# SENSING DEVICES LIMITED (01018313)

> SENSING DEVICES LIMITED is an active private limited company (company number 01018313) incorporated on 21 July 1971, registered in Lancashire. Its registered activity is manufacture of other special-purpose machinery n.e.c. (SIC 28990). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 August 2025, showing net assets of £1.30m and cash of £478k, with 50 employees on average. Net assets rose 13% on the prior period (£1.15m).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 1971-07-21
- Registered office: Lancashire, PR8 6AG
- SIC 28990: Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery n.e.c.
- Next accounts due: 2027-05-31
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-08-04
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 59 comparable companies in Lancashire (median £51k, upper quartile £301k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-31 | £1.30m | £478k | £164k | £149k | — | — | 50 |
| 2024-08-31 | £1.15m | £715k | £109k | £250k | — | — | 47 |

current ratio 6.95; size band small.

## Filing and accounts signals (facts, not a rating)

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £1,301,175 at 31 August 2025
- Net assets up 10% or more on the prior period: +13.3% vs prior period
- Current assets at least 1.5× creditors within one year: Current ratio 6.95
- Cash at bank of £50,000 or more: Cash £477,774
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 21 July 1971

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## Persons with significant control

- Mrs Susan Halstead — owns 25–50% of shares, since 2016-04-06
- Mr John Cavendish Halstead — owns 25–50% of shares, since 2016-04-06

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