CASTLE SECURITY GROUP LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
SC168416 · ltd · incorporated 1996-09-20
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 28.8y old — refinance window within 12 months
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Turnover
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Net worth
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Opportunity
62/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Sector: Administrative & support services
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 62/100 (worth a look), bankability 70/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 68). 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 (73/100).

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Refinance opportunity

3 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 28.8y

50/100
clean up first

Refinance viable after a tidy-up — address the highlighted items first.

  • · Oldest live charge is 28.8 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 (52/100)

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
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
12 officers (2 active, 12 linked, 6 with DOB)
80
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
14 connected companies via shared directors
87
Filing history
94 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
62/100Worth 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
70
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
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Last 180 days
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filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (53 events)Click to expand
  1. 2016-08-16
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    gazette-dissolved-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ2(A)
  2. 2016-08-16
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2016-05-31
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    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  4. 2016-05-19
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    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  5. 2015-11-05
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  6. 2014-11-10
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  7. 2014-10-20
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  8. 2014-10-15
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    mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
    mortgage · MR01
  9. 2014-10-06
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  10. 2014-10-06
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  11. 2014-10-06
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  12. 2014-10-06
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  13. 2014-10-06
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  14. 2014-10-02
    ➕
    CONNELLY, Patrick appointed
    director
  15. 2014-10-02
    ➕
    CONNELLY, Paul appointed
    director
  16. 2014-10-02
    ➖
    RUTHERFORD, Gerard Paul resigned
    secretary
  17. 2014-10-02
    ➖
    RUTHERFORD, Lyn resigned
    director
  18. 2014-10-02
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    second-filing-of-form-with-form-type-made-up-date
    document-replacement · RP04
  19. 2014-10-02
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    second-filing-of-form-with-form-type-made-up-date
    document-replacement · RP04
  20. 2014-10-02
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    second-filing-of-form-with-form-type-made-up-date
    document-replacement · RP04
  21. 2014-10-02
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    second-filing-of-form-with-form-type-made-up-date
    document-replacement · RP04
  22. 2014-10-02
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  23. 2014-10-02
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  24. 2014-10-02
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  25. 2014-10-02
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  26. 2014-10-02
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  27. 2014-10-02
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  28. 2014-10-02
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  29. 2014-10-02
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  30. 2014-10-02
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  31. 2014-10-02
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: Clydesdale Bank PLC
  32. 2014-04-30
    ➖
    KANE, Isabel Noble resigned
    secretary
  33. 2014-04-30
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    RUTHERFORD, Gerard Paul appointed
    secretary
  34. 2013-03-27
    ➖
    CAIRNS, Lynda resigned
    secretary
  35. 2013-03-27
    ➕
    KANE, Isabel Noble appointed
    secretary
  36. 2013-03-06
    ➖
    RUTHERFORD, Derek Paul resigned
    director
  37. 2011-11-01
    ➕
    RUTHERFORD, Lyn appointed
    director
  38. 2008-09-20
    ➖
    BOUVERIE REGISTRARS LIMITED resigned
    corporate-secretary
  39. 2007-03-28
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    BOUVERIE REGISTRARS LIMITED appointed
    corporate-secretary
  40. 2003-05-14
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    Charge registered #2
    Lender: Clydesdale Bank Public Limited Company
  41. 2003-03-25
    ➕
    CAIRNS, Lynda appointed
    secretary
  42. 2003-03-25
    ➖
    HBJ SECRETARIAL LIMITED resigned
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  43. 2001-09-21
    ➖
    BROCKLEHURST, Grant Keith resigned
    director
  44. 2001-09-21
    ➖
    BROCKLEHURST, Kenneth James resigned
    director
  45. 2000-04-25
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #1
  46. 1997-08-01
    ➕
    RUTHERFORD, Derek Paul appointed
    director
  47. 1997-07-17
    ➕
    BROCKLEHURST, Grant Keith appointed
    director
  48. 1997-07-17
    ➕
    BROCKLEHURST, Kenneth James appointed
    director
  49. 1997-07-17
    ➖
    HENDERSON BOYD JACKSON LIMITED resigned
    corporate-nominee-director
  50. 1997-07-17
    🔒
    Charge registered #1
    Lender: Clydesdale Bank Public Limited Company
Showing most recent 50 of 53 events

Owner dependency

81/100
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.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 68 — succession pressure is live.
  • +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.

Succession & seller-readiness

71/100
Strong succession signal

Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 68. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
  • secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 30 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 2016-08-16

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1996-09-20
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC82990 — Other business support service activities n.e.c.

Registered office

First Floor, 227 West George Street
Glasgow
G2 2ND

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2014-07-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 10 resigned)

CONNELLY, Patrick→
director · ~68y · appointed 2014-10-02
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
CONNELLY, Paul→
director · ~64y · appointed 2014-10-02
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
CAIRNS, Lynda→
secretary · appointed 2003-03-25 · resigned 2013-03-27
Resigned
KANE, Isabel Noble→
secretary · appointed 2013-03-27 · resigned 2014-04-30
Resigned
RUTHERFORD, Gerard Paul→
secretary · appointed 2014-04-30 · resigned 2014-10-02
Resigned
BOUVERIE REGISTRARS LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · appointed 2007-03-28 · resigned 2008-09-20
Resigned
HBJ SECRETARIAL LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1996-09-20 · resigned 2003-03-25
Resigned
BROCKLEHURST, Grant Keith→
director · ~73y · appointed 1997-07-17 · resigned 2001-09-21
Resigned
BROCKLEHURST, Kenneth James→
director · ~75y · appointed 1997-07-17 · resigned 2001-09-21
Resigned
RUTHERFORD, Derek Paul→
director · ~63y · appointed 1997-08-01 · resigned 2013-03-06
Resigned
RUTHERFORD, Lyn→
director · ~63y · appointed 2011-11-01 · resigned 2014-10-02
Resigned
HENDERSON BOYD JACKSON LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-director · appointed 1996-09-20 · resigned 1997-07-17
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

3
Total charges
2
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
Virgin Money
Clydesdale Bank PLC
A registered charge—02/10/2014—
outstanding
Virgin Money
Clydesdale Bank Public Limited Company
Floating charge1 property14/05/2003—
satisfied
Virgin Money
Clydesdale Bank Public Limited Company
Floating charge1 property17/07/199725/04/2000
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Recent filings (94 total)

gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2016-08-16
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2016-05-31
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2016-05-19
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-11-05
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2014-11-10
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2014-10-20
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2014-10-15
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2014-10-06
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2014-10-06
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2014-10-06
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2014-10-06
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2014-10-06
second-filing-of-form-with-form-type-made-up-date
document-replacement · RP04
2014-10-02
second-filing-of-form-with-form-type-made-up-date
document-replacement · RP04
2014-10-02
second-filing-of-form-with-form-type-made-up-date
document-replacement · RP04
2014-10-02