# GAVIN SHANKS & SONS LIMITED (SC031218)

> GAVIN SHANKS & SONS LIMITED is an active private limited company (company number SC031218) incorporated on 28 December 1955, registered in Coatbridge. Its registered activity is agents involved in the sale of timber and building materials (SIC 46130). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 March 2025, showing net assets of −£544k and cash of £38k, with 2 employees on average. Net assets fell 768% on the prior period (£81k).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 1955-12-28
- Registered office: Coatbridge, ML5 2AG
- SIC 46130: Agents involved in the sale of timber and building materials
- Next accounts due: 2026-12-31
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-01-11
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the bottom quarter of 62 comparable companies in Glasgow (median £39k, upper quartile £207k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | −£544k | £38k | £0 | — | — | — | 2 |
| 2024-03-31 | £81k | £44k | £120 | — | — | — | 2 |

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## Filing and accounts signals (facts, not a rating)

- Net assets below zero: Net assets £-544,214 at 31 March 2025
- Net assets down 25% or more on the prior period: -767.8% vs prior period
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 28 December 1955

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## Persons with significant control

- Shankstimber Limited (corporate-entity) — owns 75–100% of shares; holds 75–100% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors, since 2025-04-04

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Source: Companies House register snapshot 2026-08-31, Open Government Licence v3.0. Information may have changed since that date and is not advice or a credit reference; check the official record before relying on it. Official record: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/SC031218
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