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Start Tech Limited

04109452

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
79 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

Emstrey House, Shrewsbury Business Park, Shrewsbury, SY2 6LG
Incorporated 16/11/2000

Previously known as

Start Technology Limited · until 10/12/2025

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 10/02/2026

Due 24/02/2027

On track

Industry

46510
Wholesale of computers, computer peripheral equipment and software

Officers

James Guestford

secretary · Since 16/11/2000

British

James Guestford

director · Since 01/04/2003

British · England · Age 53

Ian John Groves

director · Since 16/04/2009

British · United Kingdom · Age 44

Former

Stephen John Scott

nominee secretary · Resigned 16/11/2000

Jacqueline Scott

nominee director · Resigned 16/11/2000

Ross Frederick Fletcher

director · Resigned 01/04/2006

Robin Russell Bennett

director · Resigned 16/04/2009

Persons with Significant Control

Mr James Guestford

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 53

Unit 3 Shires House, Hussey Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 3TE

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Ian John Groves

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 44

Unit 3 Shires House, Hussey Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 3TE

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 25/07/2025Registered 28/07/2025
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEES LIMITED

Created 11/10/2021Registered 18/10/2021
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 12/09/2013Registered 23/09/2013

Change History

officer appointedGUESTFORD, James
2026-06-07
officer appointedGROVES, Ian John
2026-06-07
officer appointedGUESTFORD, James
2026-06-07
statusactive
2026-06-07

Active

post townShrewsbury
2026-06-07

SHREWSBURY

typeltd
2026-06-07

Private Limited Company

address line1Emstrey House
2026-06-07

EMSTREY HOUSE

CompanyRankvs 154+ SIC 46510 peers
70

Financial strength91th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.44× · 12/20
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.

Liquidity12/20 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 30/09/2024

Net Worth

£343k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£235k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£146k

Working capital

Current Assets

£474k

Current Liabilities

£328k

Fixed Assets

£315k

Debtors

£225k

18avg. employees+2

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£25k
Assets less current liabilities£461k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.44+£71k
20231.25+£56k
20221.34+£38k
20211.86-£11k
20202.32+£76k
20191.94+£27k
20181.83

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.