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Sapphire Hardware Limited

05303476

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

213 Derbyshire Lane, Norton Lees, Sheffield, S8 8SA
Incorporated 03/12/2004

Previously known as

Sapphire Software Limited · until 09/12/2004

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 03/12/2025

Due 17/12/2026

On track

Industry

46740
Wholesale of hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies

Officers

Mr James Nicholas Gill

director · Since 03/12/2004

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Ian James Cresswell

director · Since 03/12/2004

SUPPLIER OF ARCHITECTURAL IRO

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Ian James Cresswell

secretary · Since 03/12/2004

SUPPLIER OF ARCHITECTURAL IRO

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Also on 7 other boards

Steven Michael Knowles

director · Since 17/01/2005

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Also on 3 other boards

Ian James Cresswell

secretary · Since 03/12/2004

British

Ian James Cresswell

director · Since 03/12/2004

British · England · Age 51

James Nicholas Gill

director · Since 03/12/2004

British · England · Age 58

Steven Michael Knowles

director · Since 17/01/2005

British · England · Age 66

Former

Patricia Pamela Norris

director · Resigned 03/12/2004

Linda Simons

secretary · Resigned 03/12/2004

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Ian James Cresswell

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 51

213, Derbyshire Lane, Sheffield, S8 8SA

Notified 01/06/2016

Mr Steven Michael Knowles

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 66

213, Derbyshire Lane, Sheffield, S8 8SA

Notified 01/07/2016

Mr James Nicholas Gill

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 58

213, Derbyshire Lane, Sheffield, S8 8SA

Notified 01/07/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 20/04/2005Registered 29/04/2005

Change History

status → active
2026-07-08

Active

type → ltd
2026-07-08

Private Limited Company

address line1 → 213 Derbyshire Lane
2026-07-08

213 DERBYSHIRE LANE

post town → Sheffield
2026-07-08

SHEFFIELD

CompanyRankvs 619+ SIC 46740 peers
62

Financial strength76th percentile among SIC peers · 19/25
Employees71th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.36× · 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 strength19/25 pts

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

Employees11/15 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 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£160k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£240k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£160k

Working capital

Current Assets

£599k

Current Liabilities

£439k

Fixed Assets

£23

Debtors

£291k

4avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£160k
Signed by 05303476 2025-01-01 2025-12-31 05303476 2025-12-31 05303476 bus:OrdinaryShareClass1 2025-12-31 05303476 bus:OrdinarySharPrepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.36+£21k
20241.34+£3k
20231.33—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.