Shackleton
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Michael Penroseunlockedknows Louis Rudd · together at University of Leicester (overlapped)
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Shackleton is an adventure apparel retailer offering gift cards that can be redeemed for jackets, sweaters, and other items on their website.
Founders & leadership
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IanFounder
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Louis RuddinDirector of ExpeditionsLouis Rudd is a former Royal Marine Commando and SAS soldier with over 30 years of military service, including time as a Regimental Sergeant Major and commissioned officer. He has led multiple polar expeditions to Antarctica and Greenland, and now serves as Director of Expeditions for Shackleton.
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Amelia RuddExpedition Manager and Guide
Investors · 2
Companies House · registry record
View on Companies House ↗- Registered name
- SHACKLETON LIMITED
- Company number
- 04502699
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 2 Aug 2002
- Registered office
- 11 Thyme Grove, Meir Park, Stoke On Trent, ST3 7YF
- Nature of business (SIC)
- 69201 — Accounting and auditing activities
- Previous names
- THE I.T. RECYCLING COMPANY LIMITED (2002–2009)
- Accounts
- last made up to 31 Aug 2025 · next due 31 May 2027
- Confirmation statement
- last made up to 1 Dec 2025 · next due 15 Dec 2026
Current officers · 1
- David George Routledge — director, appointed 5 Sept 2021
Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 6 Sept 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Shackleton do?
- Shackleton is an adventure apparel retailer offering gift cards that can be redeemed for jackets, sweaters, and other items on their website.
- Who founded Shackleton?
- Shackleton was founded by Ian.
- Who are Shackleton's investors?
- Shackleton's investors include Anglia Capital Group, South East Angels.