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Stephenson Group Ltd

00068499

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
71 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

Brookfoot House, Low Lane Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5PU
Incorporated 21/12/1900

Previously known as

Stephenson Bros. Limited · until 05/04/1988

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 18/05/2026

Due 01/06/2027

On track

Industry

20411
20411

Officers

Mr Thomas Richard Bentley

director · Since 18/05/1992

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 83

Also on 4 other boards

Mr John Michael Story

director · Since 01/04/1997

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 1 other board

Mr Thomas James Macaulay Bentley

director · Since 01/04/1999

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Robert Leo Carr

director · Since 08/09/2014

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Also on 1 other board

Ms Lisa Flannery

director · Since 21/12/2018

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 61

Also on 2 other boards

Lucy Bilbrough

director · Since 01/01/2023

NONE

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 39

Sarah Bradley

director · Since 01/01/2024

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 52

Thomas Richard Bentley

director

British · United Kingdom · Age 83

John Michael Story

director · Since 01/04/1997

British · England · Age 63

Thomas James Macaulay Bentley

director · Since 01/04/1999

British · England · Age 55

Robert Leo Carr

director · Since 08/09/2014

British · England · Age 52

Lisa Flannery

director · Since 21/12/2018

British · United Kingdom · Age 61

Lucy Bilbrough

director · Since 01/01/2023

British · United Kingdom · Age 39

Sarah Bradley

director · Since 01/01/2024

British · United Kingdom · Age 52

Former

Derek John Davis

secretary · Resigned 30/04/1994

Peter Douglas Sutcliffe

director · Resigned 31/03/1997

David Swallow

director · Resigned 31/03/1999

Lionel Keith Partridge

director · Resigned 31/03/2000

John Reid

director · Resigned 30/09/2001

Jonathan Michael Dampier Long

director · Resigned 24/07/2003

Derek John Davis

director · Resigned 30/06/2004

David John Traquair Sharp

director · Resigned 20/03/2008

Malcolm John Gardner

secretary · Resigned 28/11/2008

Morgan Lawn Morris

director · Resigned 04/09/2014

Morgan Lawn Morris

secretary · Resigned 04/09/2014

James Aaron Clews

director · Resigned 01/01/2023

Persons with Significant Control

Thos. Bentley & Son Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Brookfoot House, Low Lane, Leeds, LS18 5PU

Reg: 00841624 · Companies House · Limited By Shares

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 18/11/2020Registered 18/11/2020
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 08/04/2005Registered 16/04/2005
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 28/06/1996Registered 03/07/1996Satisfied 28/06/2005
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 03/02/1987Registered 13/02/1987Satisfied 28/06/2005
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK LTD

Created 26/02/1974Registered 04/03/1974Satisfied 23/06/2006
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK LTD

Created 16/08/1968Registered 29/08/1968Satisfied 23/06/2006

Change History

statusactive
2026-06-18

Active

typeltd
2026-06-18

Private Limited Company

address line1Brookfoot House
2026-06-18

BROOKFOOT HOUSE

post townLeeds
2026-06-18

LEEDS

officer appointedBENTLEY, Thomas James Macaulay
2026-06-18
officer appointedBENTLEY, Thomas Richard
2026-06-18
officer appointedBILBROUGH, Lucy
2026-06-18
officer appointedBRADLEY, Sarah
2026-06-18
officer appointedCARR, Robert Leo
2026-06-18
officer appointedFLANNERY, Lisa
2026-06-18
officer appointedSTORY, John Michael
2026-06-18

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 20411 peers
70

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.05× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees15/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity20/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/09/2024

Net Worth

£7.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£3.6M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£3.3M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£6.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£12.4M

Current Liabilities

£6.1M

Fixed Assets

£3.3M

Debtors

£5.7M

Cost of Sales

£15.6M

Admin Expenses

£9.2M

Profit After Tax

£2.6M

99avg. employees-14

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£627k
Dividends paid£1.3M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.8M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£9.6M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.05-£2.1M
20232.96+£578k
20222.03

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.