Back to search

Next Step Fostering Services Limited

05160087

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
73 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

ATRIA, BOLTON, BL1 4AG
Incorporated 22/06/2004

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

audit exemption subsidiary

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 20/07/2025

Due 03/08/2026

On track

Industry

88990
Other social work activities without accommodation

Officers

Alison Bennett

secretary · Since 22/12/2022

Mr Ryan David Edwards

director · Since 22/12/2022

CFO

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48

Also on 59 other boards

Mr Simon Timothy Barclay

director · Since 01/03/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 58 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

A.W. Consultancy Limited

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

Atria, Spa Road, Bolton, BL1 4AG

Reg: 05215200 · The Registrar Of Companies For England And Wales · Private Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Albert James Ward

Ceased 06/04/2016

Mrs Maureen Ann Ward

Ceased 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

KROLL TRUSTEE SERVICES LIMITED (AS SECURITY TRUSTEE FOR THE SECURED PARTIES)

Created 08/02/2024Registered 15/02/2024
Charge
satisfied

LUCID TRUSTEE SERVICES LIMITED

Created 22/07/2021Registered 30/07/2021Satisfied 25/01/2024
Charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 14/10/2014Registered 14/10/2014Satisfied 12/12/2019
Charge
satisfied

MARION LAYBERRY

Created 27/01/2014Registered 30/01/2014Satisfied 03/09/2014
charge
satisfied

ADRIAN RYAN

Created 01/10/2008Registered 07/10/2008Satisfied 31/07/2009

CompanyRankvs 1532+ SIC 88990 peers
65

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees0th percentile among SIC peers · 0/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.04× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
Show leaderboard
1Royal National Mission To Deep Sea Fishermen(The)
90
2Catholic Childrens' Society (Westminster)(The)
90
3Wycombe Islamic Mission And Mosque Trust Limited
90
4Fresh Futures (Ncc)
90
5Age Concern Kingston Upon Thames
90
6St Martins Housing Trust
90
7Co-Options Ltd.
90
8Nottingham Mencap
90
9St. Michael'S Homes Limited
90
10East Birmingham Community Forum Ltd.
90
1532Next Step Fostering Services Limited
75
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.

Employees0/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity20/20 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 30/09/2019

Net Worth

£1.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£805k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£936k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.8M

Current Liabilities

£901k

Fixed Assets

£150k

Debtors

£1.0M

Tax at Year End(2018)

Corp tax£96k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£83k
Assets less current liabilities£1.1M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20192.04+£355k
20181.62—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.