# DEFENCE COMPOSITES LIMITED (03997553)

> DEFENCE COMPOSITES LIMITED is an active private limited company (company number 03997553) incorporated on 19 May 2000, registered in Stockport. Its registered activity is manufacture of other wearing apparel and accessories n.e.c. (SIC 14190). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 May 2025, showing net assets of £240k and cash of £203k, with 10 employees on average. Net assets rose 53% on the prior period (£157k).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 2000-05-19
- Registered office: Stockport, SK7 5DP
- SIC 14190: Manufacture of other wearing apparel and accessories n.e.c.
- Next accounts due: 2027-02-28
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-06-02
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 130 comparable companies in Manchester (median £544, upper quartile £23k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-31 | £240k | £203k | £94k | £189k | — | — | 10 |
| 2024-05-31 | £157k | £97k | £117k | £164k | — | — | 10 |

current ratio 2.19; size band micro.

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

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £239,730 at 31 May 2025
- Net assets up 10% or more on the prior period: +52.8% vs prior period
- Current assets at least 1.5× creditors within one year: Current ratio 2.19
- Cash at bank of £50,000 or more: Cash £203,306
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 19 May 2000

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## Persons with significant control

- Craig Antony Mills — owns 50–75% of shares; holds 75–100% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors, since 2016-04-06
- Mrs Julia Harbridge — owns 25–50% of shares, since 2016-04-06

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