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Sensing Devices Limited

01018313

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

97 TITHEBARN ROAD, LANCASHIRE, PR8 6AG
Incorporated 21/07/1971

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 18/04/2025

Due 02/05/2026

Overdue

Industry

28990
Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery

Officers

Mr John Cavendish Halstead

director · Since 01/09/1993

PRODUCTION MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 75

Also on 2 other boards

Susan Halstead

secretary · Since 07/02/2003

BRITISH

Persons with Significant Control

Mr John Cavendish Halstead

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 75

97 Tithebarn Road, Lancashire, PR8 6AG

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Susan Halstead

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 76

97 Tithebarn Road, Lancashire, PR8 6AG

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges0 outstanding

charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 14/06/2000Registered 21/06/2000Satisfied 05/03/2003
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 14/06/2000Registered 21/06/2000Satisfied 05/03/2003
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 14/06/2000Registered 21/06/2000Satisfied 09/12/2000
charge
satisfied

WILLIAMS & GLYNS BANK LIMITED

Created 01/09/1980Registered 10/09/1980Satisfied 25/05/2000
charge
satisfied

WILLIAMS & GLYNS BANK LIMITED

Created 07/07/1977Registered 18/07/1977Satisfied 05/03/2003

CompanyRankvs 94+ SIC 28990 peers
76

Financial strength86th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 6.95× · 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 strength22/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 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

the UK and Republic of Ireland” including the provisions of Section 1A “Small Entities” and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historic cost convention. Going concern In preparing these financial statements, the director has assessed whether there are any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that cast significant doubt upon the company's

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/08/2025

Net Worth

£1.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£478k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£884k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.0M

Current Liabilities

£149k

Fixed Assets

£458k

Debtors

£164k

50avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.3M
Signed by Mr J Halstead,Prepared with IRIS Elements Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20256.95+£152k
20244.39+£137k
20233.71+£130k
20224.56+£144k
20213.99-£9k
20204.39-£190k
20194.37

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.