Who is the liquidator of Scissors Direct Limited?

Gerard Gildernew, a licensed insolvency practitioner at null, was appointed liquidator of Scissors Direct Limited on 20 November 2025. Creditors can contact the liquidator directly to submit a claim.

What does Scissors Direct Limited do?

Scissors Direct Limited's registered nature of business is non-specialised wholesale trade (SIC 46900). It is classified in the retail sector.

Where is Scissors Direct Limited based?

Scissors Direct Limited's registered office is 6 Northland Row, Dungannon, Tyrone, BT71 6AW. The registered office is the address held on the public register, which is not always the trading address.

When was Scissors Direct Limited founded?

Scissors Direct Limited was incorporated on 25 March 1994, 31 years before the liquidator was appointed.

What is Scissors Direct Limited's company number?

Scissors Direct Limited's registered company number is NI028307.

Who has significant control of Scissors Direct Limited?

2 active people with significant control over Scissors Direct Limited are on the register: Mr James Michael Harland, Mr Ernest Wright.

Does Scissors Direct Limited have any outstanding charges?

2 outstanding charges are registered against Scissors Direct Limited out of 2 on file. Outstanding charges represent secured creditors who rank ahead of unsecured creditors in any recovery.

What does liquidation mean for creditors of Scissors Direct Limited?

Liquidation is the formal wind-up of a company. Once it begins, the liquidator collects assets, settles claims in statutory order (secured, preferential, then unsecured) and distributes whatever remains. Unsecured creditors often recover only a portion of what they are owed, and sometimes nothing.

How long does liquidation take?

Most liquidations run for 12 to 24 months, longer where the company has complex assets, litigation, or ongoing trading. Annual progress reports are filed by the liquidator until the company is dissolved at the end of the process.

Will creditors get paid in Scissors Direct Limited's liquidation?

Secured creditors are paid from the assets they hold a charge over. Preferential creditors (employee wages up to limits, pension contributions, HMRC for certain taxes) come next. Unsecured creditors share whatever remains, which may be nothing. The Statement of Affairs, when filed, sets out the liquidator's estimate at the point of appointment.

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Is Scissors Direct Limited in creditors' voluntary liquidation?

Last verified 27 May 2026

In Creditors' Voluntary LiquidationYes, Scissors Direct Limited (company number NI028307) entered creditors' voluntary liquidation on 20 November 2025, by its creditors. Gerard Gildernew of null was appointed as liquidator.

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Scissors Direct Limited is now in creditors' voluntary liquidation. Below are the key dates, the directors, the public-record timeline that led here, and what the liquidation means if you are a creditor, employee, customer or supplier.

Company at a glance

Status	In Creditors' Voluntary Liquidation
Company number	NI028307
Previously known as	Doora Limited, Mar 1994 to Jul 1994
Incorporated	25 March 1994 (32 years old)
Registered office	6 Northland Row, Dungannon, Tyrone, BT71 6AW
Nature of business (SIC)	46900: Non-specialised wholesale trade (Retail)
Date entered creditors' voluntary liquidation	20 November 2025
Liquidator	Gerard Gildernew, null (licensed insolvency practitioner)
Public register	View filing history ↗

About the business

Scissors Direct Limited is a retail business based in Dungannon, incorporated in 1994 and 31 years old when the liquidator was appointed. Its registered activity is non-specialised wholesale trade (SIC 46900). There have been 3 director appointments since incorporation, of which 3 were on the board when the liquidator was appointed, alongside 2 people with significant control. 2 charges have been registered against the company, 2 of which are still outstanding.

Directors

3 people have been appointed as directors of Scissors Direct Limited.

DirectorStatusAppointedResigned

Ernest WrightActive25 Mar 1994—

James Michael HarlandActive25 Mar 1994—

Persons with significant control

Individuals or entities with significant influence or control.

Mr James Michael Harland
individual person with significant control · British · Northern Ireland
Ownership of shares 25-50%Voting rights 25-50%
Since 6 Apr 2016
Mr Ernest Wright
individual person with significant control · British · Northern Ireland
Ownership of shares 50-75%Voting rights 50-75%
Since 6 Apr 2016

Charges register

Secured creditors and encumbrances against the company. 2 outstanding · 0 satisfied.

Status · Creditor · Type · Dates

OutstandingNorthern Bank LTD

Mortgage or charge · Created 22 Sep 1997 · Pending

OutstandingNorthern Bank LTD

Mortgage or charge · Created 22 Sep 1997 · Pending

What happened

EventDateType

Registered office address changed28 November 2025AD01

Resolutions27 November 2025RESOLUTIONS

Appointment of a liquidator26 November 2025VL1

Statement of affairs26 November 20254.21(NI)

Creditors' voluntary liquidationStatus20 November 2025

100 earlier events · 1994 to 2025

Total exemption full accounts made up13 May 2025AA

Confirmation statement made with no updates11 March 2025CS01

Total exemption full accounts made up29 May 2024AA

Confirmation statement made with updates6 March 2024CS01

Total exemption full accounts made up30 May 2023AA

Confirmation statement made with updates6 March 2023CS01

Total exemption full accounts made up31 May 2022AA

Confirmation statement made with updates4 March 2022CS01

Total exemption full accounts made up27 May 2021AA

Confirmation statement made with updates16 March 2021CS01

Total exemption full accounts made up9 July 2020AA

Confirmation statement made with updates5 March 2020CS01

Total exemption full accounts made up4 June 2019AA

Confirmation statement made with no updates6 March 2019CS01

Total exemption full accounts made up4 June 2018AA

Confirmation statement made with no updates8 March 2018CS01

Memorandum and Articles of Association22 August 2017MA

Change of share class name or designation22 August 2017SH08

Resolutions22 August 2017RESOLUTIONS

Total exemption small company accounts made up9 May 2017AA

Confirmation statement made with updates7 March 2017CS01

Total exemption small company accounts made up17 May 2016AA

Annual return made up with full list of shareholders11 March 2016AR01

Total exemption small company accounts made up1 June 2015AA

Annual return made up with full list of shareholders13 March 2015AR01

Registered office address changed13 March 2015AD01

Total exemption small company accounts made up18 June 2014AA

Annual return made up with full list of shareholders14 March 2014AR01

Total exemption small company accounts made up29 May 2013AA

Annual return made up with full list of shareholders7 March 2013AR01

Total exemption small company accounts made up24 May 2012AA

Annual return made up with full list of shareholders14 March 2012AR01

Total exemption small company accounts made up25 May 2011AA

Director's details changed7 March 2011CH01

Annual return made up with full list of shareholders7 March 2011AR01

Secretary's details changed7 March 2011CH03

Registered office address changed7 March 2011AD01

Director's details changed7 March 2011CH01

Total exemption small company accounts made up1 June 2010AA

Director's details changed1 April 2010CH01

Secretary's details changed1 April 2010CH03

Annual return made up with full list of shareholders1 April 2010AR01

Director's details changed1 April 2010CH01

Legacy25 June 2009AC(NI)

Legacy10 March 2009371S(NI)

Legacy4 April 2008AC(NI)

Legacy19 March 2008371S(NI)

Legacy25 May 2007AC(NI)

Legacy27 March 2007371S(NI)

Legacy4 July 2006AC(NI)

Legacy14 March 2006371S(NI)

Legacy8 July 2005AC(NI)

Legacy27 July 2004296(NI)

Legacy29 June 2004AC(NI)

Legacy7 June 2004295(NI)

Legacy7 June 2004371S(NI)

Legacy22 May 2003AC(NI)

Legacy3 March 2003371S(NI)

Legacy4 July 2002AC(NI)

Legacy25 March 2002371S(NI)

Legacy14 June 2001AC(NI)

Legacy3 May 2001371S(NI)

Legacy9 June 2000AC(NI)

Legacy16 March 2000371S(NI)

Legacy5 October 1999AC(NI)

Legacy6 May 1999252(NI)

Legacy21 April 1999371S(NI)

Legacy15 September 1998AC(NI)

Legacy17 June 1998252(NI)

Legacy20 March 1998371S(NI)

Particulars of a mortgage charge25 September 1997402(NI)

Legacy8 September 1997AC(NI)

Legacy4 June 1997252(NI)

Legacy7 March 1997371S(NI)

Legacy16 May 1996G98-2(NI)

Legacy20 April 1996371S(NI)

Legacy22 March 1996295(NI)

Legacy4 February 1996AC(NI)

Legacy6 June 1995233-1(NI)

Legacy24 May 1995252(NI)

Legacy24 April 1995296(NI)

Legacy19 April 1995371S(NI)

Legacy21 September 1994232(NI)

Legacy8 September 1994G98-2(NI)

Legacy1 August 1994UDM+A(NI)

Legacy1 August 1994295(NI)

Legacy1 August 1994296(NI)

Resolutions27 July 1994RESOLUTIONS

Legacy27 July 1994133(NI)

Certificate of change of name26 July 1994CERTNM

Legacy26 July 1994CNRES(NI)

Legacy25 March 1994G21(NI)

Legacy25 March 1994G23(NI)

Legacy25 March 1994ARTS(NI)

Legacy25 March 1994MEM(NI)

Miscellaneous25 March 1994MISC

What this means for you

If you are a creditor

Submit your proof of debt to the liquidator. Once liquidation begins, no creditor can start or continue legal action without the court's permission. Unsecured creditors rank after secured and preferential creditors and are usually paid last, often only a portion.

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If you are an employee

Employees are preferential creditors for certain unpaid wages and holiday pay, and may be able to claim from the Redundancy Payments Service if roles are made redundant.

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If you are a customer

Deposits paid are usually unsecured claims. Contracts may be terminated by the liquidator. Contact the liquidator about outstanding work or refunds.

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If you are a supplier

Goods supplied before the liquidation began are an unsecured claim. Check whether any retention-of-title clause lets you identify and recover specific goods.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Scissors Direct Limited in creditors' voluntary liquidation?: Yes. Scissors Direct Limited (company number NI028307) entered creditors' voluntary liquidation on 20 November 2025, by its creditors. Gerard Gildernew of null was appointed as liquidator.
Who is the liquidator of Scissors Direct Limited?: Gerard Gildernew, a licensed insolvency practitioner at null, was appointed liquidator of Scissors Direct Limited on 20 November 2025. Creditors can contact the liquidator directly to submit a claim.
What does Scissors Direct Limited do?: Scissors Direct Limited's registered nature of business is non-specialised wholesale trade (SIC 46900). It is classified in the retail sector.
Where is Scissors Direct Limited based?: Scissors Direct Limited's registered office is 6 Northland Row, Dungannon, Tyrone, BT71 6AW. The registered office is the address held on the public register, which is not always the trading address.
When was Scissors Direct Limited founded?: Scissors Direct Limited was incorporated on 25 March 1994, 31 years before the liquidator was appointed.
What is Scissors Direct Limited's company number?: Scissors Direct Limited's registered company number is NI028307.
Who has significant control of Scissors Direct Limited?: 2 active people with significant control over Scissors Direct Limited are on the register: Mr James Michael Harland, Mr Ernest Wright.
Does Scissors Direct Limited have any outstanding charges?: 2 outstanding charges are registered against Scissors Direct Limited out of 2 on file. Outstanding charges represent secured creditors who rank ahead of unsecured creditors in any recovery.
What does liquidation mean for creditors of Scissors Direct Limited?: Liquidation is the formal wind-up of a company. Once it begins, the liquidator collects assets, settles claims in statutory order (secured, preferential, then unsecured) and distributes whatever remains. Unsecured creditors often recover only a portion of what they are owed, and sometimes nothing.
How long does liquidation take?: Most liquidations run for 12 to 24 months, longer where the company has complex assets, litigation, or ongoing trading. Annual progress reports are filed by the liquidator until the company is dissolved at the end of the process.
Will creditors get paid in Scissors Direct Limited's liquidation?: Secured creditors are paid from the assets they hold a charge over. Preferential creditors (employee wages up to limits, pension contributions, HMRC for certain taxes) come next. Unsecured creditors share whatever remains, which may be nothing. The Statement of Affairs, when filed, sets out the liquidator's estimate at the point of appointment.

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