The Scotch Whisky Research Institute
The Scotch Whisky Research Institute
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The Scotch Whisky Research Institute (SWRI) is a leading Research & Technology Organisation dedicated to advancing the Scotch whisky industry through scientific research and innovation. Funded by its member companies, SWRI addresses industry challenges and collaborates closely with members to enhance production processes and consumer confidence.
Founded: 30/09/1974
Industries: Research and experimental development on biotechnology
Website: https://swri.co.uk
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Location: Currie
Products
- Laboratory Testing Services
- Research Reports
- Technical Consultancy
Services
- Consumer Confidence Enhancement
- Flavour Management
- Optimised Maturation Techniques
- Research On Sustainable Raw Materials
- Sustainable Processes
Financial Snapshot
Last accounts made up to 31 December 2023
Next accounts due 30 September 2025 (4 months)
Cash in Bank £1.78m
↑ 19%
Turnover £2.84m
↑ 7%
EBITDA £0.49m
↓ -8%
Total Liabilities £0.6m
↑ 25%
Employees 27
↑ 0%
Directors
Name | Role | Appointed ↓ | Nationality | Age |
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| Donna Marie Willis | Vp - Director Technical Services | 01/05/2025 | American | 44 years |
| Alan William Mitchell | Operations Director | 31/03/2025 | British | 60 years |
| Michael David Scotland | Business Services Director | 06/02/2025 | British | 55 years |
| Angus David Holmes | Whisky Category Lead | 07/01/2025 | British | 44 years |
| Robert Hughes | Group Distillation Director | 06/03/2024 | British | 59 years |
| Brian Macauley | Production Director | 28/02/2024 | British | 53 years |
| Craig Alexander Martin | General Manager | 05/01/2022 | British | 49 years |
| Andrew Graeme Sweenie | Finance And Technical Director | 04/08/2021 | British | 47 years |
| Stuart Henry Watts | Distilleries Strategic Development Director | 01/05/2021 | British | 47 years |
| Julian Deering Patton | International Supply Chain Director | 18/05/2020 | British | 56 years |
| Greig Alexander Stables | General Manager | 27/02/2019 | British | 50 years |
| Katherine Anne Smart | Isc Technical Director | 31/01/2019 | British | 59 years |
| Alan John Stewart Kilpatrick | Managing Director | 01/01/2016 | British | 59 years |
| James Michael Brosnan | Research Director | 02/03/2015 | British | 59 years |
Role:
Vp - Director Technical Services
Appointed:
01/05/2025
Nationality:
American
Age:
44 years
Role:
Operations Director
Appointed:
31/03/2025
Nationality:
British
Age:
60 years
Role:
Business Services Director
Appointed:
06/02/2025
Nationality:
British
Age:
55 years
Role:
Whisky Category Lead
Appointed:
07/01/2025
Nationality:
British
Age:
44 years
Role:
Group Distillation Director
Appointed:
06/03/2024
Nationality:
British
Age:
59 years
Role:
Production Director
Appointed:
28/02/2024
Nationality:
British
Age:
53 years
Role:
General Manager
Appointed:
05/01/2022
Nationality:
British
Age:
49 years
Role:
Finance And Technical Director
Appointed:
04/08/2021
Nationality:
British
Age:
47 years
Role:
Distilleries Strategic Development Director
Appointed:
01/05/2021
Nationality:
British
Age:
47 years
Role:
International Supply Chain Director
Appointed:
18/05/2020
Nationality:
British
Age:
56 years
Role:
General Manager
Appointed:
27/02/2019
Nationality:
British
Age:
50 years
Role:
Isc Technical Director
Appointed:
31/01/2019
Nationality:
British
Age:
59 years
Role:
Managing Director
Appointed:
01/01/2016
Nationality:
British
Age:
59 years
Role:
Research Director
Appointed:
02/03/2015
Nationality:
British
Age:
59 years
People with Significant Control
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Charges
No charges registered
Properties
No property information available
Grants
| Programme | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2022 | -£3,079.91 | Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy | UKRI - Innovate UK - Scheme 22/23 |
| Full Grant details (including summaries) can be found on the Gateway to Research website: https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=102274 | |||
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
-£3,079.91Full Grant details (including summaries) can be found on the Gateway to Research website: https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=102274
Date Awarded:
01/04/2022
Programme:
UKRI - Innovate UK - Scheme 22/23
Group Structure
No group structure information available
Government Council Contracts Beta
No council contracts found
Company Filings
| Date | Category | Description | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/05/2025 | Officers | Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date | View (2 pages) |
| 30/04/2025 | Officers | Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date | View (1 page) |
| 31/03/2025 | Officers | Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date | View (1 page) |
| 31/03/2025 | Officers | Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date | View (2 pages) |
| 06/02/2025 | Officers | Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date | View (1 page) |
| 06/02/2025 | Officers | Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date | View (2 pages) |
| 27/01/2025 | Confirmation Statement | Confirmation Statement With No Updates | View (3 pages) |