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Cogent Staffing Limited

10826268

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

UNIT A TELFORD COURT, CHESTER, CH1 6LT
Incorporated 20/06/2017

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2024

small

Next accounts due

31/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 07/08/2025

Due 21/08/2026

On track

Industry

78200
Temporary employment agency activities

Officers

Mr Steven Pendergast

director · Since 20/06/2017

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Also on 34 other boards

Mr Sam Gaukroger

director · Since 27/07/2017

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 40

Persons with Significant Control

Bluestones Investment Group - Professional Services Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Unit A Telford Court, Chester Gates, Chester, CH1 6LT

Reg: 10285570 · The Registrar Of Companies · Limited Company

Notified 06/03/2020

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

RBS INVOICE FINANCE LTD

Created 05/03/2021Registered 11/03/2021
Charge
satisfied

BIBBY FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD (AS SECURITY TRUSTEE)

Created 06/09/2017Registered 07/09/2017Satisfied 20/03/2021

CompanyRankvs 29340+ SIC 78200 peers
59

Financial strength81th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees86th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.03× · 12/20
Longevity9 years trading (max 15) · 9/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength20/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 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.

Longevity9/15 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 31/10/2024

Net Worth

£39k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£4k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£30k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.0M

Current Liabilities

£998k

Fixed Assets

£11k

Debtors

£1.0M

11avg. employees-1

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£7k
Assets less current liabilities£41k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.03-£85k
20231.09+£2k
20221.08
20211.05
20200.97
20191.00
20181.02

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.