FORWARD COMPUTERS LIMITED
Company number 03249628 · Active · Birmingham B46 1DT
FORWARD COMPUTERS LIMITED is an active private limited company (company number 03249628) incorporated on 13 September 1996, registered in Birmingham. Its registered activity is business and domestic software development (SIC 62012). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 December 2025, showing net assets of £1.11m and cash of £1.04m, with 23 employees on average. Net assets rose 43% on the prior period (£775k).
By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 1,282 comparable companies in Birmingham (median £585, upper quartile £26k).
Key dates
- Incorporated
- 13 September 1996
- Next accounts due
- 30 September 2027 — in 343 days
- Confirmation statement due
- 27 September 2027 — in 340 days
Due dates are expected from Companies House filing rules; confirm on the official register before relying on them.
Activity
- SIC 62012
- Business and domestic software development
- Accounts type
- Total Exemption Full
- Size band
- Small (Companies Act thresholds)
Financials — 2 periods on record, latest ending 31 December 2025
| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £1.11m | £1.04m | £161k | — | — | — | 23 |
| 31 December 2024 | £775k | £702k | £279k | — | — | — | 23 |
- Cash per employee
- £45k
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 £1,107,086 at 2025-12-31
- +8 Net assets growing — +42.8% vs prior period
- +4 Cash reserves — Cash £1,044,173
- +8 Established — Incorporated 1996-09-13 (30 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
- Forward Computers Alliance Limited (corporate entity, England) — owns 75–100% of shares; holds 75–100% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors · since 14 May 2024
- Mr Russell Woodward — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors; has significant influence or control · since 6 April 2016 · ceased 5 June 2019
- Mr Kenneth Henry Stewart — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors; has significant influence or control · since 6 April 2016 · ceased 5 June 2019
- Mr Graham Richard Donnelly — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors; has significant influence or control · since 6 April 2016 · ceased 5 June 2019
- Freight Software Group Limited (corporate entity, England) — owns 75–100% of shares; holds 75–100% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors · since 5 June 2019 · ceased 14 May 2024
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 Birmingham
Same activity (business and domestic software development), closest in incorporation date.
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- OBERON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED — Birmingham, inc. Aug 1996
- ESSENCE DESIGN LIMITED — Alcester, inc. Oct 1996
- BLACKRIDGE CONSULTANTS LIMITED — West Midlands, inc. Oct 1996
- ANTELOPE I.T. LTD — Staffordshire, inc. Oct 1996
All companies incorporated on 13 September 1996 · in Sept 1996.
Reminders for FORWARD COMPUTERS LIMITED
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