE LIMITED→ SC026135 · est 1948 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 78y | 83 | 69y |
| BRIDGETON COMMUNITY LEARNING CAMPUS LTD.→ SC255075 · est 2003 | — | — | £513.1k | — | 22y | 83 | 66y |
| CLYDESIDE INITIATIVE FOR ARTS LIMITED→ SC286669 · est 2005 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 21y | 83 | 66y |
| COSMIC COPPERS CHILDCARE LIMITED→ SC337815 · est 2008 | — | — | — | — | 18y | 83 | 61y |
| FARE SCOTLAND LTD.→ SC339537 · est 2008 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 18y | 83 | 75y |
| HEART FOR THE CITY→ SC256661 · est 2003 | — | — | — | — | 22y | 83 | 60y |
| HYDE-N-SEEK (BELLSHILL) LTD.→ SC355163 · est 2009 | — | — | £211.9k | — | 17y | 83 | 59y |
| KIRRIEMUIR NURSERY SCHOOL LIMITED→ SC249016 · est 2003 | — | — | £12.1k | — | 23y | 83 | 66y |
| ROSEMOUNT LIFELONG LEARNING→ SC190521 · est 1998 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 27y | 83 | 66y |
| THE NATIONAL PIPING CENTRE→ SC139271 · est 1992 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 33y | 83 | 77y |
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Statusactive
Typeprivate-limited-guarant-nsc-limited-exemption
Incorporated1992-03-19
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC85590 — Other education n.e.c.
Registered office
100 Wellington Street
Glasgow
G2 6DH
Scotland
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-06-30
Last made up to: 2025-09-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-03-18
Last: 2026-03-04
Officers (5 active · 65 resigned)
BRANNAN, Margaret→
Activedirector · ~63y · appointed 2026-04-27
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BRODIE, Laura Anne Mary→
Activedirector · ~62y · appointed 2026-04-27
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BROWN, Charles Robertson→
Activedirector · ~53y · appointed 2018-06-06
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DONALDSON, Roslyn Patricia→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2026-04-27
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HENDREN, Hazel Anne→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2026-03-03
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GORDON, Ronald→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-08-24 · resigned 2005-03-30
KERR, John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1997-09-13 · resigned 2002-04-28
MCBETH, John Francis→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2009-08-31 · resigned 2013-09-02
PACITTI, Anthony Achille→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1992-03-19 · resigned 1997-09-27
ROBB, Louise Helen→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-04-28 · resigned 2003-08-24
TERMS, Ann→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-08-28 · resigned 2009-08-31
TOD, Margaret→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-10-07 · resigned 2020-09-21
TONER, Mary→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-03-30 · resigned 2006-08-28
ADDLY, Freda Margaret→
Resigneddirector · ~101y · appointed 1995-05-20 · resigned 2001-02-26
ANKORI, Jane→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2015-05-18 · resigned 2017-09-14
BIAGI, Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~88y · appointed 2000-04-30 · resigned 2007-08-30
BIAGI, Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~88y · appointed 2000-04-30 · resigned 2001-02-26
BRADY, Jean Anne→
Resigneddirector · ~81y · appointed 1995-05-20 · resigned 1996-02-28
BROWN, Robert Edward→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 2011-08-29 · resigned 2018-11-26
BYRNE, Eleanor Caroline→
Resigneddirector · ~52y · appointed 2014-02-10 · resigned 2026-04-27
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Recent filings (211 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2026-05-08
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-04-28
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-04-28
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-04-28
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-04-28
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-03-04
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-03-04
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-03-04
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-03-04
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-03-02
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-07-31
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2025-06-13
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-06-11
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-03-25
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-10-28