GARTMORE VILLAGE SHOP CIC
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Opportunity 76/100 (strong), bankability 65/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
Data confidence
Overall: low (52/100)Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Recent activity
Corporate timeline (5 events)Click to expand
- 2026-01-09🏢Company incorporatedAs GARTMORE VILLAGE SHOP CIC
- 2026-01-09➕BATES, Susan, Ms. appointeddirector
- 2026-01-09➕GLASSE-DAVIES, Roger Wayne, Dr. appointeddirector
- 2026-01-09➕ORR, Nigel Wilson, Mr. appointeddirector
- 2026-01-09📄incorporation-community-interest-companyincorporation · CICINC
Owner dependency
Material founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 82 — succession pressure is live.
- +Young company: Only 0.5 years old — management layer unlikely to be developed.
Succession & seller-readiness
Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 82 years old. Natural succession window is now.
Red flags
cleanShareholders & ownership
3 active beneficial owners| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ms. Susan Bates Individual · British · DOB 01/1946 · age 80 | — | 25–50% | board control25-50% voting · board control | 09/01/2026 |
Dr. Roger Wayne Glasse-Davies Individual · British,Canadian · DOB 06/1944 · age 82 | — | 25–50% | board control25-50% voting · board control | 09/01/2026 |
Mr. Nigel Wilson Orr Individual · British · DOB 09/1954 · age 72 | — | 25–50% | board control25-50% voting · board control | 09/01/2026 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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