Gloucestershire
2014 Half Year Business Confidence Report
Headlines
- June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Gloucestershire when compared to any previous June.
- June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Gloucestershire when compared to any previous June.
Contents
New Company Registrations
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 a total of 2,050 companies were formed in Gloucestershire. This figure is 4.9% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.
The highest total for a first half year in Gloucestershire occurred in 2007 when a total of 2,327 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Gloucestershire UK 2014 2,050 300,731 2013 1,955 269,432 % change 4.9% 11.6% Record Year 2007 (2,327) 2014 (300,731) In the first half of 2014 a total of 2,050 companies were formed in Gloucestershire. This figure is 4.9% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.
The highest total for a first half year in Gloucestershire occurred in 2007 when a total of 2,327 were formed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Gloucestershire UK 2014 2,050 300,731 2013 1,955 269,432 % change 4.9% 11.6% Record Year 2007 (2,327) 2014 (300,731) New Companies by Half Year
New Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
A total of 1,029 companies were registered in Gloucestershire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 8.4% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares equally 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) Gloucestershire UK 2014 1,029 150,009 2013 949 134,630 % change 8.4% 11.4% Record Year 2007 (1,057) 2014 (150,009) New Companies by Quarter
A total of 1,029 companies were registered in Gloucestershire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 8.4% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares equally 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) Gloucestershire UK 2014 1,029 150,009 2013 949 134,630 % change 8.4% 11.4% Record Year 2007 (1,057) 2014 (150,009) New Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Gloucestershire when compared to any previous June.
June 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Gloucestershire when compared to any previous June.
New Companies by Month
New Companies by Month
April May June New companies in 2014 352 327 350 New companies in 2013 347 314 288 % change 1.4% 4.1% 21.5% Record Year 2007 (405) 2007 (344) 2014 (350) April May June New companies in 2014 352 327 350 New companies in 2013 347 314 288 % change 1.4% 4.1% 21.5% Record Year 2007 (405) 2007 (344) 2014 (350)
Closed Companies (dissolved)
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 a total of 1,379 companies were dissolved in Gloucestershire. This figure is 12.5% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 14.2%.
The highest total for a first half year in Gloucestershire occurred in 2010 when a total of 1,639 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Gloucestershire UK 2014 1,379 177,207 2013 1,226 155,192 % change 12.5% 14.2% Record Year 2010 (1,639) 2009 (289,245) In the first half of 2014 a total of 1,379 companies were dissolved in Gloucestershire. This figure is 12.5% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide change of 14.2%.
The highest total for a first half year in Gloucestershire occurred in 2010 when a total of 1,639 were closed.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Gloucestershire UK 2014 1,379 177,207 2013 1,226 155,192 % change 12.5% 14.2% Record Year 2010 (1,639) 2009 (289,245) Dissolved Companies by Half Year
Dissolved Companies by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
A total of 753 companies were dissolved in Gloucestershire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 23.0% 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) Gloucestershire UK 2014 753 94,837 2013 612 77,278 % change 23.0% 22.7% Record Year 2009 (1,001) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
A total of 753 companies were dissolved in Gloucestershire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).
This figure is an increase of 23.0% 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) Gloucestershire UK 2014 753 94,837 2013 612 77,278 % change 23.0% 22.7% Record Year 2009 (1,001) 2009 (181,179) Dissolved Companies by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
Dissolved Companies by Month
Dissolved Companies by Month
April May June Closed companies in 2014 171 301 281 Closed companies in 2013 198 215 199 % change -13.6% 40.0% 41% Record Year 2009 (216) 2009 (449) 2009 (336) April May June Closed companies in 2014 171 301 281 Closed companies in 2013 198 215 199 % change -13.6% 40.0% 41% Record Year 2009 (216) 2009 (449) 2009 (336)
Net Company Growth
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 the company register for Gloucestershire increased by 671 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Gloucestershire UK 2014 671 123,524 2013 729 114,240 Record Year 2007 (1,709) 2007 (171,296) In the first half of 2014 the company register for Gloucestershire increased by 671 companies.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Gloucestershire UK 2014 671 123,524 2013 729 114,240 Record Year 2007 (1,709) 2007 (171,296) Net Growth by Half Year
Net Growth by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
Net company growth for Gloucestershire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 276 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Gloucestershire UK 2014 276 55,172 2013 337 57,352 Record Year 2007 (759) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
Net company growth for Gloucestershire during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 276 companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Gloucestershire UK 2014 276 55,172 2013 337 57,352 Record Year 2007 (759) 2007 (60,014) Net Growth by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
Net Growth by Month
Net Growth by Month
April May June Net growth in 2014 181 26 69 Net growth in 2013 149 99 89 Record Year 2007 (354) 2007 (221) 2007 (184) April May June Net growth in 2014 181 26 69 Net growth in 2013 149 99 89 Record Year 2007 (354) 2007 (221) 2007 (184)
UK Company Share
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
In the first half of 2014 Gloucestershire formed 0.7% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2013 figure of 0.7%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Gloucestershire 2014 0.7% 2013 0.7% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.8% 2010 0.8% Record Year (since 1960) 2002 (1.0%) Company Share by Half Year
In the first half of 2014 Gloucestershire formed 0.7% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2013 figure of 0.7%.
Half Year (Jan-Jun) Gloucestershire 2014 0.7% 2013 0.7% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.8% 2010 0.8% Record Year (since 1960) 2002 (1.0%) Company Share by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
In the second quarter of 2014, Gloucestershire formed 0.7% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Gloucestershire 2014 0.7% 2013 0.7% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.8% 2010 0.8% Record Year (since 1960) 1990 (1.0%) Company Share by Quarter
In the second quarter of 2014, Gloucestershire formed 0.7% of all UK companies.
second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) Gloucestershire 2014 0.7% 2013 0.7% 2012 0.7% 2011 0.8% 2010 0.8% Record Year (since 1960) 1990 (1.0%) Company Share by Quarter
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Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)
Company Share by Month
Company Share by Month
April May June UK formation share in 2014 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% UK formation share in 2013 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% % change -8.5% -3.9% 5.3% Record Year 2007 (1.0%) 1990 (1.0%) 1990 (1.1%) April May June UK formation share in 2014 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% UK formation share in 2013 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% % change -8.5% -3.9% 5.3% Record Year 2007 (1.0%) 1990 (1.0%) 1990 (1.1%)
Director Age
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
The average age of a director in the first half of 2014 was 45.8.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.9% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.4% 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 45.8.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 4.9% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.4% compared to the UK figure of 3.5%.
Director Age by Half Year
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
The average age of a director in the second quarter of 2014 was 46.0.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.2% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.1% 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 46.0.
The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.2% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.
The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.1% compared to the UK figure of 3.6%.
Director Age by Quarter
Director Gender
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Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)
The record first half year for female directors in Gloucestershire was 2008 when 33.0% of all directors were female.
25.9% of all director appointments in Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire was 2008 when 33.0% of all directors were female.
25.9% of all director appointments in Gloucestershire 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
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Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)
The record second quarter for female directors in Gloucestershire was in 2006 when 33.1% of all directors were female.
23.8% of all director appointments in Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire was in 2006 when 33.1% of all directors were female.
23.8% of all director appointments in Gloucestershire 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
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Previous 12 months (Jun 2013-Jun 2014)
Excluding: LIMITED, LTD, &, UK, SERVICES, THE, (UK), AND, LTD., A, LLP, SOLUTIONS, COMPANY, OF.
word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 2.32% CONSULTING 5.16% MANAGEMENT 2.11% MANAGEMENT 4.64% CONSULTANCY 1.55% CONSULTANCY 3.50% COTSWOLD 1.16% PROPERTY 2.66% PROPERTY 0.93% TRADING 2.03% CHELTENHAM 0.79% ENGINEERING 1.99% CONSTRUCTION 0.77% CONSTRUCTION 1.93% CARE 0.75% LONDON 1.93% BUILDING 0.70% CARE 1.85% J 0.70% DESIGN 1.75% ENGINEERING 0.70% CONSULTANTS 1.73% BUSINESS 0.66% BUSINESS 1.69% DEVELOPMENTS 0.60% PROPERTIES 1.63% CONSULTANTS 0.60% TRANSPORT 1.58% DESIGN 0.60% GLOBAL 1.55% ASSOCIATES 0.60% INVESTMENTS 1.55% ELECTRICAL 0.54% J 1.51% PROPERTIES 0.54% ASSOCIATES 1.48% MARKETING 0.48% MEDIA 1.44% D 0.48% ELECTRICAL 1.40% M 0.48% IT 1.33% HOMES 0.48% DEVELOPMENTS 1.33% SYSTEMS 0.46% BUILDING 1.26% TRAINING 0.43% M 1.24% DEVELOPMENT 0.43% CO., 1.20% word percentage uk word uk percentage CONSULTING 2.34% CONSULTING 5.16% MANAGEMENT 2.05% MANAGEMENT 4.64% CONSULTANCY 1.57% CONSULTANCY 3.49% COTSWOLD 1.16% PROPERTY 2.66% PROPERTY 0.93% TRADING 2.03% CHELTENHAM 0.81% ENGINEERING 1.99% CONSTRUCTION 0.74% LONDON 1.93% BUILDING 0.72% CONSTRUCTION 1.93% CARE 0.72% CARE 1.85% ENGINEERING 0.70% DESIGN 1.75% J 0.70% CONSULTANTS 1.73% BUSINESS 0.66% BUSINESS 1.69% DESIGN 0.60% PROPERTIES 1.63% CONSULTANTS 0.60% TRANSPORT 1.58% ASSOCIATES 0.60% GLOBAL 1.55% DEVELOPMENTS 0.60% INVESTMENTS 1.55% PROPERTIES 0.54% J 1.50% ELECTRICAL 0.54% ASSOCIATES 1.48% HOMES 0.50% MEDIA 1.44% MARKETING 0.48% ELECTRICAL 1.40% M 0.48% IT 1.33% D 0.46% DEVELOPMENTS 1.33% SYSTEMS 0.43% BUILDING 1.26% PLUMBING 0.43% M 1.23% TRAINING 0.43% CO., 1.20%
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 1,387 261,557 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 434 40,250 99999 - Dormant Company 364 48,436 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 295 29,029 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 250 57,421 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 201 19,058 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 132 28,352 74990 - Non-trading company 110 14,351 62090 - Other information technology service activities 107 13,024 62012 - Business and domestic software development 90 9,834 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 89 9,900 41100 - Development of building projects 84 10,527 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 81 7,053 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 67 10,133 85590 - Other education not elsewhere classified 65 6,043 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 64 5,075 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 62 8,533 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 60 7,415 43210 - Electrical installation 59 6,050 56302 - Public houses and bars 58 6,099 sic code number of companies uk companies None Supplied 1,381 259,495 70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management 437 40,375 99999 - Dormant Company 355 48,126 62020 - Information technology consultancy activities 297 29,145 82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified 250 57,459 74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified 199 19,026 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified 131 28,340 74990 - Non-trading company 109 14,184 62090 - Other information technology service activities 106 13,042 47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet 90 9,940 62012 - Business and domestic software development 90 9,875 41100 - Development of building projects 87 10,664 41202 - Construction of domestic buildings 80 7,088 68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 69 10,262 85590 - Other education not elsewhere classified 67 6,062 43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation 64 5,099 43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified 62 8,555 43210 - Electrical installation 60 6,091 69201 - Accounting and auditing activities 60 7,438 56302 - Public houses and bars 58 6,119
Recent Companies
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Randomly selected companies from this quarter
COMPANY NUMBER COMPANY NAME INCORPORATION DATE 09066289 RAVEN AIRSOFT LTD 02 Jun 2014 09073992 LMP ELECTRONIC DESIGN LIMITED 06 Jun 2014 09074769 KINGSHOLM ENTERPRISES LIMITED 06 Jun 2014 09083717 RICHARD TWINNING LIMITED 12 Jun 2014 09090413 CHELTENHAM CHAUFFEURS LIMITED 17 Jun 2014 09095893 MISSYP-S LIMITED 20 Jun 2014 09107908 AVID ATTIRE LTD 30 Jun 2014 09086852 COURCY'S INTELLIGENCE LIMITED 16 Jun 2014 09087774 CHALO INDIA LTD 16 Jun 2014 09088657 BINARY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LTD 16 Jun 2014 09089118 RAQUEL AND ISABEL SOARES LTD 17 Jun 2014 09092182 JONAH & SON'S LTD 18 Jun 2014 09098167 R J M HAINES LTD 23 Jun 2014 09104650 GKX LIMITED 26 Jun 2014 09080165 LONGLEVENS BUILDING & ROOFING (HOLDINGS) LIMITED 10 Jun 2014 09088316 B & M CARPENTRY (GLOS) LTD 16 Jun 2014 09090972 ACJ CLO LTD 18 Jun 2014 09095687 JAS INNOVATIVE LIMITED 20 Jun 2014 09070461 ITCHII LIMITED 04 Jun 2014 09078678 MEDIK-CARE GLOBAL SERVICES LIMITED 10 Jun 2014 09080003 SHARON LANGFORD LTD 10 Jun 2014 09086585 SNB CONTRACTING LTD 16 Jun 2014 09095438 LBLK LTD 20 Jun 2014 09097965 LSFPT FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LTD 23 Jun 2014 09066138 PARAGON THERAPIES LIMITED 02 Jun 2014
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