NEXTGEN PRECISION ENGINEERING LTD
Company number 03148056 · Active · Blackburn BB2 5LX
NEXTGEN PRECISION ENGINEERING LTD is an active private limited company (company number 03148056) incorporated on 18 January 1996, registered in Blackburn. Its registered activity is machining (SIC 25620). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 30 September 2025, showing net assets of £280k and cash of £166k, with 14 employees on average. Net assets rose 29% on the prior period (£218k).
By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 64 comparable companies in Lancashire (median £19k, upper quartile £212k).
Key dates
- Incorporated
- 18 January 1996
- Next accounts due
- 30 June 2027 — in 254 days
- Confirmation statement due
- 1 February 2027 — in 105 days
Due dates are expected from Companies House filing rules; confirm on the official register before relying on them.
Activity
- SIC 25620
- Machining
- 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 | £280k | £166k | £73k | — | — | — | 14 |
| 30 September 2024 | £218k | £141k | £104k | — | — | — | 10 |
- Cash per employee
- £12k
Figures as filed in iXBRL accounts at Companies House. "—" means the line was not reported in that filing.
Firmoscan score: 80/100 (grade A)
- +10 Positive net assets — Net assets £280,429 at 2025-09-30
- +8 Net assets growing — +28.8% vs prior period
- +4 Cash reserves — Cash £166,313
- +8 Established — Incorporated 1996-01-18 (31 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
- Mrs Lesley Mary Fairbrother — owns 50–75% of shares · since 6 April 2016
- Mr Stephen David Fairbrother — has significant influence or control · since 23 September 2025
- Mr Mark Andrew Fairbrother — has significant influence or control · since 23 September 2025
- Mr Neil John Grimshaw — owns 25–50% of shares · since 6 April 2016 · ceased 1 August 2024
- Mr David Fairbrother — owns 25–50% of shares · since 6 April 2016 · ceased 24 September 2019
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 Lancashire
Same activity (machining), closest in incorporation date.
- XAVIER ENGINEERING LIMITED — Padiham, inc. Mar 1994
- J MORTIMER FABRICATIONS LIMITED — Kendal, inc. Nov 1998
- QUAY FABRICATIONS (LANCASTER) LIMITED — Lancaster, inc. Feb 1999
- NSG ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITED — Chorley, inc. Nov 1992
- S J BENNETT ENGINEERING LIMITED — Kendal, inc. Mar 2000
- ACCRINGTON GRINDING COMPANY LIMITED — Accrington, inc. Jun 2000
Reminders for NEXTGEN PRECISION ENGINEERING LTD
Get an email before each filing deadline — accounts and confirmation statement — so nothing is late.