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1st Step Solutions Limited

05159794

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

SUITE 15, GROUND FLOOR PHOENIX HOUSE, BASILDON, SS14 3EZ
Incorporated 22/06/2004

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

78200
Temporary employment agency activities

Officers

Mr Andrew Brooks

director · Since 10/08/2015

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Mrs Careena Dabbs

director · Since 08/06/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 1 other board

Mr Ralph Preston

director · Since 08/06/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Miss Davinia Ann Farr

director · Since 09/01/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Also on 3 other boards

Andrea Llufrio

director · Since 09/01/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Mr Matthew Williams

director · Since 09/01/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Team Uk Solutions Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Suite 15 Ground Floor, Phoenix House, Christopher Martin Road, Basildon, SS14 3EZ

Reg: 14236616 · Registrar Of Companies · Private Limited Company

Notified 07/09/2022

Former PSCs

Mr Simon Cowdrey

Ceased 07/09/2022

Charges2 outstanding

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satisfied

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CompanyRankvs 757+ SIC 78200 peers
70

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.23× · 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 strength24/25 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.

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 31/08/2025

Net Worth

£928k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£126k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£945k

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.0M

Current Liabilities

£4.1M

Fixed Assets

£37k

Debtors

£4.9M

42avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£94k

People Costs(2023)

Wages & salaries£887k
NI contributions£96k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£140k
Assets less current liabilities£982k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.23+£44k
20241.31-£147k
20231.34+£285k
20221.31-£49k
20211.40—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.