FYNE FAMILIES
🌳Matureactive
SC302932 · private-limited-guarant-nsc-limited-exemption · incorporated 2006-05-25
Investment thesis
Well-run mature business — low negotiation leverage; premium likely.
Why interesting: Textbook target; clean filings, stable trading.
Why risky: No pressure on seller; any deal likely at full price.
Opportunity decay
hardening · 12-months
Already tight — no obvious softening catalysts on the horizon.
- · Thesis: well-run, low negotiation leverage
🔒Estimated value
—
Upgrade to see
Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
78/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Child day-care activities
Sector: Human health & social work
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 75-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 78/100 (strong), bankability 75/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 75). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (73/100).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (55/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
Confirmed no charges registered
85
Directors & officers
30 officers (4 active, 30 linked, 28 with DOB)
89
Ownership & PSC
2 active PSC(s) of 10 total, 10 with control declared
90
Director network
Network not yet resolved
30
Filing history
110 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
78/100Strong
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
85
Few red flags.
Signal strength
90
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
1
filing
- • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (78 events)Click to expand
- 2026-01-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-06-10📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-06-10📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-06-03➕LONG, Lynne Pearl appointeddirector
- 2025-06-03➖WELCH, Lauren Helen Maxwell resigneddirector
- 2025-01-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-08-27📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2024-08-27📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2024-08-27📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-08-27📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-08-27📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-08-27📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2024-08-12➖ANDERSON, Sarah resigneddirector
- 2024-08-12➖POLLOCK, Lindsay Jane resigneddirector
- 2024-06-30➖ROBB, Jennifer Gail resigneddirector
- 2024-03-25📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-03-18➕WILSON, Lyndsay Mary appointeddirector
- 2024-02-08📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-02-01➖TAYLOR, Karen Elizabeth Lawrie resigneddirector
- 2023-12-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-09-14📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-09-11➖TAYLOR, Kirsty Anne, Mts resigneddirector
- 2023-01-30📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-01-30📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-01-24➖GOODFELLOW, Morag Janet Isabella resigneddirector
- 2023-01-24➖MCKEE, Philippa Helen resigneddirector
- 2023-01-24➕ROBB, Jennifer Gail appointeddirector
- 2023-01-24➕WELCH, Lauren Helen Maxwell appointeddirector
- 2023-01-24📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2023-01-24📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2023-01-24📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-01-24📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-11-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-02-08➕BARTLETT, Eleanor Margaret appointeddirector
- 2022-02-07➕POLLOCK, Lindsay Jane appointeddirector
- 2021-11-30➕ANDERSON, Sarah appointeddirector
- 2021-05-01➕MCKEE, Philippa Helen appointeddirector
- 2020-12-20➕WINDHAM-WRIGHT, Alison appointeddirector
- 2020-12-20➖GUTHRIE, Shona Anne resigneddirector
- 2020-02-03➖BREMNER, Ishabel Jane resigneddirector
- 2020-02-02➕GUTHRIE, Shona Anne appointeddirector
- 2019-11-04➕TAYLOR, Kirsty Anne, Mts appointeddirector
- 2019-08-19➕GOODFELLOW, Morag Janet Isabella appointeddirector
- 2019-08-19➕TAYLOR, Karen Elizabeth Lawrie appointeddirector
- 2019-08-15➖INNIS, Lynsey resigneddirector
- 2019-08-15➖LESLIE, Julie resigneddirector
- 2017-04-01➖BRODIE, Alison Rhona resigneddirector
- 2016-10-11➖STEWART, Mary Ann resigneddirector
- 2016-08-30➖BEATON, Laura resignedsecretary
- 2016-08-30➖BOYD, Gaye resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 78 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 75 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
60/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 75 years old. Natural succession window is now.
Red flags
cleanNo red flags detected from available public data. (This is not a clean bill of health — detailed accounts review still recommended.)
Shareholders & ownership
2 active beneficial owners| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mrs Lyndsay Mary Wilson Individual · British · DOB 12/1964 · age 62 | — | — | board controlboard control · trust interest · firm interest | 12/08/2024 |
Mrs Alison Windham-Wright Individual · British · DOB 02/1951 · age 75 | — | — | sig. influencesignificant influence · trust interest · firm interest | 12/08/2024 |
8 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Ms Lindsay Jane Pollockceased 12/08/2024· board control · trust interest · firm interest
- Mrs Karen Elizabeth Lawrie Taylorceased 24/01/2023· board control
- Mrs Kirsty Anne Taylorceased 20/12/2020· significant influence · trust interest
- Mrs Ishabel Jane Bremnerceased 03/02/2020· significant influence · trust interest
- Ms Linsey Innisceased 15/08/2019· significant influence · trust interest
- Ms Julie Leslieceased 15/08/2019· significant influence · trust interest
- Ms Alison Rhona Brodieceased 01/04/2017· significant influence · trust interest
- Mrs Mary Ann Stewartceased 11/10/2016· significant influence · trust interest
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
Similar companies
Active · Healthcare & medical · PA postcode area| Company | Est. value | Turnover | Net worth | Staff | Age | Opp | Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATCH SCOTLAND LTD→ SC386586 · est 2010 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 15y | — | — |
| CYBER HEALTH INC. LIMITED→ SC666823 · est 2020 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 5y | — | — |
| DKL CARE LTD→ SC723783 · est 2022 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 4y | — | — |
| ENTERPRISE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH LTD→ SC489774 · est 2014 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 11y | — | — |
| ENVISAGE DENTISTRY (FALKIRK) LTD→ SC785375 · est 2023 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| FAMILY DENTAL CARE LIMITED→ SC312299 · est 2006 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 19y | — | — |
| FAYDA AESTHETICS LTD→ SC843449 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| FIRM OF YOUSAF AND SAFDAR LTD→ SC801016 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| FLEXIBLE FIRST AID TRAINING LTD→ SC464636 · est 2013 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 12y | — | — |
| G1 CLINIC LIMITED→ SC333067 · est 2007 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 18y | — | — |
| GEEZ PEACE CIC→ SC839518 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| GEORGE RICHARDSON SERVICES LTD→ SC727685 · est 2022 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 4y | — | — |
Peers ranked by estimated value, then turnover, then opportunity score.See all →
🔒Tailored diligence questions
7 specific questions generated from this company's actual signals — liquidity, leverage, director age, charge count, red flags, age-of-company.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
See pricing →🔒Advanced scoring suite
Exit-route ranking, improvement thesis, quiet-distress detector, covenant-pressure proxy, extraction monitor, approaching triggers, ownership drift, local cluster, value trap, debt capacity, archetype classification — 48+ scoring modules.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
See pricing →Company details
Statusactive
Typeprivate-limited-guarant-nsc-limited-exemption
Incorporated2006-05-25
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC88910 — Child day-care activities
Registered office
Community Centre
Manse Brae
Lochgilphead
Argyll
PA31 8QX
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-10-09
Last: 2025-09-25
Officers (4 active · 26 resigned)
BARTLETT, Eleanor Margaret→
Activedirector · ~44y · appointed 2022-02-08
View their other companies + combined net worth →
LONG, Lynne Pearl→
Activedirector · ~45y · appointed 2025-06-03
View their other companies + combined net worth →
WILSON, Lyndsay Mary→
Activedirector · ~62y · appointed 2024-03-18
View their other companies + combined net worth →
WINDHAM-WRIGHT, Alison→
Activedirector · ~75y · appointed 2020-12-20
View their other companies + combined net worth →
BEATON, Laura→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2009-11-25 · resigned 2016-08-30
ROBERTSON, Deborah Alison→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-05-25 · resigned 2010-01-18
ANDERSON, Sarah→
Resigneddirector · ~50y · appointed 2021-11-30 · resigned 2024-08-12
BOYD, Gaye→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2013-04-01 · resigned 2016-08-30
BREMNER, Ishabel Jane→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2016-08-30 · resigned 2020-02-03
BRODIE, Alison Rhona→
Resigneddirector · ~50y · appointed 2016-08-30 · resigned 2017-04-01
DALGARNO-PLATT, Christopher Nicholas→
Resigneddirector · ~51y · appointed 2010-02-22 · resigned 2012-10-15
DALGARNO-PLATT, Christopher Nicholas→
Resigneddirector · ~51y · appointed 2006-05-25 · resigned 2009-10-01
DAVIDSON, Christine→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2006-05-25 · resigned 2008-12-05
GOODFELLOW, Morag Janet Isabella→
Resigneddirector · ~48y · appointed 2019-08-19 · resigned 2023-01-24
GRIFFIN, Sarah Joanne, Dr→
Resigneddirector · ~49y · appointed 2009-11-25 · resigned 2012-08-01
GUTHRIE, Shona Anne→
Resigneddirector · ~49y · appointed 2020-02-02 · resigned 2020-12-20
HODGSON, Jean→
Resigneddirector · ~83y · appointed 2006-05-25 · resigned 2009-11-06
INNIS, Lynsey→
Resigneddirector · ~44y · appointed 2016-08-30 · resigned 2019-08-15
LESLIE, Julie→
Resigneddirector · ~44y · appointed 2016-08-30 · resigned 2019-08-15
MCKEE, Philippa Helen→
Resigneddirector · ~43y · appointed 2021-05-01 · resigned 2023-01-24
Click a director name to see their full track record across all companies.
Recent filings (110 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2026-01-05
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-10-07
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-06-10
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-06-10
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2025-01-13
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-09-30
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC01
2024-08-27
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC01
2024-08-27
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-08-27
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-08-27
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-08-27
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2024-08-27
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-03-25
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-02-08
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2023-12-21