SCC LEISURE LTD
🌳Matureactive
SC416016 · ltd · incorporated 2012-02-02
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
—
year to Jan 2025
Net worth
£3.7k
book net assets
Opportunity
76/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Sector: Administrative & support services
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 76/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 5 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).
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Refinance opportunity
7 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 7.8y
15/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 7.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Cashflow trend is negative — lender view likely cautious.
Data confidence
Overall: high (83/100)Strong data coverage across all sections. AI outputs should be trusted with minimal caveats.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
2 years of iXBRL accounts extracted (YoY deltas available) + narrative notes parsed
75
Lenders & charges
7 charges (7/7 with lender, 7/7 with type)
90
Directors & officers
13 officers (2 active, 13 linked, 11 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
11 connected companies via shared directors
78
Filing history
73 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
76/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
82
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Signals from accounts
Derived from iXBRL accounts · accounting standard not declaredPositive net assets
Net assets £3,671
Net assets shrinking
Down £219,071 YoY
Cash YoY
-36%
Year on year
Key financials
2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accountsCash
£124k
↓ 36% YoY
Net Worth
£4k
↓ 98% YoY
Current Assets
£421k
↓ 63% YoY
Current Liabilities
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Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · accounting standard unknown| Metric | 2025-01-05 | 2023-12-31 |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets | £3.7k | £222.7k |
| Current assets | £421.2k | £1.14M |
| Cash | £124.0k | £192.3k |
| Debtors | £273.7k | £887.9k |
| Net assets | £3.7k | £222.7k |
Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
🔒Filing-note intelligence
1 signal detected in this company's narrative notes — going-concern language, audit opinion, contingent liabilities, related-party transactions.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
See pricing →Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (52 events)Click to expand
- 2025-04-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2024-11-02📄mortgage-alter-floating-charge-with-numbermortgage · 466(Scot)
- 2024-11-01📄mortgage-alter-floating-charge-with-numbermortgage · 466(Scot)
- 2024-11-01📄mortgage-alter-floating-charge-with-numbermortgage · 466(Scot)
- 2024-11-01📄mortgage-alter-floating-charge-with-numbermortgage · 466(Scot)
- 2024-11-01📄mortgage-alter-floating-charge-with-numbermortgage · 466(Scot)
- 2024-10-30📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-10-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2024-10-28📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-10-28📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-10-24📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-10-23🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Igf Business Credit Limited
- 2024-10-23🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Sandton Investments X (Luxembourg) S.À R.L.
- 2024-10-23🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Igf Business Credit Limited
- 2024-10-23🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Sandton Investments X (Luxembourg) S.a R.L
- 2023-09-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2022-05-19📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2022-05-05📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2022-04-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2022-04-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2021-12-14📄change-account-reference-date-company-current-shortenedaccounts · AA01
- 2021-04-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2019-11-22📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2019-11-13🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2019-11-12➕FOOTS, John Richard appointeddirector
- 2019-11-12➕SOLEY, Christopher David appointeddirector
- 2019-11-12➖LADD, David John Edward resigneddirector
- 2019-11-12➖MCGRATH, Anthony Gerard resigneddirector
- 2019-11-12🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2019-11-12🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Hsbc UK Bank PLC
- 2019-03-20➖BARRY, Christopher resigneddirector
- 2018-10-19➖MCGARVIE, Henry Murray resigneddirector
- 2018-07-26🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Bgf Nominees Limited (As Security Trustee)
- 2018-07-10➕LADD, David John Edward appointeddirector
- 2018-02-01➕BARRY, Christopher appointeddirector
- 2018-02-01➕MCGARVIE, Henry Murray appointeddirector
- 2018-01-03➕MCGRATH, Anthony Gerard appointeddirector
- 2018-01-03➖STEVENS, Bradley resigneddirector
- 2014-08-21➕STEVENS, Bradley appointeddirector
- 2014-08-21➖STEVENS, Claire resigneddirector
- 2014-08-20➖STEVENS, Bradley resigneddirector
- 2014-08-20➕STEVENS, Claire appointeddirector
- 2013-02-03➕STEVENS, Bradley appointeddirector
- 2013-02-03➖STEVENS, Claire resigneddirector
- 2012-02-02🏢Company incorporatedAs SCC LEISURE LTD
- 2012-02-02➕COSEC LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2012-02-02➖COSEC LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2012-02-02➕MCMEEKIN, James Stuart appointeddirector
- 2012-02-02➖MCMEEKIN, James Stuart resigneddirector
- 2012-02-02➕STEVENS, Claire appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 52 events
Owner dependency
66/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 58 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
46/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 58. Early succession window.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
Red flags
1 low6 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Group structure
Bar Soba Group Ltd is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Bar Soba Group Ltd
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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SCC LEISURE LTD
This company · SC416016
Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bar Soba Group Ltd Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 10/03/2017 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Mr Bradley Stevensceased 10/03/2017· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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See pricing →Company details
Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2012-02-02
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC82990 — Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Registered office
Bar Soba Merchant City
79 Albion Street
Glasgow
G1 1NY
United Kingdom
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2025-01-05
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-06-07
Last: 2025-05-24
Officers (2 active · 11 resigned)
FOOTS, John Richard→
Activedirector · ~58y · appointed 2019-11-12
View their other companies + combined net worth →
SOLEY, Christopher David→
Activedirector · ~51y · appointed 2019-11-12
View their other companies + combined net worth →
COSEC LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2012-02-02 · resigned 2012-02-02
BARRY, Christopher→
Resigneddirector · ~45y · appointed 2018-02-01 · resigned 2019-03-20
LADD, David John Edward→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2018-07-10 · resigned 2019-11-12
MCGARVIE, Henry Murray→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2018-02-01 · resigned 2018-10-19
MCGRATH, Anthony Gerard→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2018-01-03 · resigned 2019-11-12
MCMEEKIN, James Stuart→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2012-02-02 · resigned 2012-02-02
STEVENS, Bradley→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2014-08-21 · resigned 2018-01-03
STEVENS, Bradley→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2013-02-03 · resigned 2014-08-20
STEVENS, Claire→
Resigneddirector · ~47y · appointed 2014-08-20 · resigned 2014-08-21
STEVENS, Claire→
Resigneddirector · ~47y · appointed 2012-02-02 · resigned 2013-02-03
COSEC LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-director · appointed 2012-02-02 · resigned 2012-02-02
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Mortgages & charges
7
Total charges
6
Outstanding
4
Active lenders
Status:Lender:7 of 7 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Igf Business Credit Igf Business Credit Limited | A registered charge | — | 23/10/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | Sandton Investments X (Luxembourg) S.À R.L. | A registered charge | 1 property | 23/10/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | Igf Business Credit Igf Business Credit Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 23/10/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | Sandton Investments X (Luxembourg) S.a R.L | A registered charge | 1 property | 23/10/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 12/11/2019 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc UK Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 12/11/2019 | — | |
| satisfied | Bgf Nominees (As Security Trustee) Bgf Nominees Limited (As Security Trustee) | A registered charge | — | 26/07/2018 | 13/11/2019 |
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Recent filings (73 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-06-05
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2025-04-04
mortgage-alter-floating-charge-with-number
mortgage · 466(Scot)
2024-11-02
mortgage-alter-floating-charge-with-number
mortgage · 466(Scot)
2024-11-01
mortgage-alter-floating-charge-with-number
mortgage · 466(Scot)
2024-11-01
mortgage-alter-floating-charge-with-number
mortgage · 466(Scot)
2024-11-01
mortgage-alter-floating-charge-with-number
mortgage · 466(Scot)
2024-11-01
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-10-30
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2024-10-29
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-10-28
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-10-28
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-10-24
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-05-31
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2023-09-29
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-05-24