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Challenge-Trg Recruitment Limited

03974669

in administration
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
N/A

Details

2ND FLOOR, ABBEY HOUSE, MANCHESTER, M2 4AB
Incorporated 17/04/2000

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

78200
Temporary employment agency activities

Officers

Mr Steven John Imber

director · Since 01/07/2014

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Richard William Cropper

director · Since 29/04/2019

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 43

Also on 8 other boards

Mr Thomas Edward Cropper

director · Since 29/04/2019

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 5 other boards

Scott Adrian Coleman

director · Since 21/12/2023

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Daniel Stuart Hayes

director · Since 29/10/2024

CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 42

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Nlgordon Ltd

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

2nd Floor Pathtrace House, 91-99 High Street, Banstead, SM7 2NL

Reg: 7201522 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges5 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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outstanding

PRAETURA COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

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outstanding

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED (AS SECURITY TRUSTEE FOR THE SECURED PARTIES (AS DEFINED IN THE INSTRUME

Created 29/10/2024Registered 01/11/2024
Charge
outstanding

THOMAS EDWARD CROPPER · RICHARD WILLIAM CROPPER

Created 29/10/2024Registered 31/10/2024
Charge
outstanding

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED AS SECURITY TRUSTEE

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satisfied

HSBC UK BANK PLC

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HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD

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BARCLAYS BANK PLC

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BARCLAYS BANK PLC

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LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 06/01/2014Registered 09/01/2014Satisfied 10/12/2015
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satisfied

LLOYDS BANK COMMERCIAL FINANCE LTD

Created 23/12/2013Registered 27/12/2013Satisfied 10/12/2015
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 30/11/2010Registered 04/12/2010Satisfied 10/03/2014
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 23/03/2009Registered 24/03/2009Satisfied 10/03/2014
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 02/06/2008Registered 04/06/2008Satisfied 10/03/2014
charge
satisfied

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LIMITED (THE SECURITY HOLDER)

Created 17/04/2007Registered 20/04/2007Satisfied 10/03/2014
charge
satisfied

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LIMITED (THE SECURITY HOLDER)

Created 17/04/2007Registered 20/04/2007Satisfied 10/03/2014
charge
satisfied

RAGLAN (CATERHAM) LIMITED

Created 11/02/2005Registered 23/02/2005Satisfied 01/05/2018
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 21/02/2005Registered 23/02/2005Satisfied 01/11/2008
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 14/03/2003Registered 18/03/2003Satisfied 17/09/2010
charge
satisfied

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Created 21/05/2001Registered 30/05/2001Satisfied 17/09/2010
charge
satisfied

ARGENT COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

Created 30/05/2000Registered 05/06/2000Satisfied 20/11/2010

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 78200 peers
16

Financial strengthNo net worth data · 0/25
EmployeesNo employee data · 0/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.99× · 6/20
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 strength0/25 pts

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

Employees0/15 pts

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

Liquidity6/20 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

the directors’ assessment of the group and the parent company’s ability to continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting included: - obtaining, critically appraising and assessing for arithmetical accuracy the directors formal going concern assessment, including the cash flow forecasts and consideri

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2023

Turnover

£230.7M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£3.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£838k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£226k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£452k

Working capital

Current Assets

£81.6M

Current Liabilities

£82.1M

Fixed Assets

£6.4M

Debtors

£80.8M

Cost of Sales

£210.7M

Gross Profit

£20.0M

Admin Expenses

£18.0M

Operating Profit

£2.0M

Profit After Tax

£91k

4290avg. employees+1533

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£12k
Dividends paid£2.8M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£164.7M
NI contributions£14.3M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£6.2M
Bank loans & overdrafts£42.1M
Assets less current liabilities£6.0M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20230.99-£3.1M
20221.45+£848k
20211.27

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.