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Sdl Group Limited

01792430

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

BRITANNIA CENTRE, HAPTON BURNLEY, BB11 5ST
Incorporated 16/02/1984

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46900
Non-specialised wholesale trade

Officers

Mr Geoffrey Edward Lord

secretary · Since 30/11/1991

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 80

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Geoffrey Edward Lord

director · Since 30/11/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 80

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Nancy Jane Lord

director · Since 30/11/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 80

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Charles George Lord

director · Since 11/04/2003

CO DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 55

Also on 1 other board

Mr Patrick John Lord

director · Since 11/04/2003

CO DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 52

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Sdl Group (2025) Holdings Limited

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

Britannia Centre, Network 65 Business Park, Burnley, BB11 5ST

Reg: 16581904 · Companies House · Private Limited Company Limited By Shares

Notified 16/09/2025

Former PSCs

Mr Geoffrey Edward Lord

Ceased 12/06/2020

Mr Charles George Lord

Ceased 16/09/2025

Mr Patrick John Lord

Ceased 16/09/2025

Mr Howard Rishton

Ceased 16/09/2025

Lloyd Spencer Green

Ceased 05/04/2021

Charges2 outstanding

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charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

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charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

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charge
satisfied

MERSEYSIDE & LANCASHIRE INVESTMENT FUND LTD.

Created 16/07/1985Registered 01/08/1985Satisfied 11/03/1989

CompanyRankvs 214+ SIC 46900 peers
79

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.65× · 20/20
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 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£3.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£254k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.9M

Current Liabilities

£1.1M

Fixed Assets

£883k

Debtors

£991k

58avg. employees+3

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£135k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£16k
Assets less current liabilities£3.7M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20243.65+£103k
20232.83+£228k
20223.04+£798k
20213.03+£520k
20202.70+£390k
20191.79+£108k
20181.68-£16k
20171.62+£13k
20171.44

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.