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The Kenton Group Limited

01408993

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

Blue Space Sus Con, Brunel Way, Dartford, DA1 5FW
Incorporated 12/01/1979

Previously known as

Kenton Research Limited · until 21/02/2015

Compliance

Last accounts

31/05/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

28/02/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 05/12/2025

Due 19/12/2026

On track

Industry

26301
26301
61100
Wired telecommunications activities
61200
Wireless telecommunications activities
61900
Other telecommunications activities

Officers

Mr Che Leon Smith

director · Since 31/05/2024

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 3 other boards

Che Leon Smith

director · Since 31/05/2024

British · England · Age 50

Former

William Francis Taylor

director · Resigned 28/02/2002

Kenneth James Harris

director · Resigned 28/02/2002

Michael Charles Biggs

secretary · Resigned 07/02/2008

Michael Charles Biggs

director · Resigned 07/02/2008

Michael Gregory Hart

director · Resigned 07/02/2008

John Stephen Larkin

secretary · Resigned 08/02/2017

Sharron Ann Swann

director · Resigned 20/03/2017

Peter John Garnham

director · Resigned 20/03/2017

Lee Palmer

director · Resigned 03/04/2017

John Grosvenor Osborne

secretary · Resigned 15/06/2018

Jeremy Alexander Kennedy

director · Resigned 01/10/2020

Grant Mark Lester

director · Resigned 01/10/2020

Jeremy Alexander Kennedy

secretary · Resigned 01/10/2020

John Stephen Larkin

director · Resigned 31/05/2024

Persons with Significant Control

Kenton Research Limited

75–100% shares

Unit 19 Bourne Industrial Park, Crayford, Dartford, DA1 4BZ

Reg: 06366901 · England And Wales · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Created 26/05/2021Registered 02/06/2021
Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 06/04/2017Registered 07/04/2017
Charge
satisfied

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LIMITED

Created 07/04/2017Registered 07/04/2017Satisfied 09/10/2024
Charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 24/03/2017Registered 31/03/2017Satisfied 21/06/2021
Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 23/03/2017Registered 28/03/2017

Change History

statusactive
2026-08-18

Active

typeltd
2026-08-18

Private Limited Company

address line1Blue Space Sus Con
2026-08-18

BLUE SPACE SUS CON

post townDartford
2026-08-18

DARTFORD

officer appointedSMITH, Che Leon
2026-08-18

CompanyRankvs 32+ SIC 26301 peers
65

Financial strength79th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees85th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.25× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength20/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 pts

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

Liquidity12/20 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£909k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£21k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£901k

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.5M

Current Liabilities

£3.6M

Fixed Assets

£8k

Debtors

£2.4M

16avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£99k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£909k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.25+£187k
20241.45-£169k
20231.15

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.