Berkshire
2013 Half Year Business Confidence Report
NOTICE: We have improved our calculations of the statistics in these reports, so some figures and records may not match previous reports.
Headlines
- May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Berkshire when compared to any previous May.
- May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Berkshire when compared to any previous May.
- The record first half year for female directors in Berkshire was 2013 when 27.7% of all directors were female.
- The record first half year for female directors in Berkshire was 2013 when 27.7% of all directors were female.
Contents
New Company Registrations
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 a total of 4,385 companies were formed in Berkshire. This figure is 2.5% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.
The highest total for a first half year in Berkshire occurred in 2007 when a total of 4,808 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Berkshire UK 2013 4,385 269,432 2012 4,279 253,150 % change 2.5% 6.4% Record Year 2007 (4,808) 2007 (279,097) In the first half of 2013 a total of 4,385 companies were formed in Berkshire. This figure is 2.5% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 6.4%.
The highest total for a first half year in Berkshire occurred in 2007 when a total of 4,808 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Berkshire UK 2013 4,385 269,432 2012 4,279 253,150 % change 2.5% 6.4% Record Year 2007 (4,808) 2007 (279,097) New Companies by Half Year
New Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
A total of 2,207 companies were registered in Berkshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 7.8% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 10.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Berkshire UK 2013 2,207 134,630 2012 2,048 121,659 % change 7.8% 10.7% Record Year 2005 (2,257) 2013 (134,630) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 2,207 companies were registered in Berkshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is an increase of 7.8% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares equally to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 10.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Berkshire UK 2013 2,207 134,630 2012 2,048 121,659 % change 7.8% 10.7% Record Year 2005 (2,257) 2013 (134,630) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Berkshire when compared to any previous May.
May 2013 saw a new record in company registrations in Berkshire when compared to any previous May.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
April May June New companies in 2013 793 768 646 New companies in 2012 726 685 637 % change 9.2% 12.1% 1.4% Record Year 2005 (869) 2013 (768) 2011 (785) April May June New companies in 2013 793 768 646 New companies in 2012 726 685 637 % change 9.2% 12.1% 1.4% Record Year 2005 (869) 2013 (768) 2011 (785)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 a total of 2,942 companies were dissolved in Berkshire. This figure is 4.3% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in Berkshire occurred in 2009 when a total of 6,563 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Berkshire UK 2013 2,942 155,192 2012 3,075 147,794 % change -4.3% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (6,563) 2009 (289,245) In the first half of 2013 a total of 2,942 companies were dissolved in Berkshire. This figure is 4.3% lower than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 5.0%.
The highest total for a first half year in Berkshire occurred in 2009 when a total of 6,563 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Berkshire UK 2013 2,942 155,192 2012 3,075 147,794 % change -4.3% 5.0% Record Year 2009 (6,563) 2009 (289,245) Dissolved Companies by Half Year
Dissolved Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
A total of 1,492 companies were dissolved in Berkshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is a decrease of 9.5% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw a decrease of 3.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Berkshire UK 2013 1,492 77,278 2012 1,649 80,218 % change -9.5% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (3,995) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,492 companies were dissolved in Berkshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013).
This figure is a decrease of 9.5% versus the same period last year (Q2 2012). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw a decrease of 3.7% against the same period last year.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Berkshire UK 2013 1,492 77,278 2012 1,649 80,218 % change -9.5% -3.7% Record Year 2009 (3,995) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
April May June Closed companies in 2013 540 464 488 Closed companies in 2012 513 608 528 % change 5.3% -23.7% -8% Record Year 2009 (1,328) 2009 (1,677) 2009 (990) April May June Closed companies in 2013 540 464 488 Closed companies in 2012 513 608 528 % change 5.3% -23.7% -8% Record Year 2009 (1,328) 2009 (1,677) 2009 (990)
Net Company Growth
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 the company register for Berkshire increased by 1,443 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Berkshire UK 2013 1,443 114,240 2012 1,204 105,356 Record Year 2005 (2,774) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2013 the company register for Berkshire increased by 1,443 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Berkshire UK 2013 1,443 114,240 2012 1,204 105,356 Record Year 2005 (2,774) 2007 (171,296) Net Growth by Half Year
Net Growth by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
Net company growth for Berkshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 715 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Berkshire UK 2013 715 57,352 2012 399 41,441 Record Year 2005 (1,234) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Berkshire during the second quarter of 2013 (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) was 715 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Berkshire UK 2013 715 57,352 2012 399 41,441 Record Year 2005 (1,234) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
April May June Net growth in 2013 253 304 158 Net growth in 2012 213 77 109 Record Year 2005 (559) 2006 (440) 2008 (504) April May June Net growth in 2013 253 304 158 Net growth in 2012 213 77 109 Record Year 2005 (559) 2006 (440) 2008 (504)
UK Company Share
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
In the first half of 2013 Berkshire formed 1.6% of all UK companies. This is less than the 2012 figure of 1.7%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Berkshire 2013 1.6% 2012 1.7% 2011 1.8% 2010 1.9% 2009 2.0% Record Year (since 1960) 2005 (2.5%) Company Share by Half Year
In the first half of 2013 Berkshire formed 1.6% of all UK companies. This is less than the 2012 figure of 1.7%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Berkshire 2013 1.6% 2012 1.7% 2011 1.8% 2010 1.9% 2009 2.0% Record Year (since 1960) 2005 (2.5%) Company Share by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
In the second quarter of 2013, Berkshire formed 1.6% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Berkshire 2013 1.6% 2012 1.7% 2011 1.8% 2010 1.9% 2009 2.0% Record Year (since 1960) 2005 (2.4%) Company Share by Quarter
In the second quarter of 2013, Berkshire formed 1.6% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013) Berkshire 2013 1.6% 2012 1.7% 2011 1.8% 2010 1.9% 2009 2.0% Record Year (since 1960) 2005 (2.4%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2013)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
April May June UK formation share in 2013 1.6% 1.7% 1.6% UK formation share in 2012 1.8% 1.6% 1.7% % change -8.2% 8.9% -8.2% Record Year 2005 (2.6%) 1991 (2.5%) 1990 (2.6%) April May June UK formation share in 2013 1.6% 1.7% 1.6% UK formation share in 2012 1.8% 1.6% 1.7% % change -8.2% 8.9% -8.2% Record Year 2005 (2.6%) 1991 (2.5%) 1990 (2.6%)
Director Age
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
The average age of a director in the first half of 2013 was 44.5.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.4% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.0% compared to the UK figure of 3.3%.
Director Age by Half Year
The average age of a director in the first half of 2013 was 44.5.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.4% compared to the UK figure of 4.1%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.0% compared to the UK figure of 3.3%.
Director Age by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2013 was 44.5.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.6% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.1% compared to the UK figure of 3.8%.
Director Age by Quarter
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2013 was 44.5.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 3.6% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.1% compared to the UK figure of 3.8%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2013)
The record first half year for female directors in Berkshire was 2013 when 27.7% of all directors were female.
27.7% of all director appointments in Berkshire in the first half of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.1% for the same period.
Director Gender by Half Year
The record first half year for female directors in Berkshire was 2013 when 27.7% of all directors were female.
27.7% of all director appointments in Berkshire in the first half of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.1% for the same period.
Director Gender by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2013)
The record second quarter for female directors in Berkshire was in 2005 when 27.1% of all directors were female.
27.0% of all director appointments in Berkshire in the second quarter of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.5% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
The record second quarter for female directors in Berkshire was in 2005 when 27.1% of all directors were female.
27.0% of all director appointments in Berkshire in the second quarter of 2013 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.5% for the same period.
Director Gender by Quarter
Naming Trends
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Previous 12 months (Jun 2012-Jun 2013)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 3.65% CONSULTING 5.25% MANAGEMENT 2.13% MANAGEMENT 4.81% CONSULTANCY 1.75% CONSULTANCY 3.41% PROPERTY 1.20% PROPERTY 2.48% ASSOCIATES 1.00% TRADING 2.04% CONSULTANTS 0.91% ENGINEERING 1.81% IT 0.90% DESIGN 1.80% BUSINESS 0.83% LONDON 1.77% GLOBAL 0.78% BUSINESS 1.77% DESIGN 0.69% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% TECHNOLOGIES 0.68% CONSULTANTS 1.68% CARE 0.67% ASSOCIATES 1.68% MARKETING 0.66% GLOBAL 1.59% TRADING 0.66% MEDIA 1.58% BERKSHIRE 0.61% CARE 1.55% LONDON 0.59% J 1.54% J 0.57% INVESTMENTS 1.47% MEDIA 0.57% PROPERTIES 1.41% M 0.54% IT 1.40% CAPITAL 0.53% M 1.26% READING 0.53% BUILDING 1.22% PROPERTIES 0.51% ELECTRICAL 1.19% BUILDING 0.49% ENTERPRISES 1.18% FINANCIAL 0.49% CAPITAL 1.16% RECRUITMENT 0.49% TRAINING 1.16% word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 3.64% CONSULTING 5.25% MANAGEMENT 2.14% MANAGEMENT 4.82% CONSULTANCY 1.77% CONSULTANCY 3.42% PROPERTY 1.21% PROPERTY 2.48% ASSOCIATES 1.01% TRADING 2.05% CONSULTANTS 0.91% ENGINEERING 1.82% IT 0.91% DESIGN 1.79% BUSINESS 0.83% LONDON 1.78% GLOBAL 0.78% BUSINESS 1.77% TECHNOLOGIES 0.68% CONSTRUCTION 1.68% DESIGN 0.68% CONSULTANTS 1.68% CARE 0.67% ASSOCIATES 1.68% MARKETING 0.67% GLOBAL 1.60% TRADING 0.64% MEDIA 1.58% BERKSHIRE 0.61% CARE 1.55% LONDON 0.59% J 1.53% MEDIA 0.57% INVESTMENTS 1.47% J 0.57% PROPERTIES 1.41% M 0.54% IT 1.40% READING 0.53% M 1.26% CAPITAL 0.53% BUILDING 1.22% PROPERTIES 0.51% ELECTRICAL 1.19% FINANCIAL 0.49% ENTERPRISES 1.18% RECRUITMENT 0.49% CAPITAL 1.17% BUILDING 0.49% TRAINING 1.16%
SIC Data
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Previous 36 months, excluding companies less than 12 months old
sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 4,022 239,154 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 1,058 26,164 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 926 34,490 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 804 55,604 99999 - Dormant Company 612 45,704 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 407 25,110 62090 - Other information technology service activities 391 12,885 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 311 17,438 74990 - Non-trading company 305 14,505 62012 - Business and domestic software development 282 8,769 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 177 8,032 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 155 6,916 86900 - Other human health activities 145 8,930 41100 - Development of building projects 138 9,173 98000 - Residents property management 127 4,785 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 107 5,846 63990 - Other information service activities not elsewhere classified 107 5,181 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 106 7,453 96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment 101 5,676 78109 - Other activities of employment placement agencies 97 3,461 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 3,994 237,080 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 1,060 26,270 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 938 34,652 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 791 55,568 99999 - Dormant Company 618 45,726 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 407 25,168 62090 - Other information technology service activities 391 12,920 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 308 17,454 74990 - Non-trading company 303 14,483 62012 - Business and domestic software development 282 8,794 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 178 8,083 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 156 6,918 86900 - Other human health activities 145 8,957 41100 - Development of building projects 138 9,235 98000 - Residents property management 129 4,825 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 106 7,478 63990 - Other information service activities not elsewhere classified 106 5,189 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 106 5,876 96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment 100 5,696 47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets 97 5,576
Recent Companies
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Randomly selected companies from this quarter
COMPANY NUMBER COMPANY NAME INCORPORATION DATE 08557440 EARL'S GARDENS MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED 05 Jun 2013 08585422 AFRIQUEST ASSOCIATES LIMITED 26 Jun 2013 08552968 LOVELAND GROUP LIMITED 03 Jun 2013 08557547 SOFTWARE ENABLED SERVICES LIMITED 05 Jun 2013 OC385657 ASHGROVE VENTURES LLP 06 Jun 2013 08560360 SHEPSOFT LTD 07 Jun 2013 08565431 HALIAN HOLDINGS LIMITED 11 Jun 2013 08568659 ADVENTURE LEARNING CHILDCARE LIMITED 13 Jun 2013 08570051 HADISONS LIMITED 14 Jun 2013 08576274 HIP STREET RECORDS LIMITED 19 Jun 2013 08580377 DATASYS SOLUTIONS LIMITED 21 Jun 2013 08583105 LOOK BEHIND YOU LIMITED 25 Jun 2013 08583547 GHNR LIMITED 25 Jun 2013 08584874 SHAMANTH SOLUTIONS LIMITED 26 Jun 2013 08585038 GOURMET OF READING LTD 26 Jun 2013 08587251 MECIFI LTD 27 Jun 2013 08559227 ACCVEL LTD 06 Jun 2013 08572652 RF SYSTEMS CONSULTANT LIMITED 17 Jun 2013 08578747 JWALDEN CONTRACTORS LIMITED 20 Jun 2013 08579971 EPIC PERFORMANCE LTD 21 Jun 2013 08580730 ZEGA LED LTD 24 Jun 2013 08581238 READING WOMEN'S FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED 24 Jun 2013 08561704 RELAX MASSAGE CENTRE (PORTSMOUTH) LTD 10 Jun 2013 08564089 D411Y LIMITED 11 Jun 2013 08569154 RM MOORE LIMITED 14 Jun 2013
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