The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

First Mortgage Direct Limited

Company SC175659 Active

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Board DNA

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3
directors on the board
5.4y median 7y
average tenure
7y
longest tenure
2
directors past 6 years
0 vs 3 portfolio
first-time directors
2
also govern a charity
1
left in the last 12 months

Where else this board sits

Finance 90Dormant 28Property 6Arts and leisure 1Construction 1Hospitality 1Professional services 1Tech and media 1

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Gaps to watch

  • Several long-serving directors could step down together

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Company details

NumberSC175659
StatusActive
TypePrivate Limited Company
Incorporated21/05/1997
Address30 WALKER STREET, EDINBURGH, EH3 7HR
Accounts next due30/09/2026
Accounts last made up31/12/2024

Industry (SIC)

66220 - Activities of insurance agents and brokers

Ownership - persons with significant control (3)

  • Mortgage Advice Bureau Limited
    ownership of shares 75-100% voting rights 75-100% right to appoint and remove directors
  • Mr Robert Lawrence Mcgrail ceased British
    ownership of shares 25-50% voting rights 25-50%
  • Mr Ian Robert Mcgrail ceased British
    ownership of shares 25-50% voting rights 25-50%

Officers (8)

  • Burgaud Mccarthy, Emilie Nadia Marcelline Director · appointed 2024
  • Brodnicki, Peter Christopher Steven Director · appointed 2019
  • Mcgrail, Ian Robert Director · appointed 2019
  • Tilley, Lucy Claire Former Director · appointed 2019 · resigned 2024
  • Thompson, Benjamin David Former Director · appointed 2019 · resigned 2025
  • Homan, Paul Former Director · appointed 2000 · resigned 2003
  • Woods, Frederick James Former Director · appointed 1997 · resigned 2005
  • Mcgrail, Robert Lawrence Former Secretary · appointed 1997 · resigned 2019

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