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1st Step Solutions Limited

05159794

active
ltd
england wales
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, Christopher Martin Road, Basildon, SS14 3EZ
Incorporated 22/06/2004

Previously known as

1st Step Recruitment Solutions Limited · until 09/09/2010

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 06/06/2026

Due 20/06/2027

On track

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 53

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

Miss Davinia Ann Farr

director · Since 09/01/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Also on 3 other boards

Andrew Brooks

director · Since 10/08/2015

British · England · Age 57

Ralph Preston

director · Since 08/06/2021

British · England · Age 53

Careena Charmaine Dabbs

director · Since 08/06/2021

British · England · Age 47

Andrea Llufrio

director · Since 09/01/2023

British · England · Age 50

Davinia Ann Farr

director · Since 09/01/2023

British · England · Age 44

Matthew Williams

director · Since 09/01/2023

British · England · Age 44

Former

Lisa Yvonne Cowdrey

secretary · Resigned 19/10/2009

Max White

director · Resigned 01/09/2015

Matthew George Maurice Jones

director · Resigned 30/11/2018

Leslie Fillery

secretary · Resigned 08/11/2021

Leslie William Fillery

director · Resigned 08/11/2021

Simon Nicholas Cowdrey

director · Resigned 01/06/2022

Tony Clayden

director · Resigned 31/08/2022

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

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/04/2016Registered 08/04/2016
Charge
outstanding

RBS INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 10/03/2016Registered 15/03/2016

Change History

officer appointedBROOKS, Andrew
2026-09-10
officer appointedDABBS, Careena Charmaine
2026-09-10
officer appointedFARR, Davinia Ann
2026-09-10
officer appointedLLUFRIO, Andrea
2026-09-10
officer appointedPRESTON, Ralph
2026-09-10
officer appointedWILLIAMS, Matthew
2026-09-10
statusactive
2026-09-10

Active

typeltd
2026-09-10

Private Limited Company

address line1Suite 15, Ground Floor Phoenix House
2026-09-10

SUITE 15, GROUND FLOOR PHOENIX HOUSE

post townBasildon
2026-09-10

BASILDON

CompanyRankvs 761+ 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

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.

Filing History100 filings

Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

09/06/20263 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

08/06/20262 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

08/06/20262 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

08/06/20262 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

21/05/202614 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

06/06/20253 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

28/03/202520 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

12/06/20244 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

19/03/202435 pages · PDF
Address changed

change registered office address company with date old address new address

14/06/20231 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

12/06/20234 pages · PDF
Shares cancelled

capital cancellation shares

05/06/20234 pages · PDF
Share buyback

capital return purchase own shares

05/06/20234 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

24/02/202334 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

09/01/20232 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

09/01/20232 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

09/01/20232 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

12/09/20224 pages · PDF
PSC07

cessation of a person with significant control

12/09/20221 page · PDF
PSC02

notification of a person with significant control

12/09/20222 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type group

31/08/202245 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

31/08/20221 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

14/06/20223 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

01/06/20221 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

09/11/20211 page · PDF
TM02

termination secretary company with name termination date

08/11/20211 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type group

18/10/202142 pages · PDF
Address changed

change registered office address company with date old address new address

14/08/20211 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

22/06/20213 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

21/06/20212 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

21/06/20212 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

21/06/20212 pages · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

16/11/20201 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type group

10/07/202036 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

15/06/20203 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

17/01/202035 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

14/06/20194 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

27/03/201933 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

29/01/20191 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

02/07/20187 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

04/01/201832 pages · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

28/12/201710 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

22/12/20173 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

22/12/20173 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

22/12/20173 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

22/12/20173 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

22/12/201712 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

14/06/20175 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

17/01/201729 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

14/11/20162 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

24/06/20167 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

24/06/20162 pages · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

25/05/20164 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

14/04/201622 pages · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

13/04/20164 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

08/04/20165 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

15/03/20169 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

13/01/20161 page · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

24/06/20157 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

24/06/20152 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

24/06/20152 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

24/06/20152 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

24/06/20152 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

27/02/201520 pages · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

07/08/201412 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

07/08/201414 pages · PDF
RP04

second filing of form with form type made up date

21/07/201418 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

26/06/20148 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

26/06/20142 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

13/06/20142 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

03/12/201319 pages · PDF
RP04

second filing of form with form type made up date

23/09/201316 pages · PDF
RP04

second filing of form with form type made up date

20/09/201317 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

26/06/20136 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

20/03/20132 pages · PDF
Address changed

change registered office address company with date old address

20/03/20131 page · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

20/03/20132 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

06/01/201319 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

25/06/20125 pages · PDF
MEM/ARTS

memorandum articles

21/05/201210 pages · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

21/05/20128 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

02/05/20123 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

08/01/201219 pages · PDF
MG02

legacy

16/12/20113 pages · PDF
MG02

legacy

04/10/20113 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

05/07/20113 pages · PDF
MG01

legacy

12/03/201111 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

10/02/201118 pages · PDF
CERTNM

certificate change of name company

09/09/20102 pages · PDF
CONNOT

change of name notice

09/09/20102 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

08/07/20104 pages · PDF
Address changed

change registered office address company with date old address

13/05/20101 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

09/02/201017 pages · PDF
AP03

appoint person secretary company with name

19/10/20091 page · PDF
TM02

termination secretary company with name

19/10/20091 page · PDF
363a

legacy

10/07/20093 pages · PDF
190

legacy

10/07/20091 page · PDF
287

legacy

10/07/20091 page · PDF
353

legacy

10/07/20091 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

19/03/200918 pages · PDF