How to search using advanced people search parameters

To offer flexibility when searching, our advanced search allows you to search for companies using various parameters.

Navigating to the Search function

Having accessed the main dashboard, click on the 'Search' button on the left hand side. This will take you to the search page, where you will be able to look for a company/companies.

Advanced search parameters: People

People search allows you to search for directors or any directorships previously held by a particular person. This will also show if they are a person of significant control at any companies, or if they are on the insolvency register.

To get started, click on the 'New Search' button in the top right corner of the page to bring up a side window on the right. For a more detailed explanation of each parameter, see below. 

Once you have entered all the information you would like to search, click the 'Search' button at the bottom to see your results.

Once you have your results, you have several options to modify your search and monitor the companies.

Actions

Monitor All Results: Add all results to a portfolio to monitor for any changes.

View History: View your search history.

Export: Download these search results as a CSV file. Choose whether to export the selected data or all data, name your document, and export.

Analysis: See an overview of statistics relating to your search results including total number of companies, a breakdown of growth scores, location, assets, and employees. 

Edit search: Modify search parameters to widen or reduce your results.

Edit columns: Add or remove data fields to the column list, such as director name, telephone number, SIC code, or turnover.

Definition of Entry Fields

Person Information

In person information you can select the type of person you're searching for - director, person of significant control (POSC), or someone on the insolvency register - their first and last name, and their date of birth. 

Location Information

Here you can filter by the county or postcode the person has listed at Companies House. This may be a business or personal address.