Ceredigion

2014 Half Year Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Ceredigion when compared to any previous June.
  • June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Ceredigion when compared to any previous June.
  • June 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Ceredigion when compared to any previous June.
  • June 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Ceredigion when compared to any previous June.

Contents

  1. New Company Registrations
  2. Closed Companies (dissolved)
  3. Net Company Growth
  4. UK Company Share
  5. Director Age
  6. Director Gender
  7. Naming Trends
  8. SIC Data
  9. Recent Companies

New Company Registrations

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    In the first half of 2014 a total of 105 companies were formed in Ceredigion. This figure is 6.1% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Ceredigion occurred in 2003 when a total of 134 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)CeredigionUK
    2014105300,731
    201399269,432
    % change6.1%11.6%
    Record Year2003 (134)2014 (300,731)

    In the first half of 2014 a total of 105 companies were formed in Ceredigion. This figure is 6.1% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Ceredigion occurred in 2003 when a total of 134 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)CeredigionUK
    2014105300,731
    201399269,432
    % change6.1%11.6%
    Record Year2003 (134)2014 (300,731)
    New Companies by Half Year
    New Companies by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    A total of 52 companies were registered in Ceredigion during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 15.6% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.4% against the same period last year.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)CeredigionUK
    201452150,009
    201345134,630
    % change15.6%11.4%
    Record Year 2005 (58) 2014 (150,009)
    New Companies by Quarter

    A total of 52 companies were registered in Ceredigion during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 15.6% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 11.4% against the same period last year.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)CeredigionUK
    201452150,009
    201345134,630
    % change15.6%11.4%
    Record Year 2005 (58) 2014 (150,009)
    New Companies by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

    June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Ceredigion when compared to any previous June.

    June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Ceredigion when compared to any previous June.

    New Companies by Month
    New Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 2014111427
    New companies in 201318234
    % change-38.9%-39.1%575.0%
    Record Year2003 (24)2013 (23)2014 (27)
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 2014111427
    New companies in 201318234
    % change-38.9%-39.1%575.0%
    Record Year2003 (24)2013 (23)2014 (27)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    In the first half of 2014 a total of 70 companies were dissolved in Ceredigion. This figure is 37.3% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 14.2%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Ceredigion occurred in 2009 when a total of 84 were closed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)CeredigionUK
    201470177,207
    201351155,192
    % change37.3%14.2%
    Record Year2009 (84)2009 (289,245)

    In the first half of 2014 a total of 70 companies were dissolved in Ceredigion. This figure is 37.3% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 14.2%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Ceredigion occurred in 2009 when a total of 84 were closed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)CeredigionUK
    201470177,207
    201351155,192
    % change37.3%14.2%
    Record Year2009 (84)2009 (289,245)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    A total of 38 companies were dissolved in Ceredigion during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 72.7% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 22.7% against the same period last year.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)CeredigionUK
    20143894,837
    20132277,278
    % change72.7%22.7%
    Record Year 2009 (44) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter

    A total of 38 companies were dissolved in Ceredigion during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 72.7% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 22.7% against the same period last year.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)CeredigionUK
    20143894,837
    20132277,278
    % change72.7%22.7%
    Record Year 2009 (44) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    Dissolved Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 2014111710
    Closed companies in 20131048
    % change10.0%325.0%25%
    Record Year2012 (12)2009 (23)2012 (13)
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 2014111710
    Closed companies in 20131048
    % change10.0%325.0%25%
    Record Year2012 (12)2009 (23)2012 (13)

Net Company Growth

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    In the first half of 2014 the company register for Ceredigion increased by 35 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)CeredigionUK
    201435123,524
    201348114,240
    Record Year2003 (117)2007 (171,296)

    In the first half of 2014 the company register for Ceredigion increased by 35 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)CeredigionUK
    201435123,524
    201348114,240
    Record Year2003 (117)2007 (171,296)
    Net Growth by Half Year
    Net Growth by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    Net company growth for Ceredigion during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 14 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)CeredigionUK
    20141455,172
    20132357,352
    Record Year 2005 (34) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter

    Net company growth for Ceredigion during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 14 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)CeredigionUK
    20141455,172
    20132357,352
    Record Year 2005 (34) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

    June 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Ceredigion when compared to any previous June.

    June 2014 saw a new record in net growth in Ceredigion when compared to any previous June.

    Net Growth by Month
    Net Growth by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 20140-317
    Net growth in 2013819-4
    Record Year2003 (23)2013 (19)2014 (17)
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 20140-317
    Net growth in 2013819-4
    Record Year2003 (23)2013 (19)2014 (17)

UK Company Share

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    In the first half of 2014 Ceredigion formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2013 figure of 0.0%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)Ceredigion
    20140.0%
    20130.0%
    20120.0%
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Half Year

    In the first half of 2014 Ceredigion formed 0.0% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2013 figure of 0.0%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)Ceredigion
    20140.0%
    20130.0%
    20120.0%
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2003 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    In the second quarter of 2014, Ceredigion formed 0.0% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)Ceredigion
    20140.0%
    20130.0%
    20120.0%
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1995 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Quarter

    In the second quarter of 2014, Ceredigion formed 0.0% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)Ceredigion
    20140.0%
    20130.0%
    20120.0%
    20110.0%
    20100.0%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1995 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

    Company Share by Month
    Company Share by Month
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20140.0%0.0%0.1%
    UK formation share in 20130.0%0.1%0.0%
    % change-44.7%-43.8%486.6%
    Record Year1991 (0.1%)2005 (0.1%)1995 (0.1%)
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20140.0%0.0%0.1%
    UK formation share in 20130.0%0.1%0.0%
    % change-44.7%-43.8%486.6%
    Record Year1991 (0.1%)2005 (0.1%)1995 (0.1%)

Director Age

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    The average age of a director in the first half of 2014 was 46.3.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 7.6% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 5.0% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.

    Director Age by Half Year

    The average age of a director in the first half of 2014 was 46.3.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 7.6% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 5.0% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2014 was 47.3.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 7.7% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.

    Director Age by Quarter

    The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2014 was 47.3.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 7.7% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.5% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    The record first half year for female directors in Ceredigion was 2008 when 37.8% of all directors were female.

    27.9% of all director appointments in Ceredigion in the first half of 2014 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 Ceredigion was 2008 when 37.8% of all directors were female.

    27.9% of all director appointments in Ceredigion in the first half of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 26.1% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    The record second quarter for female directors in Ceredigion was in 2007 when 37.6% of all directors were female.

    28.7% of all director appointments in Ceredigion in the second quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.9% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Quarter

    The record second quarter for female directors in Ceredigion was in 2007 when 37.6% of all directors were female.

    28.7% of all director appointments in Ceredigion in the second quarter of 2014 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.9% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Quarter

Naming Trends

  1. Previous 12 months (Jun 2013-Jun 2014)

    Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    (WALES)1.42%CONSULTING5.16%
    CYF1.13%MANAGEMENT4.64%
    J1.13%CONSULTANCY3.50%
    CONSULTANCY1.13%PROPERTY2.66%
    JONES1.13%TRADING2.03%
    CARE1.13%ENGINEERING1.99%
    MANAGEMENT1.13%CONSTRUCTION1.93%
    PROPERTY1.13%LONDON1.93%
    ELECTRICAL1.13%CARE1.85%
    ABER1.13%DESIGN1.75%
    CASTLE1.13%CONSULTANTS1.73%
    WEST1.13%BUSINESS1.69%
    B0.85%PROPERTIES1.63%
    LEWIS0.85%TRANSPORT1.58%
    FARM0.85%GLOBAL1.55%
    TAKEAWAY0.57%INVESTMENTS1.55%
    MORGAN0.57%J1.51%
    MOBILE0.57%ASSOCIATES1.48%
    (ABERYSTWYTH)0.57%MEDIA1.44%
    SITE0.57%ELECTRICAL1.40%
    BAY0.57%IT1.33%
    ENERGY0.57%DEVELOPMENTS1.33%
    DAVIES0.57%BUILDING1.26%
    LEISURE0.57%M1.24%
    CAMBRIAN0.57%CO.,1.20%
    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    (WALES)1.42%CONSULTING5.16%
    CYF1.13%MANAGEMENT4.64%
    J1.13%CONSULTANCY3.49%
    CONSULTANCY1.13%PROPERTY2.66%
    JONES1.13%TRADING2.03%
    CARE1.13%ENGINEERING1.99%
    MANAGEMENT1.13%LONDON1.93%
    PROPERTY1.13%CONSTRUCTION1.93%
    ELECTRICAL1.13%CARE1.85%
    ABER1.13%DESIGN1.75%
    CASTLE1.13%CONSULTANTS1.73%
    WEST1.13%BUSINESS1.69%
    B0.85%PROPERTIES1.63%
    LEWIS0.85%TRANSPORT1.58%
    FARM0.85%GLOBAL1.55%
    TAKEAWAY0.57%INVESTMENTS1.55%
    MORGAN0.57%J1.50%
    MOBILE0.57%ASSOCIATES1.48%
    (ABERYSTWYTH)0.57%MEDIA1.44%
    SITE0.57%ELECTRICAL1.40%
    BAY0.57%IT1.33%
    ENERGY0.57%DEVELOPMENTS1.33%
    DAVIES0.57%BUILDING1.26%
    LEISURE0.57%M1.23%
    CAMBRIAN0.57%CO.,1.20%

SIC Data

  1. Previous 36 months, excluding companies less than 12 months old

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied67261,557
    41100 - Development of building projects1110,527
    99999 - Dormant Company1048,436
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities729,029
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet79,900
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified719,058
    56101 - Licensed restaurants68,585
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate610,133
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified657,421
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified528,352
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management540,250
    45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles55,375
    86900 - Other human health activities411,292
    74990 - Non-trading company414,351
    38110 - Collection of non-hazardous waste4944
    85590 - Other education not elsewhere classified46,043
    43210 - Electrical installation46,050
    56102 - Unlicensed restaurants and cafes44,395
    41202 - Construction of domestic buildings47,053
    56302 - Public houses and bars36,099
    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied66259,495
    41100 - Development of building projects1110,664
    99999 - Dormant Company1148,126
    47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet79,940
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities729,145
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified719,026
    56101 - Licensed restaurants68,651
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified657,459
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate610,262
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management540,375
    45200 - Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles55,411
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified528,340
    86900 - Other human health activities411,353
    56102 - Unlicensed restaurants and cafes44,422
    85590 - Other education not elsewhere classified46,062
    41202 - Construction of domestic buildings47,088
    74990 - Non-trading company414,184
    38110 - Collection of non-hazardous waste4950
    43210 - Electrical installation46,091
    47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets36,296

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    09067341 CARING COMPANIONSHIP LTD 03 Jun 2014
    09068565 SOUNDSCANNING LTD 03 Jun 2014
    09070910 RED KITE LOCKSMITHS LTD 04 Jun 2014
    09073566 WDMCC UK LTD 05 Jun 2014
    09077622 MWNT BACH TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED 09 Jun 2014
    09088581 PARC GWYNFRYN RECYCLING CENTRE LIMITED 16 Jun 2014
    09091430 FUTABAYAMA LIMITED 18 Jun 2014
    09096597 MEDIATION WEST WALES LIMITED 23 Jun 2014
    09097342 SCENTED WORLDWIDE LIMITED 23 Jun 2014
    09097388 BAY VIEW BREWERY LIMITED 23 Jun 2014
    09106020 PANTMOCH LIMITED 27 Jun 2014
    09073632 ORIEL JONES LIMITED 05 Jun 2014
    09078816 A SLICE OF LIME LIMITED 10 Jun 2014
    09069267 CAMBRIAN MOUNTAINS INITIATIVE CIC 03 Jun 2014
    09072492 B 3 ANGLESEY LIMITED 05 Jun 2014
    09091215 MARCO THE TAKEAWAY LIMITED 18 Jun 2014
    09099208 SUMMIT CYCLES LTD 24 Jun 2014
    09099465 FUSION TAKEAWAY LIMITED 24 Jun 2014
    09101294 KARAP LTD 24 Jun 2014
    09102261 M & B MARKETS LTD 25 Jun 2014
    09098180 A J FOLIGNO LIMITED 23 Jun 2014
    09097961 BATES AND O'MALLEY LIMITED 23 Jun 2014
    09100159 ABERYSTWYTH EGO LIMITED 24 Jun 2014
    09101853 ECOLOGY MATTERS(WALES) LIMITED 25 Jun 2014
    09099790 NISEFETA LIMITED 24 Jun 2014