Statement from Shaz Rafiq, Managing Director, Central FS regarding Bonthrone Security Services Ltd.
“Following Central FS’s acquisition of Bonthrone Security Services Ltd (‘Bonthrone’) on 8 December 2025, our intention was to preserve a long-established Scottish business, protect jobs and provide continuity of service for its customers.
Over the past several months, we have invested significant time, resources and capital into stabilising the Bonthrone business. Our team worked tirelessly to address historical operational and financial challenges while maintaining service delivery and supporting both customers and employees through a difficult transition. Despite these considerable efforts, it has now become clear that Bonthrone’s legacy financial obligations have made it impossible for Bonthrone to continue operating as a viable company.
After exhausting every reasonable option, we have taken the difficult decision to place the company into liquidation. This has been an incredibly disappointing outcome for everyone involved. We are proud that, throughout this process, we were able to safeguard employment for members of the Bonthrone team by welcoming them into Central FS, ensuring that valuable skills and experience remained within our business. Today, those team members continue to play an important role within Central FS, where they share our commitment to delivering the high standards of service, reliability and professionalism that our customers have come to expect.
To our customers and suppliers, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your continued support, patience and understanding. Your confidence in our business means a great deal to us.
Central FS continues to go from strength to strength. While no business gets everything right all of the time, particularly in an environment where difficult decisions are sometimes unavoidable, one thing has never changed: our people and our customers remain at the heart of every decision we make. We remain committed to investing in our team, delivering exceptional service and building a stronger business for the future.
We look forward to continuing to support our customers and developing long-lasting relationships with our suppliers and partners for many years to come.”
