Founded in 1981 Portland Software are the UK's longest established Direct Marketing Company. We are a boutique data provider specialising in unique and targeted information for Sports Clubs, Churches, Clergy & Social Clubs. Lists and Data Sources (LADS) has acquired a majority share in Portland Software. This will see the formation of a new company, Portland Software Ltd, a new website and a complete overhaul of the current Clergy, Sports Clubs and Social Clubs datasets. Complemented by the previous owner, who brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the company, the acquisition introduces a new dynamic management team to Portland, with a long term view of enhancing and expanding the data and services provided, and continuing to develop the UK’s longest established Direct Marketing Company. This is an exciting purchase for LADS, securing the first of a number of boutique data providers that offer unique and targeted data. Our longer term goals are for the LADS group to provide not only its current impartial, comprehensive and international comparison engine for direct marketing data, but also to become involved in the direct provision of data and associated services. Our focus is on high quality, niche offerings that complement the core LADS platform, our suppliers and partners. If you’d like more information about LADS, our unique comparison engine or the new Portland Datasets, please do contact us.