# NEXT STEP INDEPENDENCE LIMITED (09659729)

> NEXT STEP INDEPENDENCE LIMITED is an active private limited company (company number 09659729) incorporated on 26 June 2015, registered in Taunton. Its registered activity is residential care activities for learning difficulties, mental health and substance abuse (SIC 87200). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 30 September 2025, showing net assets of £235k and cash of £237k, with 90 employees on average. Net assets rose 187% on the prior period (−£272k).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 2015-06-26
- Registered office: Taunton, TA1 3UF
- SIC 87200: Residential care activities for learning difficulties, mental health and substance abuse
- SIC 87900: Other residential care activities n.e.c.
- Next accounts due: 2027-06-30
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-07-10
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 544 comparable companies in Other (median £1,463, upper quartile £37k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | £235k | £237k | £853k | — | — | — | 90 |
| 2024-09-30 | −£272k | £334k | £525k | — | — | — | 92 |

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

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £235,108 at 30 September 2025
- Net assets up 10% or more on the prior period: +186.6% vs prior period
- Cash at bank of £50,000 or more: Cash £237,371
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 26 June 2015

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## Persons with significant control

- Mr Jack Wyatt Balchin — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights, since 2016-04-06
- Mrs Ann Dorothy Balchin — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights, since 2016-04-06

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