STARTFIRST LIMITED
Company number 01818583 · Active · Tyne And Wear NE8 4JR
STARTFIRST LIMITED is an active private limited company (company number 01818583) incorporated on 23 May 1984, registered in Tyne And Wear. Its registered activity is other amusement and recreation activities n.e.c. (SIC 93290). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 30 September 2025, showing net assets of £79k and cash of £131k, with 16 employees on average. Net assets fell 39% on the prior period (£129k).
By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 174 comparable companies in Newcastle (median £2,640, upper quartile £27k).
Key dates
- Incorporated
- 23 May 1984
- Next accounts due
- 30 June 2027 — in 254 days
- Confirmation statement due
- 6 June 2027 — in 230 days
Due dates are expected from Companies House filing rules; confirm on the official register before relying on them.
Activity
- SIC 93290
- Other amusement and recreation activities n.e.c.
- Accounts type
- Total Exemption Full
- Size band
- Micro (Companies Act thresholds)
Financials — 2 periods on record, latest ending 30 September 2025
| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 September 2025 | £79k | £131k | £66k | £182k | — | — | 16 |
| 30 September 2024 | £129k | £179k | £66k | £193k | — | — | 16 |
- Current ratio
- 1.11
- Cash per employee
- £8,215
Figures as filed in iXBRL accounts at Companies House. "—" means the line was not reported in that filing.
Firmoscan score: 64/100 (grade C)
- +10 Positive net assets — Net assets £78,973 at 2025-09-30
- -8 Net assets falling — -38.7% vs prior period
- +4 Cash reserves — Cash £131,446
- +8 Established — Incorporated 1984-05-23 (42 years)
A transparent, rules-based score from filed data only: every point lists its evidence. It is not a credit rating or advice.
Ownership and control
- Maywells (Ne) Limited (corporate entity, United Kingdom) — owns 75–100% of shares; holds 75–100% of voting rights · since 30 November 2018
- Joanne Nicola Sewell — owns 25–50% of shares · since 6 April 2016 · ceased 30 November 2018
- Mr Antony Mark Sewell — owns 25–50% of shares; can appoint or remove directors · since 15 June 2017 · ceased 30 November 2018
Persons with significant control hold 25% or more of shares or voting rights. Smaller shareholdings are only listed in confirmation-statement documents.
Similar companies in Newcastle
Same activity (other amusement and recreation activities n.e.c.), closest in incorporation date.
- HOUGHTON INVESTMENTS FAMILY LEISURE LIMITED — Houghton Le Spring, inc. Jan 1986
- MANOR HOUSE LEISURE LIMITED — Houghton Le Spring, inc. Apr 1987
- THE CITY OF SUNDERLAND MODEL ENGINEERING SOCIETY LIMITED — Sunderland, inc. Apr 1980
- OVERS AND RICH LIMITED — Bedlington, inc. Feb 1975
- NORTHUMBRIA LEISURE LIMITED — Stocksfield, inc. Oct 1973
- AP CHAU VILLAGE ASSOCIATION (UK) — Newcastle Upon Tyne, inc. Jan 1995
Reminders for STARTFIRST LIMITED
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