LEITH FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION LTD.
🌳Matureactive
SC283758 · private-limited-guarant-nsc · incorporated 2005-04-25
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.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
69/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of extraterritorial organisations and bodies
Sector: Extraterritorial bodies
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 69/100 (strong), bankability 65/100. Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: Confirmation statement overdue. Annual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal. 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
41 officers (5 active, 41 linked, 39 with DOB)
89
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
2 connected companies via shared directors
51
Filing history
144 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
69/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
70
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
1
filing
- • 1 accounts
Last 90 days
1
filing
- • 1 accounts
Last 180 days
1
filing
- • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (98 events)Click to expand
- 2026-05-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-06-03📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-05-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-05-22➖ATTRIDGE, Philip John resigneddirector
- 2025-05-22📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-03-18➕DOHERTY, Michael John appointeddirector
- 2024-02-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-05-08📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-05-02➖CROMBIE, Rita resigneddirector
- 2023-05-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-12-05📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-11-23➕SMITH, Darren appointeddirector
- 2022-04-18📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2022-04-18📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2022-04-18📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2022-04-18📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2022-04-18📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2022-03-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-02-21📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2021-11-01📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-10-20➖FRASER, Sally resigneddirector
- 2021-04-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-02-20📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-02-20📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-02-03➖NAVEIRA DE SOUSA, Maria Olga resigneddirector
- 2021-01-08📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-01-06➕ADAMI, Marie Jose appointeddirector
- 2021-01-06➕FRASER, Sally appointeddirector
- 2020-03-11➕KERR, Barbara Catherine appointeddirector
- 2020-02-06➖JACK, May resigneddirector
- 2019-06-17➖MORIARTY, Mary Margaret, Mrs. resigneddirector
- 2018-12-31➖GRIFFEN, Tracy Sarah resigneddirector
- 2018-07-01➖MARINELLO, Dean resigneddirector
- 2018-06-22➖KAY, David resignedsecretary
- 2018-06-22➖KAY, David resigneddirector
- 2018-03-14➖FORDYCE, Pauline Fife Akaxander resigneddirector
- 2017-05-12➖FORGIE, Alan resigneddirector
- 2017-05-01➕NAVEIRA DE SOUSA, Maria Olga appointeddirector
- 2017-04-26➕GRIFFEN, Tracy Sarah appointeddirector
- 2017-04-12➖BUCHANAN, Ryan Neil resigneddirector
- 2017-03-10➖HIBBERT, Laura Jane resigneddirector
- 2016-06-10➖POLSON, Elizabeth Margaret resigneddirector
- 2016-02-24➕MARINELLO, Dean appointeddirector
- 2016-02-22➕FORGIE, Alan appointeddirector
- 2016-02-18➕FORDYCE, Pauline Fife Akaxander appointeddirector
- 2016-02-10➖CARSON, David William resigneddirector
- 2015-06-06➖FREEDMAN, Gerald Stephen resigneddirector
- 2015-03-20➖DONOVAN, David resigneddirector
- 2015-02-25➕ATTRIDGE, Philip John appointeddirector
- 2015-02-02➕HIBBERT, Laura Jane appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 98 events
Owner dependency
55/100
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.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 72 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
68/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 72 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 13 years.
Red flags
1 high ·Confirmation statement overdue
highAnnual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.
Evidence: Next due: 2026-02-23
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Active · Other · EH postcode area| Company | Est. value | Turnover | Net worth | Staff | Age | Opp | Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOWER AIV (FEEDER A), L.P.→ SL035950 · est 2022 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 3y | — | — |
| TOWER AIV (FEEDER B), L.P.→ SL035948 · est 2022 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 3y | — | — |
| TOWER AIV (FEEDER C), L.P.→ SL035949 · est 2022 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 3y | — | — |
| TRADE-CONSULT SERVICE LP→ SL011095 · est 2012 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 13y | — | — |
| TRADECITY COMMERCE L.P.→ SL019918 · est 2015 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 11y | — | — |
| TRANS PACIFIC LOGISTICS L.P.→ SL015069 · est 2013 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 12y | — | — |
| TRANSFORM BUSINESS LP→ SL018799 · est 2014 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 11y | — | — |
| TRIBECCO TRADING LP→ SL033797 · est 2019 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 6y | — | — |
| TRICONA LP→ SL007083 · est 2009 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 17y | — | — |
| TRICYCLE LANGUAGES LP→ SL036117 · est 2022 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 3y | — | — |
| TRIDENT ASSETS L.P.→ SL006647 · est 2008 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 17y | — | — |
| TRIDENT CAPITAL L.P.→ SL007790 · est 2010 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 15y | — | — |
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Statusactive
Typeprivate-limited-guarant-nsc
Incorporated2005-04-25
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC99000 — Activities of extraterritorial organisations and bodies
Registered office
17 Academy Street
Edinburgh
Midlothian
EH6 7EE
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-06-30
Last made up to: 2025-09-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-02-23OVERDUE
Last: 2025-02-09
Officers (5 active · 36 resigned)
ADAMI, Marie Jose→
Activedirector · ~72y · appointed 2021-01-06
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DOHERTY, Michael John→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 2025-03-18
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GARDNER, Nicholas Charles, Councillor→
Activedirector · ~66y · appointed 2013-02-06
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KERR, Barbara Catherine→
Activedirector · ~42y · appointed 2020-03-11
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SMITH, Darren→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 2022-11-23
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DUNCAN, Fiona→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-04-25 · resigned 2013-02-06
KAY, David→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-02-06 · resigned 2018-06-22
ATTRIDGE, Philip John→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 2015-02-25 · resigned 2025-05-22
BUCHANAN, Ryan Neil→
Resigneddirector · ~31y · appointed 2014-01-29 · resigned 2017-04-12
CAMPBELL, Alexander Menzies→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2005-04-25 · resigned 2010-11-08
CAMPBELL, Rowan→
Resigneddirector · ~51y · appointed 2009-07-20 · resigned 2012-09-27
CARSON, David William→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2014-01-28 · resigned 2016-02-10
CLARK, Ray→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2006-11-14 · resigned 2014-01-29
CROMBIE, Rita→
Resigneddirector · ~88y · appointed 2005-09-05 · resigned 2023-05-02
DONKIN, Brian→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 2008-12-02 · resigned 2009-03-05
DONOVAN, David→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2009-07-20 · resigned 2015-03-20
DUNCAN, Fiona→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2005-04-25 · resigned 2011-12-07
FORDYCE, Pauline Fife Akaxander→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2016-02-18 · resigned 2018-03-14
FORGIE, Alan→
Resigneddirector · ~40y · appointed 2016-02-22 · resigned 2017-05-12
FRASER, Sally→
Resigneddirector · ~44y · appointed 2021-01-06 · resigned 2021-10-20
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Recent filings (144 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2026-05-06
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-06-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2025-05-30
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-05-22
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-02-23
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2024-02-29
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-02-23
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-05-08
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2023-05-02
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-02-17
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2022-12-05
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2022-04-18
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2022-04-18
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2022-04-18
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2022-04-18