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The First Step Ltd

03172572

active
private limited guarant nsc
england wales
Companies House
Confirmation statement overdue
Health Score
60 / 100

Some Concerns

20/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Confirmation statement overdue (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

Old Schoolhouse St. Johns Road, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 0UX
Incorporated 14/03/1996

Previously known as

Knowsley Domestic Violence Support Services · until 25/11/2014

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 12/03/2025

Due 26/03/2026

Overdue

Industry

87900
Other residential care activities
88990
Other social work activities without accommodation

Officers

Kevin Rigby

director · Since 10/07/2019

British · England · Age 70

Caroline Grant

secretary · Since 14/07/2022

Hayley Thornton

director · Since 06/12/2022

British · England · Age 50

Germaine Dominique Fryer

director · Since 06/12/2022

British · England · Age 54

Jessica Privilege

director · Since 06/12/2022

English · United Kingdom · Age 37

Alison Madelane Hulse

director · Since 02/12/2024

British · England · Age 50

Former

North West Registration Services (1994) Limited

corporate secretary · Resigned 14/03/1996

Gerald Henry White

director · Resigned 24/09/1997

Linda Ann Walker

director · Resigned 12/08/1998

Susan Marsden

director · Resigned 07/09/2000

Jean Irene Little

director · Resigned 25/07/2001

William Samuel Haskell

director · Resigned 06/11/2001

Joan Winifred Brown

director · Resigned 18/02/2004

Valerie Julia Fildes

director · Resigned 16/02/2007

Michelle Joanne Dean

director · Resigned 21/10/2008

Samuel Smith

director · Resigned 27/12/2008

Noreen Mcgrath

director · Resigned 16/05/2011

Liza Helen Watson

director · Resigned 28/10/2012

Kelly Frances Morgan

director · Resigned 19/11/2013

John Bell

director · Resigned 01/12/2015

Carol Waters

director · Resigned 05/10/2016

Kelly Stokes

director · Resigned 17/03/2017

Andrew Ronald Cripps

director · Resigned 28/02/2018

Angela Elizabeth Cholet

secretary · Resigned 17/12/2020

Lisa Mary Pearson

director · Resigned 09/02/2021

Jessica Stewart

secretary · Resigned 02/09/2021

Angela Cholet

secretary · Resigned 13/07/2022

Mary Elizabeth Weston

director · Resigned 06/12/2022

Jeremy David Fagan

director · Resigned 05/12/2023

Nicola Harris

director · Resigned 20/10/2024

Heather Roche

director · Resigned 30/03/2025

Malka Livingstone

director · Resigned 01/01/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Miss Jessica Privilege

significant-influence-or-control-as-trust

English · United Kingdom · Age 37

Old Schoolhouse, St. Johns Road, Liverpool, L36 0UX

Notified 01/01/2026

Former PSCs

Rev Jeremy David Fagan

Ceased 17/12/2020

Mrs Mary Elizabeth Weston

Ceased 06/12/2022

Mrs Malka Livingstone

Ceased 14/12/2025

Change History

statusactive
2026-05-10

Active

typeprivate-limited-guarant-nsc
2026-05-10

PRI/LTD BY GUAR/NSC (Private, limited by guarantee, no share capital)

address line1Old Schoolhouse St. Johns Road
2026-05-10

OLD SCHOOLHOUSE ST. JOHNS ROAD

post townLiverpool
2026-05-10

LIVERPOOL

officer appointedGRANT, Caroline
2026-05-10
officer appointedFRYER, Germaine Dominique
2026-05-10
officer appointedHULSE, Alison Madelane
2026-05-10
officer appointedPRIVILEGE, Jessica
2026-05-10
officer appointedRIGBY, Kevin
2026-05-10
officer appointedTHORNTON, Hayley
2026-05-10

CompanyRankvs 10542+ SIC 87900 peers
13

Financial strength0th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees21th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15
LiquidityNo balance sheet data · 0/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceOne filing overdue · 5/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength0/25 pts

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

Employees3/15 pts

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

Liquidity0/20 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 compliance5/15 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

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charity’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 trustees with respect to go

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

Working capital

Current Assets

Current Liabilities

0avg. employees
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Filing History100 filings

RP01AP01

replacement filing of director appointment with name

14/04/20263 pages · PDF
PSC notified

notification of a person with significant control

24/03/20262 pages · PDF
PSC07

cessation of a person with significant control

24/03/20261 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

16/02/20261 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

17/12/202530 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

14/04/20251 page · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

14/04/20252 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

14/04/20253 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

14/02/202525 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

23/10/20241 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

15/04/20241 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

15/04/20243 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

22/12/202326 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

26/04/20232 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

26/04/20232 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

26/04/20233 pages · PDF
PSC07

cessation of a person with significant control

25/04/20231 page · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

25/04/20232 pages · PDF
PSC notified

notification of a person with significant control

25/04/20232 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

25/04/20233 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

25/04/20232 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

25/04/20231 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

22/12/202221 pages · PDF
AP03

appoint person secretary company with name date

14/07/20222 pages · PDF
TM02

termination secretary company with name termination date

14/07/20221 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

15/03/20223 pages · PDF
AP03

appoint person secretary company with name date

11/02/20222 pages · PDF
TM02

termination secretary company with name termination date

11/02/20221 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

02/12/202123 pages · PDF
PSC notified

notification of a person with significant control

19/03/20212 pages · PDF
PSC07

cessation of a person with significant control

19/03/20211 page · PDF
AP03

appoint person secretary company with name date

19/03/20212 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

19/03/20211 page · PDF
TM02

termination secretary company with name termination date

19/03/20211 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

19/03/20213 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

12/02/202122 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

12/03/20203 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

20/12/201924 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

11/07/20192 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

11/07/20192 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

26/03/20193 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

29/11/201822 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

16/05/20182 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

12/03/20183 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

12/03/20181 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

28/12/201720 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

23/03/20174 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

23/03/20171 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

09/11/201620 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

06/10/20162 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

05/10/20161 page · PDF
Address changed

change registered office address company with date old address new address

05/10/20161 page · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date no member list

14/03/20165 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

14/03/20161 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

14/03/20161 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

18/09/201522 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date no member list

31/03/20157 pages · PDF
CERTNM

certificate change of name company

25/11/20143 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

24/10/201418 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date no member list

03/04/20147 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name

02/12/20131 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

13/11/201319 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name

29/05/20132 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date no member list

20/03/20137 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name

12/11/20121 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

09/10/201232 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date no member list

20/03/20128 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name

20/03/20121 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

13/12/201132 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name

28/11/20112 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date no member list

14/03/20118 pages · PDF
CH03

change person secretary company with change date

14/03/20112 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

18/10/201019 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name

16/08/20102 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date no member list

19/03/20105 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

15/03/20102 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

15/03/20102 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

15/03/20102 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

15/03/20102 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

20/12/200921 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

17/03/20093 pages · PDF
288b

legacy

16/03/20091 page · PDF
288b

legacy

16/03/20091 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

12/01/200923 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

29/03/20084 pages · PDF
288c

legacy

20/03/20081 page · PDF
288a

legacy

01/02/20081 page · PDF
288a

legacy

23/01/20081 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

08/11/200725 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

13/03/20072 pages · PDF
287

legacy

13/03/20071 page · PDF
288b

legacy

12/03/20071 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

05/02/200723 pages · PDF
288a

legacy

02/05/20062 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

11/04/20065 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

03/03/200619 pages · PDF
287

legacy

22/08/20051 page · PDF
363s

legacy

22/03/20055 pages · PDF
AAMD

accounts amended with accounts type full

16/02/200517 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

03/11/200413 pages · PDF