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South Midlands Communications Limited

00603500

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

SM HOUSE SCHOOL CLOSE, EASTLEIGH, SO53 4BY
Incorporated 25/04/1958

Compliance

Last accounts

30/06/2025

group

Next accounts due

31/03/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 22/10/2025

Due 05/11/2026

On track

Industry

26309
26309
47429
Retail sale of telecommunications equipment

Officers

Mr Barry David Gardner

director · Since 01/11/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 94

Also on 4 other boards

Mrs Jillian Yvonne Diamond

director · Since 22/09/1998

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Also on 5 other boards

Mr John Arthur Jasper

director · Since 06/04/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 85

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Barry David Gardner

50–75% shares

British · England · Age 94

Sm House School Close, Eastleigh, SO53 4BY

Notified 15/08/2016

Former PSCs

Mrs Daphne Betty Gardner

Ceased 22/10/2018

Charges0 outstanding

charge
satisfied

GILBERT GEORGE DOEL JAMES AND ESTHER JANE DOEL JAMES

Created 13/06/2011Registered 17/06/2011Satisfied 24/01/2013
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 13/03/2009Registered 20/03/2009Satisfied 05/07/2023
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 14/02/2007Registered 20/02/2007Satisfied 16/02/2008
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 07/06/2001Registered 15/06/2001Satisfied 05/07/2023
charge
satisfied

SOUTH MIDLAND COMMUNICATIONS PENSION BENEFIT SCHEME

Created 20/10/1993Registered 08/11/1993Satisfied 03/10/2001
charge
satisfied

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED

Created 07/04/1993Registered 15/04/1993Satisfied 03/10/2001
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 19/06/1987Registered 09/07/1987Satisfied 03/10/2001
charge
satisfied

NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY LIMITED

Created 27/06/1986Registered 07/07/1986Satisfied 03/10/2001
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 15/06/1982Registered 05/07/1982Satisfied 09/12/1988
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 17/08/1981Registered 02/09/1981
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 15/07/1981Registered 04/08/1981Satisfied 03/10/2001
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 15/07/1981Registered 27/07/1981Satisfied 03/10/2001
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 28/12/1977Registered 04/01/1978Satisfied 03/10/2001
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 01/11/1971Registered 18/11/1971Satisfied 03/10/2001

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 26309 peers
79

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.45× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 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

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

Going Concern Doubt

any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and the parent 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 going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/06/2025

Net Worth

£7.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£162k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.5M

Current Liabilities

£1.0M

Fixed Assets

£6.2M

Debtors

£895k

Profit After Tax

-£1.3M

57avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£170k

People Costs(2019)

Wages & salaries£1.8M
NI contributions£120k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£182k
Assets less current liabilities£7.7M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.45+£0
20252.45-£1.4M
20243.83+£9.0M
20234.11-£1.1M
20223.15-£6.0M
20216.91+£6.0M
201915.20-£6.2M
201811.57—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.