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Timothy Barnes
Director/Board Member at
BLACKROCK SMALLER COMPANIES TRUST PLC
Net worth: 218 996 $ as of 30/06/2026
Profile
Timothy James Kentish Barnes is currently Chairman at The Horticultural Trades Association, Vestey Holdings Ltd., Thirlestane Castle Trust, and The Crieff Food Co. Ltd. He serves as Senior Independent Director at BlackRock Smaller Cos.
Trust Plc since 2021.
He is also Director at The Business Partnership Ltd., Delight Delicatessen Ltd., and Elixir Foods Ltd. Formerly, Mr. Barnes was Chief Executive Officer & Director at Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd. from 1989 to 2013.
He was Senior Independent Non-Executive Director at Dunedin Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc from 2003 to 2018.
He was Director at Edinburgh Butterfly Farm Ltd.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2026 | 12,500 ( 0.03% ) | 218 996 $ | 30/06/2026 |
Timothy Barnes active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| BLACKROCK SMALLER COMPANIES TRUST PLC | Director/Board Member | 31/07/2021 |
Elixir Foods Ltd.
 Elixir Foods Ltd. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Engages in processing and trading dates & related products | Director/Board Member | 10/09/2015 |
Delight Delicatessen Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Business Partnership Ltd.
 The Business Partnership Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Connects business buyers with business sellers nationwide | Director/Board Member | - |
Thirlestane Castle Trust | Chairman | - |
The Horticultural Trades Association
 The Horticultural Trades Association Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Operates as a non profit organization which grows plants | Chairman | - |
Vestey Holdings Ltd.
 Vestey Holdings Ltd. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Operates as a holding company | Chairman | - |
The Crieff Food Co. Ltd.
 The Crieff Food Co. Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade Retail food products and operates as a cafe | Chairman | - |
Former positions of Timothy Barnes
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd.
 Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd. Home Improvement ChainsRetail Trade Engages in sale of plants, gardening equipment, tools, outdoor living furniture, pet food and gifts | Chief Executive Officer | 01/07/2013 |
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Experiences
Positions held
Active
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
23
1st degree connections
11
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 11 |
|---|---|
The Horticultural Trades Association
The Horticultural Trades Association Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Operates as a non profit organization which grows plants | Process Industries |
Dunedin Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc
 Dunedin Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
BlackRock Smaller Cos. Trust Plc
 BlackRock Smaller Cos. Trust Plc Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd.
Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd. Home Improvement ChainsRetail Trade Engages in sale of plants, gardening equipment, tools, outdoor living furniture, pet food and gifts | Retail Trade |
Vestey Holdings Ltd.
Vestey Holdings Ltd. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Operates as a holding company | Miscellaneous |
Edinburgh Butterfly Farm Ltd.
 Edinburgh Butterfly Farm Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a butterfly house | Consumer Services |
The Business Partnership Ltd.
The Business Partnership Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Connects business buyers with business sellers nationwide | Commercial Services |
Delight Delicatessen Ltd. | |
Elixir Foods Ltd.
Elixir Foods Ltd. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Engages in processing and trading dates & related products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Thirlestane Castle Trust | |
The Crieff Food Co. Ltd.
The Crieff Food Co. Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade Retail food products and operates as a cafe | Retail Trade |
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