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Stax Trade Centres Limited

02235950

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

Holloway Drive, Wardley Industrial Estate, Worsley, M28 2LA
Incorporated 25/03/1988

Previously known as

Stax Trade Centres Plc · until 18/06/2018
The Stax Group Of Companies Limited · until 26/01/1996
Readyglow Limited · until 09/05/1988

Compliance

Last accounts

30/08/2025

group

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 27/11/2025

Due 11/12/2026

On track

Industry

46900
Non-specialised wholesale trade

Officers

Simon James Wright

director · Since 06/09/1995

British · England · Age 58

Nigel John Wright

director · Since 06/09/1995

British · England · Age 61

Former

Edward James Brady

secretary · Resigned 05/01/1996

Graham Gardiner

director · Resigned 01/09/1996

Helen Louise Mayers

director · Resigned 31/05/2019

Gary Michael Askew

director · Resigned 29/08/2019

Tim Ball

director · Resigned 31/12/2020

William Taylor Boyd

director · Resigned 18/10/2023

Edward James Brady

director · Resigned 13/11/2025

David George Hibbert

director · Resigned 13/11/2025

David George Hibbert

secretary · Resigned 13/11/2025

Della Butler

director · Resigned 13/11/2025

Angela Hibbert

director · Resigned 13/11/2025

Anne Gardiner

director · Resigned 13/11/2025

Persons with Significant Control

Sm Wright Family Ventures Limited

25–50% shares

Stax Trade Centres Ltd, Holloway Drive, The Wardley Industrial Estate, Manchester, M28 2LA

Reg: 16538313 · England And Wales · Private Limited Company

Notified 13/11/2025

Folie Douce Limited

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

Stax Trade Centres Ltd, Holloway Drive, The Wardley Industrial Estate, Manchester, M28 2LA

Reg: 16538798 · England And Wales · Private Limited Company

Notified 13/11/2025

Former PSCs

Mr David George Hibbert

Ceased 13/11/2025

Mr Edward James Brady

Ceased 13/11/2025

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 13/11/2025Registered 18/11/2025
Charge
satisfied

MICHAEL POPEK SMITH · GLORIA POPEK SMITH · JAMES CHRISTOPHER BALL · CHRISTINE MARY NEWMAN · THERE ARE MORE THAN FOUR PERSONS ENTITLED

Created 02/08/2019Registered 07/08/2019Satisfied 11/12/2024
charge
satisfied

HSBC ASSET FINANCE (UK) LIMITED & HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LIMITED (HSBC)

Created 07/08/2009Registered 11/08/2009Satisfied 04/05/2022
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 28/11/2008Registered 02/12/2008
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 13/08/2008Registered 16/08/2008
charge
satisfied

HSBC ASSET FINANCE (UK) LIMITED & HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LIMITED

Created 25/05/2006Registered 26/05/2006Satisfied 04/05/2022
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 24/03/1997Registered 25/03/1997Satisfied 05/08/2025
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 09/10/1995Registered 10/10/1995Satisfied 16/08/2019
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 06/09/1995Registered 14/09/1995Satisfied 05/08/2025
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 06/09/1995Registered 14/09/1995Satisfied 05/08/2025
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 28/06/1994Registered 05/07/1994Satisfied 05/08/2025
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 24/10/1990Registered 01/11/1990Satisfied 05/08/2025
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 06/12/1988Registered 08/12/1988Satisfied 05/08/2025

Change History

statusactive
2026-06-09

Active

typeltd
2026-06-09

Private Limited Company

address line1Holloway Drive
2026-06-09

HOLLOWAY DRIVE

post townWorsley
2026-06-09

WORSLEY

officer appointedWRIGHT, Nigel John
2026-06-09
officer appointedWRIGHT, Simon James
2026-06-09

CompanyRankvs 82+ SIC 46900 peers
70

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.83× · 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

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/08/2025

Net Worth

£37.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£5.5M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£950k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£24.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£38.0M

Current Liabilities

£13.4M

Fixed Assets

£13.6M

Debtors

£8.9M

Cost of Sales

£77.2M

Admin Expenses

£27.7M

Profit After Tax

-£874k

449avg. employees+32

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£31k
Dividends paid-£280k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£14.9M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£1.2M
Bank loans & overdrafts£0
Assets less current liabilities£38.2M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.83+£875k
20242.20+£946k
20232.12+£7.1M
20211.39+£4.9M
20201.22

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.