FREEDOM CITY CHURCH
🌳Matureactive
SC241175 · private-limited-guarant-nsc-limited-exemption · incorporated 2002-12-16
Investment thesis
Looks cheap but ownership + security both unclear — probable value trap.
Why interesting: Headline metrics may be attractive.
Why risky: No PSC visibility combined with multiple live charges; transacting likely slow and expensive.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
77/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of religious organisations
Sector: Other service activities
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 69-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (73/100, director aged 69). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. 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 (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
4 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 22.7y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 22.7 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
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
4 charges (4/4 with lender, 4/4 with type)
90
Directors & officers
21 officers (5 active, 21 linked, 13 with DOB)
82
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
4 connected companies via shared directors
57
Filing history
125 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
77/100Strong
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
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (62 events)Click to expand
- 2025-09-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-05-30📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-05-30📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-05-29📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-05-27➕GIBSON, Jamie, Pastor appointeddirector
- 2025-05-27➕SUTHERLAND, Daniel, Pastor appointeddirector
- 2025-05-27➖VILAJETI, Paulin, Pastor resigneddirector
- 2024-09-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-09-12📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2024-09-03➕VICKERMAN, Margaret Ann appointedsecretary
- 2024-09-03➖GIBSON, James resignedsecretary
- 2024-09-03📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2023-09-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-10-24➕GIBSON, James appointedsecretary
- 2022-10-24➖HAMILTON, Susanne resignedsecretary
- 2022-10-24📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2022-10-24📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2022-08-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-06-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-09-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-10-07📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2019-10-07📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2019-09-30➕WEAVER, Philip Charles, Rev appointeddirector
- 2019-09-30➖LONGMUIR, Ryan Michael resigneddirector
- 2019-06-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-05-22📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2019-05-16➕HAMILTON, Susanne appointedsecretary
- 2019-05-16➖VICKERMAN, Margaret Ann resignedsecretary
- 2019-05-16➕VILAJETI, Paulin, Pastor appointeddirector
- 2019-04-08➖HAMILTON, Susanne resigneddirector
- 2017-04-25➕VICKERMAN, Margaret Ann appointedsecretary
- 2017-02-05➕COLEMAN, Stuart David appointeddirector
- 2017-02-05➕HAMILTON, Susanne appointeddirector
- 2017-02-05➖MURRAY, Margaret resigneddirector
- 2017-02-05➖MURRAY, Simon Ralph resigneddirector
- 2015-03-04🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Stewardship Services (Uket) Limited
- 2012-04-15➖LONGMUIR, Shirley Ann resigneddirector
- 2012-04-15➖MCAUSLANE, Myra Mitchell resigneddirector
- 2012-04-13🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2012-04-13🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2010-11-25🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2009-09-04🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Ogilvie Homes Limited
- 2009-09-03➖GIBSON, Myra Anderson resignedsecretary
- 2009-09-03➖GIBSON, James resigneddirector
- 2009-09-03➖GIBSON, Myra Anderson resigneddirector
- 2009-08-10➕LONGMUIR, Ryan Michael appointeddirector
- 2009-08-10➕LONGMUIR, Shirley Ann appointeddirector
- 2008-10-27➖LEDINGHAM CHALMERS LLP resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2006-09-12➕MCAUSLANE, Myra Mitchell appointeddirector
- 2006-09-12➕MURRAY, Margaret appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 62 events
Owner dependency
55/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 69 — succession pressure is live.
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 69. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
Red flags
1 med ·Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
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Statusactive
Typeprivate-limited-guarant-nsc-limited-exemption
Incorporated2002-12-16
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC94910 — Activities of religious organisations
Registered office
6 St. Mungos Road
Cumbernauld
Glasgow
G67 1QR
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-12-30
Last: 2025-12-16
Officers (5 active · 16 resigned)
VICKERMAN, Margaret Ann→
Activesecretary · appointed 2024-09-03
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COLEMAN, Stuart David→
Activedirector · ~48y · appointed 2017-02-05
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GIBSON, Jamie, Pastor→
Activedirector · ~44y · appointed 2025-05-27
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SUTHERLAND, Daniel, Pastor→
Activedirector · ~38y · appointed 2025-05-27
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WEAVER, Philip Charles, Rev→
Activedirector · ~69y · appointed 2019-09-30
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GIBSON, James→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2022-10-24 · resigned 2024-09-03
GIBSON, Myra Anderson→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-12-18 · resigned 2009-09-03
HAMILTON, Susanne→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2019-05-16 · resigned 2022-10-24
VICKERMAN, Margaret Ann→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2017-04-25 · resigned 2019-05-16
LEDINGHAM CHALMERS→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2002-12-16 · resigned 2002-12-18
LEDINGHAM CHALMERS LLP→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2006-04-01 · resigned 2008-10-27
LEDINGHAM CHALMERS LLP→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2003-01-31 · resigned 2006-04-01
GIBSON, James→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2002-12-16 · resigned 2009-09-03
GIBSON, Myra Anderson→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2002-12-16 · resigned 2009-09-03
HAMILTON, Susanne→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 2017-02-05 · resigned 2019-04-08
LONGMUIR, Ryan Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~47y · appointed 2009-08-10 · resigned 2019-09-30
LONGMUIR, Shirley Ann→
Resigneddirector · ~46y · appointed 2009-08-10 · resigned 2012-04-15
MCAUSLANE, Myra Mitchell→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 2006-09-12 · resigned 2012-04-15
MURRAY, Margaret→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2006-09-12 · resigned 2017-02-05
MURRAY, Simon Ralph→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2002-12-16 · resigned 2017-02-05
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Mortgages & charges
4
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Stewardship Services (Uket) Stewardship Services (Uket) Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 04/03/2015 | — | |
| satisfied | Ogilvie Homes Ogilvie Homes Limited | Standard security | 1 property | 04/09/2009 | 13/04/2012 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 02/12/2003 | 13/04/2012 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Bond & floating charge | 1 property | 17/09/2003 | 25/11/2010 |
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Recent filings (125 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-12-16
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2025-09-18
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-05-30
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-05-30
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-05-29
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-12-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2024-09-23
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2024-09-12
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2024-09-03
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-12-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2023-09-11
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-12-20
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2022-10-24
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2022-10-24
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2022-08-22