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M R Stephenson Limited

04619660

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
59 / 100

Notable Risks

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

PROVENDER MILL, HORSHAM, RH12 1SS
Incorporated 17/12/2002

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2025

group

Next accounts due

30/06/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 17/12/2025

Due 31/12/2026

On track

Industry

70100
Activities of head offices

Officers

Mr Martin Richard Stephenson

director · Since 17/12/2002

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Also on 53 other boards

Mrs Elaine Sheil

director · Since 01/09/2013

FINANCIAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 15 other boards

Mr Tobias Jonathan Hemsley

director · Since 02/10/2017

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · WALES · Age 55

Also on 4 other boards

Miss Sarah Bloom

director · Since 01/11/2019

PROCUREMENT DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 43

Mr Brendan Francis Robert O'Keeffe

director · Since 01/07/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 1 other board

Mr Henry Richard Stephenson

director · Since 01/07/2023

CONTRACTS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 34

Mr Eric James Vere

director · Since 01/07/2023

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Martin Richard Stephenson

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 67

Provender Mill, Mill Bay Lane, Horsham, RH12 1SS

Notified 06/04/2016

The Martin Stephenson Discretionary Trust

25–50% shares

Belchambers Farm, Kirdford, Billingshurst, RH14 0NL

Notified 02/03/2021

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Created 11/11/2020Registered 25/11/2020
Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 29/06/2020Registered 13/07/2020
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 27/10/2008Registered 07/11/2008Satisfied 07/02/2017
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 29/03/2006Registered 06/04/2006Satisfied 07/02/2017
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 17/10/2005Registered 18/10/2005Satisfied 20/05/2025
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 24/01/2005Registered 04/02/2005
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 08/09/2004Registered 23/09/2004Satisfied 21/10/2008

CompanyRankvs 34680+ SIC 70100 peers
55

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.85× · 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 strength25/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 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

any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and parent company’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 directors with respect to

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/09/2024

Net Worth

£27.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£21.9M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£5.8M

Working capital

Current Assets

£31.7M

Current Liabilities

£37.5M

Fixed Assets

£10.5M

Debtors

£16.8M

Cost of Sales

£98.1M

Admin Expenses

£8.2M

Profit After Tax

£6.8M

27avg. employees+6

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£2.3M
Dividends paid-£150k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£4.6M

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£198k
Assets less current liabilities£9.9M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.85+£25.5M
2023+£292k
20220.83+£8.2M
20210.62-£4.8M
20200.78-£2.3M
20190.59

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.