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Sef Limited

02510719

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
82 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

Unit 24 Merrylees Industrial Estate, Leeside, Desford, LE9 9FS
Incorporated 11/06/1990

Previously known as

Homebeach Limited · until 09/08/1990

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 28/03/2026

Due 11/04/2027

On track

Industry

45310
Wholesale trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories
77120
Renting and leasing of trucks

Officers

Christopher Maurice Hughes

director · Since 12/08/2010

British · England · Age 51

Patrick Joseph Hughes

director · Since 01/02/2015

United Kingdom · England · Age 48

Thomas Hughes

director · Since 01/02/2015

British · England · Age 42

Nina Hughes

secretary · Since 01/02/2015

Former

Michael John Merriman

secretary · Resigned 23/11/2000

Rosemary Elaine Merriman

director · Resigned 19/10/2004

Michael John Merriman

director · Resigned 19/10/2004

Ian John Carrington

secretary · Resigned 16/12/2004

Anne Josephine Hughes

director · Resigned 01/02/2015

Maurice James Hughes

director · Resigned 01/02/2015

Anne Josephine Hughes

secretary · Resigned 01/02/2015

Persons with Significant Control

Sef Holdings Limited

75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Unit 24 Merrylees Industrial Estate, Leeside, Desford, LE9 9FS

Reg: 05204144 · England · Limited

Notified 01/07/2016

Anne Hughes

75–100% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 80

Unit 24, Merrylees Industrial Estate, Desford, LE9 9FS

Notified 14/05/2017

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC · LLOYDS UDT LEASING LTD

Created 24/04/2018Registered 24/04/2018
Charge
outstanding

SME ASSET FINANCE LIMITED

Created 30/10/2017Registered 06/11/2017
Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 02/11/2017Registered 03/11/2017
Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 02/11/2017Registered 03/11/2017
Charge
satisfied

ALLIED IRISH BANK (UK) PLC T/AS ALLIED IRISH BANK GB

Created 07/04/2015Registered 10/04/2015Satisfied 11/08/2018
Charge
satisfied

AIB GROUP (UK) PLC T/A ALLIED IRISH BANK (GB)

Created 10/06/2014Registered 20/06/2014Satisfied 29/03/2017
Charge
satisfied

AIB GROUP (UK) PLC T/A ALLIED IRISH BANK (GB)

Created 12/11/2013Registered 14/11/2013Satisfied 29/03/2017
Charge
satisfied

AIB GROUP UK PLC T/A ALLIED IRISH BANK (GB)

Created 21/10/2013Registered 06/11/2013Satisfied 29/03/2017
charge
satisfied

THE TRUSTEES OF THE MERRIMAN PLANT SEF PENSION SCHEME

Created 06/07/2010Registered 08/07/2010Satisfied 21/07/2011
charge
satisfied

THE TRUSTEES OF THE MERRIMAN PLANT SEF PENSION SCHEME

Created 23/07/2008Registered 24/07/2008Satisfied 16/10/2008
charge
satisfied

AIB GROUP (UK) PLC

Created 21/09/1999Registered 24/09/1999Satisfied 15/08/2008

Change History

statusactive
2026-05-05

Active

typeltd
2026-05-05

Private Limited Company

address line1Unit 24 Merrylees Industrial Estate
2026-05-05

UNIT 24 MERRYLEES INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

post townDesford
2026-05-05

DESFORD

officer appointedHUGHES, Nina
2026-05-05
officer appointedHUGHES, Christopher Maurice
2026-05-05
officer appointedHUGHES, Patrick Joseph
2026-05-05
officer appointedHUGHES, Thomas
2026-05-05

CompanyRankvs 92+ SIC 45310 peers
78

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.98× · 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.

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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£3.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.8M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£4.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£6.5M

Current Liabilities

£2.2M

Fixed Assets

£54k

Debtors

£2.2M

21avg. employees+1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£4.4M
Prepared with VT Final Accounts

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.98-£418k
20243.39-£958k
20233.66+£1.2M
20222.48+£744k
20212.81+£559k
20201.80+£456k
20191.79

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.

Filing History100 filings

Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

22/04/20265 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

14/10/20257 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

14/05/20255 pages · PDF
SH02

capital alter shares redemption statement of capital

12/05/20254 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

10/12/20247 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

17/04/20245 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

15/12/20237 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

13/09/20235 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

23/12/20227 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

22/09/20225 pages · PDF
PSC05

change to a person with significant control

25/02/20222 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

23/12/20217 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

09/09/20215 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

22/03/20217 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

21/09/20205 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

09/10/20197 pages · PDF
PSC05

change to a person with significant control

24/09/20192 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

23/09/20195 pages · PDF
PSC05

change to a person with significant control

20/09/20192 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

19/09/20192 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

18/09/20192 pages · PDF
PSC notified

notification of a person with significant control

18/09/20192 pages · PDF
PSC05

change to a person with significant control

17/09/20192 pages · PDF
CH03

change person secretary company with change date

17/09/20191 page · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

17/09/20192 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

17/09/20192 pages · PDF
Address changed

change registered office address company with date old address new address

04/02/20191 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

20/12/20187 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

17/09/20185 pages · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

11/08/20184 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

24/04/201822 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

13/03/20182 pages · PDF
CH03

change person secretary company with change date

12/03/20181 page · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

12/03/20182 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

12/03/20182 pages · PDF
Accounts date changed

change account reference date company current extended

12/03/20181 page · PDF
Address changed

change registered office address company with date old address new address

12/03/20181 page · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

06/11/201712 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

03/11/201713 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

03/11/201723 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

07/09/20177 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

07/09/20175 pages · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

01/06/20178 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

26/05/201720 pages · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

29/03/20171 page · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

29/03/20171 page · PDF
CH03

change person secretary company with change date

29/03/20171 page · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

29/03/20171 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

12/09/20165 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

01/09/20165 pages · PDF
AD03

move registers to sail company with new address

30/10/20151 page · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

13/10/20155 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

21/09/20155 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

10/04/201510 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

30/03/20151 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

30/03/20151 page · PDF
AP03

appoint person secretary company with name date

30/03/20152 pages · PDF
TM02

termination secretary company with name termination date

30/03/20151 page · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

30/03/20152 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

30/03/20152 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

15/10/20146 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

23/09/20145 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number

20/06/20148 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number

14/11/201310 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number

06/11/201310 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

09/10/20136 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

20/09/20134 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

25/09/20124 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

30/08/20126 pages · PDF
AD02

change sail address company

28/08/20121 page · PDF
MG02

legacy

25/07/20113 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

07/07/20114 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

20/06/20116 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

15/09/20104 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name

27/08/20103 pages · PDF
MG01

legacy

08/07/20105 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

14/06/20105 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

14/06/20102 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

14/06/20102 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

23/09/20095 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

16/06/20093 pages · PDF
403a

legacy

16/10/20082 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

09/09/20085 pages · PDF
403a

legacy

18/08/20081 page · PDF
395

legacy

24/07/20083 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

16/06/20083 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

13/09/20075 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

11/06/20072 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

25/09/20065 pages · PDF
288c

legacy

22/06/20061 page · PDF
363a

legacy

22/06/20062 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

07/11/20056 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

01/08/20057 pages · PDF
AUD

auditors resignation company

04/02/20051 page · PDF
287

legacy

26/01/20051 page · PDF
287

legacy

19/01/20051 page · PDF
288b

legacy

19/01/20051 page · PDF
288b

legacy

30/12/20041 page · PDF
288b

legacy

30/12/20041 page · PDF
288a

legacy

29/12/20042 pages · PDF