# FIRST FRIENDS LIMITED (06952385)

> FIRST FRIENDS LIMITED is an active private limited company (company number 06952385) incorporated on 4 July 2009, registered in Reading. Its registered activity is other business support service activities n.e.c. (SIC 82990). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 December 2024, showing net assets of −£16k and cash of £160k, with 62 employees on average. Net assets rose 68% on the prior period (−£51k).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 2009-07-04
- Registered office: Reading, RG8 8PH
- SIC 82990: Other business support service activities n.e.c.
- Next accounts due: 2026-09-30
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-07-18
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the bottom quarter of 2,397 comparable companies in Reading (median £3,457, upper quartile £52k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | −£16k | £160k | — | £184k | — | — | 62 |
| 2023-12-31 | −£51k | £177k | — | £141k | — | — | 52 |

current ratio 0.96; size band micro.

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

- Net assets below zero: Net assets £-16,390 at 31 December 2024
- Net assets up 10% or more on the prior period: +68.1% vs prior period
- Current assets below creditors within one year: Current ratio 0.96
- Cash at bank of £50,000 or more: Cash £159,977
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 4 July 2009
- Accounts past their due date: Due 30 September 2026

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## Persons with significant control

- Mr Paul Stephen Smith — owns 25–50% of shares, since 2016-07-16
- Mrs Louise Jayne Hayes — owns 25–50% of shares, since 2021-05-18

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