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Applelec Sign Components (Uk) Ltd.

03666296

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
77 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

Unit 1 Wharfedale Business Park, Shetcliffe Lane, Bradford, BD4 9RW
Incorporated 12/11/1998

Previously known as

Appleby Management Services Limited · until 02/03/2000

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 12/11/2025

Due 26/11/2026

On track

Industry

32990
Other manufacturing

Officers

Mr Paul Jeremy Stothers

director · Since 18/11/1998

ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 8 other boards

Mr Ian Mark Drinkwater

director · Since 18/11/1998

ENGINEER

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 16 other boards

Mr Ian Mark Drinkwater

secretary · Since 16/02/2006

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 16 other boards

Mr Carl Eastwood

director · Since 01/11/2019

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Gary Peter Middlemiss

director · Since 10/01/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Mrs Nicola Jayne Hargreaves

director · Since 10/01/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Also on 1 other board

Mr Kelvin James Ellison

director · Since 10/01/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Paul Jeremy Stothers

director · Since 18/11/1998

British · England · Age 60

Ian Mark Drinkwater

director · Since 18/11/1998

English · England · Age 59

Ian Mark Drinkwater

secretary · Since 16/02/2006

British

Carl Eastwood

director · Since 01/11/2019

British · England · Age 47

Nicola Jayne Hargreaves

director · Since 10/01/2026

British · England · Age 52

Gary Peter Middlemiss

director · Since 10/01/2026

British · England · Age 53

Kelvin James Ellison

director · Since 10/01/2026

British · England · Age 53

Former

Brighton Secretary Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 12/11/1998

Brighton Director Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 12/11/1998

Guy Martin West

secretary · Resigned 16/02/2006

Guy Martin West

director · Resigned 16/02/2006

Samantha Geraldine Armstrong

director · Resigned 12/02/2016

Carl Eastwood

director · Resigned 01/11/2017

Jonathan Bradley

director · Resigned 31/01/2022

Persons with Significant Control

Applelec Group Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Unit 1, Wharfedale Business Park, Bradford, BD4 9RW

Reg: 05581079 · Uk · Limited Company

Notified 12/11/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Ian Mark Drinkwater

Ceased 26/01/2021

Mr Paul Jeremy Stothers

Ceased 26/01/2021

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

IAN MARK DRINKWATER · PAUL JEREMY STOTHERS

Created 08/03/2021Registered 24/03/2021
Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 12/12/2014Registered 17/12/2014
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 22/03/2012Registered 28/03/2012
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 16/12/2005Registered 22/12/2005

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-17

Active

typeltd
2026-07-17

Private Limited Company

address line1Unit 1 Wharfedale Business Park
2026-07-17

UNIT 1 WHARFEDALE BUSINESS PARK

post townBradford
2026-07-17

BRADFORD

CompanyRankvs 1685+ SIC 32990 peers
74

Financial strength92th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2× · 16/20
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 strength23/25 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.

Liquidity16/20 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

£1.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£834k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.4M

Current Liabilities

£1.2M

Fixed Assets

£271k

Debtors

£997k

67avg. employees-2

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£29k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.5M
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production Advanced 2023 - FRS102_2023

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.00+£123k
20231.75

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.