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Sydenhams Hire Centres Limited

04097069

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

45-47 Ashley Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH1 4LG
Incorporated 26/10/2000

Previously known as

Fhc Hire Centres Limited · until 06/05/2008

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

small

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 26/10/2025

Due 09/11/2026

On track

Industry

77320
Renting and leasing of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment

Officers

Richard Chalmers

director · Since 25/03/2014

British · England · Age 54

Lee Michael Wright

director · Since 03/11/2017

British · England · Age 51

Gary Matthews

director · Since 01/02/2018

British · England · Age 62

Brandon James Carr

secretary · Since 01/08/2020

Oliver Sherborne

director · Since 12/05/2023

British · England · Age 32

Brandon James Carr

director · Since 01/12/2023

British · England · Age 40

Former

Swift Incorporations Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 26/10/2000

Lesley Biddiscombe

secretary · Resigned 02/10/2007

Dudley Biddiscombe

director · Resigned 02/10/2007

Lesley Biddiscombe

director · Resigned 02/10/2007

Richard Phillip Biddiscombe

director · Resigned 06/04/2017

Raymond John Pride

director · Resigned 11/07/2019

Raymond John Pride

secretary · Resigned 31/07/2020

Charles John Sherborne

director · Resigned 05/08/2025

James Richard Sherborne

director · Resigned 05/08/2025

Jeremy Russell Clark

director · Resigned 10/04/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Charles John Sherborne

Significant control

British · England · Age 68

45-47 Ashley Road, Bournemouth, BH1 4LG

Notified 30/06/2016

Mr James Richard Sherborne

Significant control

British · England · Age 62

45-47 Ashley Road, Bournemouth, BH1 4LG

Notified 30/06/2016

Sydenhams Ltd

75–100% shares

45/47, Ashley Road, Bournemouth, BH1 4LG

Reg: 168966 · Companies House Cardiff · Limited Company

Notified 30/06/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 25/02/2019Registered 26/02/2019

Change History

officer appointedWRIGHT, Lee Michael
2026-06-06
officer appointedCARR, Brandon James
2026-06-06
officer appointedCHALMERS, Richard
2026-06-06
officer appointedMATTHEWS, Gary
2026-06-06
officer appointedSHERBORNE, Oliver
2026-06-06
officer appointedCARR, Brandon James
2026-06-06
typeltd
2026-06-06

Private Limited Company

address line145-47 Ashley Road
2026-06-06

45-47 ASHLEY ROAD

post townBournemouth
2026-06-06

BOURNEMOUTH

statusactive
2026-06-06

Active

CompanyRankvs 1480+ SIC 77320 peers
51

Financial strength90th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees13th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.7× · 6/20
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.

Employees2/15 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

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

£1.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£103k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£831k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.0M

Current Liabilities

£2.8M

Fixed Assets

£3.3M

Debtors

£1.6M

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£13k
Assets less current liabilities£2.5M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.70-£10k
20240.73-£87k
20230.75

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.