UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER INNOVATION FACTORY LIMITED

Company summary

Company number: 05177409
Status: ACTIVE
Incorporated / age: 12 July 200422 years
Registered office: Core Technology Facility, 46 Grafton Street, Manchester, M13 9NT
Accounts due: 30 April 2027
Confirmation statement due: 28 July 2027
Active officers: 7
Outstanding charges: 0

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Company type
Private limited company
Address
Core Technology Facility, 46 Grafton Street, Manchester, M13 9NT
Nature of business
Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Previous company names
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER I3 LIMITED
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LIMITED
MANCHESTER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LIMITED

Officer details

Name	Role	Appointed On	Resigned On	Country of Residence	Date of Birth	Address
BLOM, Ashley William, Professor ACTIVE	Director	16 Oct 2025		England	October 1968	Core Technology Facility, 46 Grafton Street, Manchester, M13 9NT
DHOOT, Paula ACTIVE	Director	28 Mar 2024		England	June 1971	Core Technology Facility, 46 Grafton Street, Manchester, M13 9NT
HAKES, Luke, Dr ACTIVE	Director	09 Mar 2017		England	August 1980	Core Technology Facility, 46 Grafton Street, Manchester, M13 9NT
HEADLEY, Catherine Emily, Dr ACTIVE	Director	09 Apr 2024		England	February 1978	Core Technology Facility, 46 Grafton Street, Manchester, M13 9NT
HOLDEN, Anthony John, Professor ACTIVE	Director	16 Oct 2025		United Kingdom	August 1980	Core Technology Facility, 46 Grafton Street, Manchester, M13 9NT
KELLEY, Joanne ACTIVE	Director	12 Jun 2018		England	October 1959	Core Technology Facility, 46 Grafton Street, Manchester, M13 9NT
THORPE, Simon Charles ACTIVE	Director	26 Feb 2020		England	September 1959	Core Technology Facility, 46 Grafton Street, Manchester, M13 9NT
JACKSON, Ian Walter RESIGNED	Secretary	01 Mar 2005	28 Feb 2007			57 Armistead Way, Cranage, Cheshire, CW4 8FE
MCKENZIE, Claire Jane RESIGNED	Secretary	01 Mar 2005	17 Jul 2019			22 Chapel Street, New Mills, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22 3JN
ROSLING, Heather Anne RESIGNED	Secretary	12 Jul 2004	24 Mar 2005			42 Green Walk, Gatley, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 4BW
SHELTON, Jane Nicola RESIGNED	Secretary	01 May 2007	28 Mar 2024			8 Whiteley Terrace, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 4EZ
7SIDE SECRETARIAL LIMITED RESIGNED	Secretary	12 Jul 2004	12 Jul 2004			1st Floor, 14-18 City Road, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF24 3DL
BAILEY, Colin Gareth, Professor RESIGNED	Director	04 Jan 2011	04 Jan 2016	United Kingdom	April 1967	Core Technology Facility, 46 Grafton Street, Manchester, M13 9NT
BODEK, Bryan Harvey RESIGNED	Director	04 Oct 2007	30 Apr 2016	England	April 1953	52 Eyebrook Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 3LP
BORDER, Robin David RESIGNED	Director	23 Feb 2010	14 Jul 2010	United Kingdom	October 1954	John Owens Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL
CLARKE, Alan RESIGNED	Director	01 Oct 2004	31 Jul 2014	United Kingdom	July 1950	Heawood House, Congleton Road, Nether Alderley, Cheshire, SK10 4TN
COOMBS, Roderick Wilson, Professor RESIGNED	Director	01 Oct 2004	10 Dec 2014	England	October 1950	8 Grange Park Avenue, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 4AH
DAUNCEY, Stephen Benedict RESIGNED	Director	21 Nov 2018	29 Sep 2022	England	June 1956	Core Technology Facility, 46 Grafton Street, Manchester, M13 9NT
EASSON, Gillian RESIGNED	Director	24 Nov 2004	31 Jul 2007		December 1950	Belmont House Heybridge Lane, Prestbury, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 4ES
FLETCHER, Scott Jonathan RESIGNED	Director	23 Sep 2013	15 Oct 2015	England	August 1973	Suite B Synergy House, Manchester Science Park, Manchester, M15 6SY, United Kingdom
GEORGHIOU, Luke Gregory, Professor RESIGNED	Director	23 Sep 2011	15 Jan 2025	United Kingdom	July 1955	Mioir Manchester Business School, Harold Hankins Building, University Of Manchester Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom
GORDON, David, Professor RESIGNED	Director	01 Oct 2004	02 Mar 2006		February 1947	Chisholm Building, Brunswick Street, Manchester, M13 9PL
GREEN, Marianne Mckenzie RESIGNED	Director	26 Feb 2007	21 Dec 2009		November 1954	The Owl House 19 Eagle Row, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 0PY
HOPE TERRY, Geoffrey RESIGNED	Director	01 Oct 2004	13 Dec 2006	United Kingdom	December 1949	Rose Cottage, Fishpool Road Cotebrook, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 0JN
JACKSON, Ian Walter RESIGNED	Director	17 Sep 2004	28 Feb 2007		May 1944	57 Armistead Way, Cranage, Cheshire, CW4 8FE
JONES, Richard Anthony Lewis, Professor RESIGNED	Director	15 Jan 2025	10 Jul 2025	United Kingdom	March 1961	Core Technology Facility, 46 Grafton Street, Manchester, M13 9NT
LLOYD, Keith RESIGNED	Director	04 Oct 2007	23 May 2013	United Kingdom	October 1943	15 St Josephs Close, Stanley Park, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 8LU
LORD, Graham Michael, Professor RESIGNED	Director	05 Oct 2023	26 Jun 2024	England	January 1967	Core Technology Facility, 46 Grafton Street, Manchester, M13 9NT
MOLE, Stephen Richard RESIGNED	Director	14 Jul 2010	18 Apr 2016	England	April 1956	Dept Of Finance John Owen Building, University Of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL
NORTH, Richard Alan, Professor RESIGNED	Director	29 Mar 2006	01 Dec 2010	United Kingdom	May 1944	64a Dore Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S17 3NE
PROKOPYSZYN, Carol RESIGNED	Director	29 Sep 2022	07 Jul 2026	England	May 1966	The University Of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, England
RAJAGOPAL, Krishnamurthy, Dr RESIGNED	Director	01 May 2010	10 Nov 2016	England	September 1953	Core Technology Facility, 46 Grafton Street, Manchester, M13 9NT
ROWLAND, Clive Gary RESIGNED	Director	12 Jul 2004	06 Jan 2019	England	January 1954	Core Technology Facility, 46 Grafton Street, Manchester, M13 9NT
RUIA, Anil Kumar RESIGNED	Director	24 Nov 2004	04 Oct 2007	Gb-Eng	December 1955	Sovereign House, Queen Street, Manchester, M2 5HR
SANDERSON, Peter RESIGNED	Director	01 Oct 2004	30 Apr 2010	England	April 1940	57 West Avenue, New Moston, Manchester, M40 3WW
SCHRODER, Martin, Professor RESIGNED	Director	26 Sep 2016	05 Oct 2023	England	April 1954	Room B1, Sackville Street Building, Sackville Street, Manchester, M13 9PL, England
SHELTON, Jane Nicola RESIGNED	Director	01 May 2007	28 Mar 2024	England	January 1964	8 Whiteley Terrace, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 4EZ
STOCKWOOD, Jason RESIGNED	Director	08 Jan 2018	18 Jun 2019	England	July 1970	Sixth Floor, 99, Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7NG, England
WILKINSON, James Andrew RESIGNED	Director	13 Feb 2020	31 Jan 2025	United Kingdom	March 1964	Core Technology Facility, 46 Grafton Street, Manchester, M13 9NT
7SIDE NOMINEES LIMITED RESIGNED	Director	12 Jul 2004	12 Jul 2004			14-18 City Road, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF24 3DL

BLOM, Ashley William, Professor ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 16 Oct 2025
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: October 1968
Address: Core Technology Facility, 46 Grafton Street, Manchester, M13 9NT

DHOOT, Paula ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 28 Mar 2024
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: June 1971
Address: Core Technology Facility, 46 Grafton Street, Manchester, M13 9NT

HAKES, Luke, Dr ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 09 Mar 2017
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: August 1980
Address: Core Technology Facility, 46 Grafton Street, Manchester, M13 9NT

HEADLEY, Catherine Emily, Dr ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 09 Apr 2024
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: February 1978
Address: Core Technology Facility, 46 Grafton Street, Manchester, M13 9NT

HOLDEN, Anthony John, Professor ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 16 Oct 2025
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: August 1980
Address: Core Technology Facility, 46 Grafton Street, Manchester, M13 9NT

KELLEY, Joanne ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 12 Jun 2018
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: October 1959
Address: Core Technology Facility, 46 Grafton Street, Manchester, M13 9NT

THORPE, Simon Charles ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 26 Feb 2020
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: September 1959
Address: Core Technology Facility, 46 Grafton Street, Manchester, M13 9NT

JACKSON, Ian Walter RESIGNED
Role: Secretary
Appointed on: 01 Mar 2005
Resigned on: 28 Feb 2007
Address: 57 Armistead Way, Cranage, Cheshire, CW4 8FE

MCKENZIE, Claire Jane RESIGNED
Role: Secretary
Appointed on: 01 Mar 2005
Resigned on: 17 Jul 2019
Address: 22 Chapel Street, New Mills, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22 3JN

ROSLING, Heather Anne RESIGNED
Role: Secretary
Appointed on: 12 Jul 2004
Resigned on: 24 Mar 2005
Address: 42 Green Walk, Gatley, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 4BW

SHELTON, Jane Nicola RESIGNED
Role: Secretary
Appointed on: 01 May 2007
Resigned on: 28 Mar 2024
Address: 8 Whiteley Terrace, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 4EZ

7SIDE SECRETARIAL LIMITED RESIGNED
Role: Secretary
Appointed on: 12 Jul 2004
Resigned on: 12 Jul 2004
Address: 1st Floor, 14-18 City Road, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF24 3DL

BAILEY, Colin Gareth, Professor RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 04 Jan 2011
Resigned on: 04 Jan 2016
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: April 1967
Address: Core Technology Facility, 46 Grafton Street, Manchester, M13 9NT

BODEK, Bryan Harvey RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 04 Oct 2007
Resigned on: 30 Apr 2016
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: April 1953
Address: 52 Eyebrook Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 3LP

BORDER, Robin David RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 23 Feb 2010
Resigned on: 14 Jul 2010
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: October 1954
Address: John Owens Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL

CLARKE, Alan RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Oct 2004
Resigned on: 31 Jul 2014
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: July 1950
Address: Heawood House, Congleton Road, Nether Alderley, Cheshire, SK10 4TN

COOMBS, Roderick Wilson, Professor RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Oct 2004
Resigned on: 10 Dec 2014
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: October 1950
Address: 8 Grange Park Avenue, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 4AH

DAUNCEY, Stephen Benedict RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 21 Nov 2018
Resigned on: 29 Sep 2022
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: June 1956
Address: Core Technology Facility, 46 Grafton Street, Manchester, M13 9NT

EASSON, Gillian RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 24 Nov 2004
Resigned on: 31 Jul 2007
Date of birth: December 1950
Address: Belmont House Heybridge Lane, Prestbury, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 4ES

FLETCHER, Scott Jonathan RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 23 Sep 2013
Resigned on: 15 Oct 2015
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: August 1973
Address: Suite B Synergy House, Manchester Science Park, Manchester, M15 6SY, United Kingdom

GEORGHIOU, Luke Gregory, Professor RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 23 Sep 2011
Resigned on: 15 Jan 2025
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: July 1955
Address: Mioir Manchester Business School, Harold Hankins Building, University Of Manchester Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom

GORDON, David, Professor RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Oct 2004
Resigned on: 02 Mar 2006
Date of birth: February 1947
Address: Chisholm Building, Brunswick Street, Manchester, M13 9PL

GREEN, Marianne Mckenzie RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 26 Feb 2007
Resigned on: 21 Dec 2009
Date of birth: November 1954
Address: The Owl House 19 Eagle Row, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 0PY

HOPE TERRY, Geoffrey RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Oct 2004
Resigned on: 13 Dec 2006
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: December 1949
Address: Rose Cottage, Fishpool Road Cotebrook, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 0JN

JACKSON, Ian Walter RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 17 Sep 2004
Resigned on: 28 Feb 2007
Date of birth: May 1944
Address: 57 Armistead Way, Cranage, Cheshire, CW4 8FE

JONES, Richard Anthony Lewis, Professor RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 15 Jan 2025
Resigned on: 10 Jul 2025
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: March 1961
Address: Core Technology Facility, 46 Grafton Street, Manchester, M13 9NT

LLOYD, Keith RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 04 Oct 2007
Resigned on: 23 May 2013
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: October 1943
Address: 15 St Josephs Close, Stanley Park, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 8LU

LORD, Graham Michael, Professor RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 05 Oct 2023
Resigned on: 26 Jun 2024
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: January 1967
Address: Core Technology Facility, 46 Grafton Street, Manchester, M13 9NT

MOLE, Stephen Richard RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 14 Jul 2010
Resigned on: 18 Apr 2016
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: April 1956
Address: Dept Of Finance John Owen Building, University Of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL

NORTH, Richard Alan, Professor RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 29 Mar 2006
Resigned on: 01 Dec 2010
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: May 1944
Address: 64a Dore Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S17 3NE

PROKOPYSZYN, Carol RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 29 Sep 2022
Resigned on: 07 Jul 2026
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: May 1966
Address: The University Of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, England

RAJAGOPAL, Krishnamurthy, Dr RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 May 2010
Resigned on: 10 Nov 2016
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: September 1953
Address: Core Technology Facility, 46 Grafton Street, Manchester, M13 9NT

ROWLAND, Clive Gary RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 12 Jul 2004
Resigned on: 06 Jan 2019
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: January 1954
Address: Core Technology Facility, 46 Grafton Street, Manchester, M13 9NT

RUIA, Anil Kumar RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 24 Nov 2004
Resigned on: 04 Oct 2007
Country of Residence: Gb-Eng
Date of birth: December 1955
Address: Sovereign House, Queen Street, Manchester, M2 5HR

SANDERSON, Peter RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Oct 2004
Resigned on: 30 Apr 2010
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: April 1940
Address: 57 West Avenue, New Moston, Manchester, M40 3WW

SCHRODER, Martin, Professor RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 26 Sep 2016
Resigned on: 05 Oct 2023
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: April 1954
Address: Room B1, Sackville Street Building, Sackville Street, Manchester, M13 9PL, England

SHELTON, Jane Nicola RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 May 2007
Resigned on: 28 Mar 2024
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: January 1964
Address: 8 Whiteley Terrace, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 4EZ