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CARILLION PLC

Is CARILLION PLC safe to trade with?

No. 03782379 · plc · Central Square 8th Floor, 29 Wellington Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4DL

AVOID
20/100 public-record risk indicator not a credit score

We'd avoid trading with them

Carillion Plc shows serious warning signs on the public record, see the watch-outs below. We'd hold off, ask for payment up front, or walk away rather than offer credit.

⚠ In liquidation⚠ Formal insolvency case⚠ Insolvency history

Our opinion, read from the public record as at 14 Jul 2026, 23:27 BST. See the facts it's based on below.

Financial health 45/100

Financially adequate.

Governance & conduct 0/100

There is an insolvency event on the public record.

Signs this is a real business
  • Trading 27 years, a long track record on the register
  • Registered at what looks like a genuine trading address, not a mass-registration mailbox
Suggested trading terms

Many suppliers would ask for payment in full up front (pro-forma), or decline the order. If you do proceed, a common approach is to keep your exposure to what you can afford to lose.

General guidance from the public record, not advice on your specific transaction. The decision is yours.

What this means for you

On the public record, we'd see giving Carillion Plc credit as high risk. Many suppliers in this position would ask for payment up front, or decline the order. The decision is yours, if you proceed, a common approach is to risk only what you can afford to write off. General guidance from public records, not advice on your deal.

In their favour

  • 27 years trading, a long track record
  • Has filed its accounts on time every year

What the verdict is based on

  • Company is currently in liquidation, do not extend credit
  • Accounts overdue (period ending Dec 2017)
  • Confirmation statement overdue, the company may be inactive or neglected
  • No filings for 83+ months, the company looks dormant or neglected
  • The company has insolvency history on the public record
  • 6 outstanding charges (secured debt) against the company's assets
  • Compulsory liquidation (wound up by the court) from Jan 2018. Insolvency practitioner: The Official Receiver Or London.
  • Has changed its registered office 3 times, frequent moves can signal instability

These are facts from the public record. Verify anything important yourself before you rely on it.

Why this score

In liquidation -55
27 years trading +15
Accounts overdue -22
Confirmation statement overdue -12
Dormant / no recent filings -14
Insolvency history -25
Multiple outstanding charges -10
Formal insolvency case -45
Consistent on-time filing +4
Frequent office moves -6
Safety score20 / 100

The record

Statusliquidation
TypePublic limited company
Incorporated1999-05-28 (27 yrs)
JurisdictionEngland & Wales
Registered officeCentral Square 8th Floor, 29 Wellington Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4DL
Accounts Accounts overdue (period ending Dec 2017) · Group accounts
Confirmation statementOverdue
Last filing2019-07-16, dormant (83 months silent)
Filing track recordfiles on time (3 sets of accounts filed)
Confirmation statementLast confirmed May 2017
Office moves3 times
Directors7 active, 25 resigned
Nature of businessConstruction of commercial buildings, Civil engineering (SIC 42110), Other building completion and finishing, Other specialised construction n.e.c.

People behind the company

COCHRANE, Keith Robertson Director
director since Jul 2015 (11 yrs) · born 1965 · British · resident in Scotland
2 other active companies · 55 failed
  • dissolved WEIR USA INVESTMENTS LIMITED
  • liquidation CARILLION SERVICES LIMITED (resigned)
  • liquidation CARILLION (AMBS) LIMITED (resigned)
  • liquidation CARILLION INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED (resigned)
  • liquidation SOVEREIGN HOSPITAL SERVICES LIMITED (resigned)
  • dissolved TWG ENGINEERING (NO.1) LIMITED (resigned)
  • dissolved TWG ENGINEERING (NO.2) LIMITED (resigned)
  • active BUCHAN 2 LIMITED
  • active BUCHAN 1 LIMITED (resigned)
  • active THIRD ENERGY ONSHORE LIMITED (resigned)
  • active WEIR GROUP IP LIMITED (resigned)
  • active WEIR GROUP PLC(THE) (resigned)
  • active ROYAL SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA SOCIETY (PROPERTIES) LIMITED (resigned)
  • active ROYAL SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA SOCIETY LIMITED (resigned)
  • active WEIR HOLDINGS BV (resigned)

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DOUGAL, Andrew James Harrower Director
director since Oct 2011 (14 yrs) · born 1951 · British · resident in United Kingdom
21 failed
  • liquidation DIGITAL UNLIMITED GROUP LTD (resigned)
  • dissolved HANSON RBS TRUSTEES LIMITED (resigned)
  • dissolved HANSON PACIFIC LIMITED (resigned)
  • active VICTREX PLC (resigned)
  • active PREMIER FARNELL LIMITED (resigned)
  • active UPPER PARK PLACE MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED (resigned)
  • active TAYLOR WIMPEY PLC (resigned)
  • active BPB LIMITED (resigned)
  • active CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION (resigned)
  • active HANSON FINANCE (2003) LIMITED (resigned)
  • active HANSON BUILDING MATERIALS LIMITED (resigned)
  • active BRITISH AGRICULTURAL SERVICES LIMITED (resigned)
  • active HANSON QUARRY PRODUCTS EUROPE LIMITED (resigned)
  • active HANSON PENSION TRUSTEES LIMITED (resigned)
  • active HOUSERATE LIMITED (resigned)

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GREEN, Philip Nevill Director
director since Jun 2011 (15 yrs) · born 1953 · British · resident in United Kingdom
5 failed
  • active SAGA PLC (resigned)
  • dissolved MORE THAN GOLD
  • active PHILHARMONIA TRUST LIMITED (resigned)
  • active BUSINESS IN THE COMMUNITY (resigned)
  • active UNITED UTILITIES GROUP PLC (resigned)
  • active UNITED UTILITIES PLC (resigned)
  • active WATER UK (resigned)
  • active UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED (resigned)
  • dissolved UK COMMISSION FOR EMPLOYMENT AND SKILLS (resigned)
  • active BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC (resigned)
  • active HBOS PLC (resigned)
  • active LLOYDS BANKING GROUP PLC (resigned)

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HORNER, Alison Jane Director
director since Dec 2013 (12 yrs) · born 1966 · British · resident in United Kingdom
no other company appointments
  • active TESCO PENSION TRUSTEES LIMITED (resigned)

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LOVELL, Alan Charles Director
director since Nov 2017 (8 yrs) · born 1953 · British · resident in United Kingdom
3 other active companies · 33 failed
  • administration BIRMINGHAM HIGHWAYS HOLDINGS LIMITED (resigned)
  • active MITIE GROUP PLC (resigned)
  • active AMEY LIMITED (resigned)
  • active AMEY LG LIMITED (resigned)
  • active AMEY UK LIMITED (resigned)
  • active BIRMINGHAM HIGHWAYS LIMITED (resigned)
  • active SEPURA LIMITED (resigned)
  • administration STYLE GROUP UK LIMITED
  • liquidation INTERSERVE GROUP LIMITED
  • active SIG PLC
  • active SAFESTYLE UK PLC
  • dissolved FLOWGROUP PLC

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MORGAN, Baroness Sally Director
director since Jul 2017 (9 yrs) · born 1959 · British · resident in United Kingdom
no other company appointments

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READ, Justin Richard Director
director since Dec 2017 (8 yrs) · born 1961 · British · resident in England
2 other active companies · 33 failed
  • dissolved VIVOUIN CONSULTING LIMITED
  • dissolved FOLLOWCASTLE LIMITED
  • dissolved SEGRO PENSION SCHEME TRUSTEES LIMITED (resigned)
  • dissolved KINGSWOOD ASCOT PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LIMITED (resigned)
  • dissolved SEGRO EUROPE LIMITED (resigned)
  • active AFFINITY WATER LIMITED
  • active 44/46 ST. GEORGE'S DRIVE LTD.
  • active GRAINGER PLC (resigned)
  • active IBSTOCK PLC (resigned)
  • active MARSHALL OF CAMBRIDGE (HOLDINGS) LIMITED (resigned)
  • active CORAM BEANSTALK (resigned)
  • active 44/46 ST. GEORGE'S DRIVE LTD. (resigned)
  • active SEGRO PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY (resigned)
  • active SEGRO NETHERLANDS HOLDING B.V. (resigned)
  • active SEGRO ADMINISTRATION LIMITED (resigned)

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Secured debt (charges)

Outstanding charges6
Secured toGlas Trust Corporation Limited, 45 Ludgate Hill, London EC4M 7JU, United Kingdom, Santander UK PLC as Security Agent for the Secured Parties

Secured lenders are paid before unsecured suppliers if a company fails. Consider this when offering credit terms.

  • Outstanding Glas Trust Corporation Limited, 45 Ludgate Hill, London E… holds a a registered charge registered in Oct 2017 over the company's assets. If the company fails, they are paid before unsecured suppliers.
  • Outstanding Glas Trust Corporation Limited, 45 Ludgate Hill, London E… holds a a registered charge registered in Oct 2017 over the company's assets. If the company fails, they are paid before unsecured suppliers.
  • Outstanding Glas Trust Corporation Limited, 45 Ludgate Hill, London E… holds a a registered charge registered in Oct 2017 over the company's assets. If the company fails, they are paid before unsecured suppliers.
  • Outstanding Glas Trust Corporation Limited, 45 Ludgate Hill, London E… holds a a registered charge registered in Oct 2017 over the company's assets. If the company fails, they are paid before unsecured suppliers.
  • Outstanding Glas Trust Corporation Limited, 45 Ludgate Hill, London E… holds a a registered charge registered in Oct 2017 over the company's assets. If the company fails, they are paid before unsecured suppliers.

Insolvency

  • Insolvent Compulsory liquidation (wound up by the court) from Jan 2018. Insolvency practitioner: The Official Receiver Or London.

Previous names

  • CAMERON 1999 PLC (until Jun 1999)

Registered address

Companies at this address 442 (looks like a genuine trading address)

Recent filings

Jul 2019 Registered office changed
Oct 2018 Registered office changed
Sept 2018 Liquidation disclaimer notice
Sept 2018 Liquidation disclaimer notice
Sept 2018 Liquidation disclaimer notice
Sept 2018 Liquidation disclaimer notice
Sept 2018 Liquidation disclaimer notice
Sept 2018 Liquidation disclaimer notice
This is a snapshot of today, companies change.

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Frequently asked questions about CARILLION PLC

Is CARILLION PLC a legitimate registered company?

CARILLION PLC is a company registered at Companies House under number 03782379, incorporated 27 years ago. Being on the register confirms it exists in law; our trade-safety verdict is AVOID - We'd avoid trading with them.

Is CARILLION PLC still trading?

CARILLION PLC is not currently active - its status on the register is 'liquidation', so it may have stopped trading. Do not extend credit without confirming directly.

Has CARILLION PLC gone bust or insolvent?

The public record shows insolvency activity for CARILLION PLC. Treat it as high risk - ask for payment up front rather than offering credit. See the full report for the detail.

Who owns and runs CARILLION PLC?

The full report names all 7 people behind CARILLION PLC - the directors and owners - and cross-checks the other companies they're linked to, including any that have failed.

How old is CARILLION PLC?

CARILLION PLC was incorporated on 1999-05-28, making it 27 years old. A long trading history is a positive sign.

Report reference TC-20260714-03782379 · generated 14 Jul 2026, 23:27 BST · a dated record of your due diligence.

Sources: Companies House, Companies House (insolvency). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (© Crown copyright). Our opinion from the public record as at the date shown, not a credit reference, not financial or legal advice. How we use this data.