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The Dundee Football Club Limited

SC004585

active
ltd
scotland
Companies House
Has been liquidated
Insolvency history
Health Score
46 / 100

Notable Risks

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
16/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • Active insolvency proceedings (-20)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

Dens Park Stadium, Sandeman Street, Dundee, DD3 7JY
Incorporated 12/07/1900

Compliance

Last accounts

31/05/2025

small

Next accounts due

28/02/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 18/02/2026

Due 04/03/2027

On track

Industry

93120
Activities of sport clubs

Officers

John Wesley Nelms

director · Since 13/08/2013

American · Scotland

Robert Wilson Hynd

director · Since 21/11/2013

British · United Kingdom

Timothy Keyes

director · Since 11/08/2015

American · United States

Lindsay Duncan Gunn Darroch

secretary · Since 23/12/2019

Alasdair Iain Mcgill

director · Since 28/07/2020

British · Scotland

Former

William Colvin

director · Resigned 12/06/2015

Brian Lawrence

director · Resigned 01/04/2017

Ian Richard Crighton

director · Resigned 09/08/2018

Stephen Martin

director · Resigned 01/12/2018

David James Gray

director · Resigned 28/07/2020

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Timothy Keyes

Significant control

American · United States

Notified 06/04/2016

PSC Statements

No active PSC statements on record.

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

THOMAS PENDRY & OTHERS AS TRUSTEES OF THE FOOTBALL TRUST

Created 22/04/1999Registered 30/04/1999
charge
outstanding

THE SCOTTISH SPORTS COUNCIL

Created 22/04/1999Registered 30/04/1999

Insolvency History4 cases

corporate voluntary arrangement
administration order

Thomas Merchant Burton (practitioner) · Fiona Livingstone Taylor (practitioner)

in administration

Bryan A Jackson (practitioner) · Anne Buchanan (practitioner)

corporate voluntary arrangement

Bryan Jackson (practitioner)

Change History

status → active
2026-05-09

Active

type → ltd
2026-05-09

Private Limited Company

address line1 → Dens Park Stadium
2026-05-09

DENS PARK STADIUM

post town → Dundee
2026-05-09

DUNDEE

CompanyRankvs 5348+ SIC 93120 peers
14

Financial strength2th percentile among SIC peers · 1/25
Employees47th percentile among SIC peers · 7/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.91× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10Insolvency history -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength1/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees7/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity6/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Insolvency history: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

ny's ability to continue as a going concern in relation to the continuing significant level of deficit on shareholders' funds, the directors of the company have considered interim financial statements and detailed financial projections prepare

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/05/2025

Net Worth

-£463k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£230k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£137k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.4M

Current Liabilities

£1.5M

Fixed Assets

£264k

Debtors

£1.2M

Profit After Tax

-£2.8M

1avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£167k
Assets less current liabilities£126k
Signed by Mr J Nelms Company registration number SC004585Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20250.91

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.

Filing History100 filings

Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

20/03/202612 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

02/03/202614 pages · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

22/08/20258 pages · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

22/08/20258 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

08/05/202538 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

09/04/202514 pages · PDF
ANNOTATION

legacy

01/04/2025PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

04/11/20243 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

21/06/20241 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

15/05/202415 pages · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

29/04/20243 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

27/03/202427 pages · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

21/02/20244 pages · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

21/02/20244 pages · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

16/02/20243 pages · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

16/02/20243 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

29/05/202315 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

29/03/202329 pages · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

07/03/20234 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

19/04/20222 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

08/04/202216 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

10/06/202129 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

31/05/202113 pages · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

30/04/20214 pages · PDF
RP04SH01

second filing capital allotment shares

07/01/20217 pages · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

07/01/20214 pages · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

18/11/20204 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

03/08/20202 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

03/08/20201 page · PDF
AP03

appoint person secretary company with name date

09/07/20202 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

07/04/202033 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

28/02/202014 pages · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

20/12/20194 pages · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

19/11/20194 pages · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

25/07/20196 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

25/07/20191 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

12/03/201944 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

01/03/201913 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

13/12/20181 page · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

20/08/20182 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

20/08/20181 page · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

10/08/20184 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

07/03/201813 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

07/03/201810 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

27/02/20182 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

27/02/20182 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

27/02/20182 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

27/02/20182 pages · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

23/02/20183 pages · PDF
PSC withdrawn

withdrawal of a person with significant control statement

12/02/20182 pages · PDF
PSC notified

notification of a person with significant control

06/02/20182 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

24/04/201784 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

03/04/20171 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

02/03/20177 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

20/12/20167 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

26/04/20163 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

18/02/201619 pages · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

15/02/20166 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

12/01/20167 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

20/11/20153 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

15/09/20153 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

15/07/20152 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

26/02/20157 pages · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

18/07/20146 pages · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

25/04/20149 pages · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

22/04/2014PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date bulk list shareholders

28/02/201415 pages · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

20/02/20146 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name

16/12/20133 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

03/12/201310 pages · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

20/11/20136 pages · PDF
1.4(Scot)

liquidation voluntary arrangement notice completion scotland

30/10/20134 pages · PDF
1.3(Scot)

liquidation voluntary supervisors abstracts of receipts payments scotland with brought down date

30/10/20133 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name

19/09/20132 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name

02/09/20133 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name

02/09/20133 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name

02/09/20134 pages · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

02/09/20134 pages · PDF
MEM/ARTS

memorandum articles

22/08/201331 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

22/08/20137 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name

15/08/20133 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name

15/08/20132 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name

15/08/20132 pages · PDF
Address changed

change registered office address company with date old address

02/08/20132 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name

11/07/20133 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name

09/07/20132 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name

09/07/20132 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name

09/07/20132 pages · PDF
1.3(Scot)

liquidation voluntary supervisors abstracts of receipts payments scotland with brought down date

27/06/20132 pages · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

29/05/20134 pages · PDF
Accounts date changed

change account reference date company current shortened

23/05/20133 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

30/04/201310 pages · PDF
1.3(Scot)

liquidation voluntary supervisors abstracts of receipts payments scotland with brought down date

17/04/20134 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name

04/04/20133 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name

28/03/20132 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name

28/03/20133 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date bulk list shareholders

18/03/201319 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name

22/02/20133 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name

22/02/20132 pages · PDF