Gwynedd

2014 Half Year Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Gwynedd when compared to any previous first half year.
  • The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Gwynedd when compared to any half year in history.
  • The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Gwynedd when compared to any previous first half year.
  • The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Gwynedd when compared to any half year in history.
  • Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Gwynedd when compared to any previous Q2.
  • Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Gwynedd when compared to any previous Q2.
  • April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Gwynedd when compared to any previous April.
  • April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Gwynedd when compared to any previous April.
  • May 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Gwynedd when compared to any previous May.
  • May 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Gwynedd when compared to any previous May.

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)

    The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Gwynedd when compared to any previous first half year.

    The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Gwynedd when compared to any half year in history.

    The first half of 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Gwynedd when compared to any previous first half year.

    The first half of 2014 was a record first half year for company registrations in Gwynedd when compared to any half year in history.

    In the first half of 2014 a total of 221 companies were formed in Gwynedd. This figure is 28.5% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Gwynedd occurred in 2014 when a total of 221 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)GwyneddUK
    2014221300,731
    2013172269,432
    % change28.5%11.6%
    Record Year2014 (221)2014 (300,731)

    In the first half of 2014 a total of 221 companies were formed in Gwynedd. This figure is 28.5% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 11.6%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Gwynedd occurred in 2014 when a total of 221 were formed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)GwyneddUK
    2014221300,731
    2013172269,432
    % change28.5%11.6%
    Record Year2014 (221)2014 (300,731)
    New Companies by Half Year
    New Companies by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Gwynedd when compared to any previous Q2.

    Q2 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Gwynedd when compared to any previous Q2.

    A total of 101 companies were registered in Gwynedd during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 3.1% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares badly 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)GwyneddUK
    2014101150,009
    201398134,630
    % change3.1%11.4%
    Record Year 2014 (101) 2014 (150,009)
    New Companies by Quarter

    A total of 101 companies were registered in Gwynedd during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 3.1% versus the same period last year (Q2 2013). This figure compares badly 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)GwyneddUK
    2014101150,009
    201398134,630
    % change3.1%11.4%
    Record Year 2014 (101) 2014 (150,009)
    New Companies by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

    April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Gwynedd when compared to any previous April.

    April 2014 saw a new record in company registrations in Gwynedd when compared to any previous April.

    New Companies by Month
    New Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 2014393032
    New companies in 2013362636
    % change8.3%15.4%-11.1%
    Record Year2014 (39)2007 (40)2013 (36)
    AprilMayJune
    New companies in 2014393032
    New companies in 2013362636
    % change8.3%15.4%-11.1%
    Record Year2014 (39)2007 (40)2013 (36)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    In the first half of 2014 a total of 116 companies were dissolved in Gwynedd. This figure is 23.4% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 14.2%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Gwynedd occurred in 2009 when a total of 133 were closed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)GwyneddUK
    2014116177,207
    201394155,192
    % change23.4%14.2%
    Record Year2009 (133)2009 (289,245)

    In the first half of 2014 a total of 116 companies were dissolved in Gwynedd. This figure is 23.4% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of 14.2%.

    The highest total for a first half year in Gwynedd occurred in 2009 when a total of 133 were closed.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)GwyneddUK
    2014116177,207
    201394155,192
    % change23.4%14.2%
    Record Year2009 (133)2009 (289,245)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    A total of 65 companies were dissolved in Gwynedd during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 47.7% 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)GwyneddUK
    20146594,837
    20134477,278
    % change47.7%22.7%
    Record Year 2009 (76) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter

    A total of 65 companies were dissolved in Gwynedd during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014).

    This figure is an increase of 47.7% 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)GwyneddUK
    20146594,837
    20134477,278
    % change47.7%22.7%
    Record Year 2009 (76) 2009 (181,179)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

    May 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Gwynedd when compared to any previous May.

    May 2014 saw a new record in company closures in Gwynedd when compared to any previous May.

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    Dissolved Companies by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 2014123419
    Closed companies in 2013171512
    % change-29.4%126.7%58%
    Record Year2009 (26)2014 (34)2012 (24)
    AprilMayJune
    Closed companies in 2014123419
    Closed companies in 2013171512
    % change-29.4%126.7%58%
    Record Year2009 (26)2014 (34)2012 (24)

Net Company Growth

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    In the first half of 2014 the company register for Gwynedd increased by 105 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)GwyneddUK
    2014105123,524
    201378114,240
    Record Year2007 (129)2007 (171,296)

    In the first half of 2014 the company register for Gwynedd increased by 105 companies.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)GwyneddUK
    2014105123,524
    201378114,240
    Record Year2007 (129)2007 (171,296)
    Net Growth by Half Year
    Net Growth by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    Net company growth for Gwynedd during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 36 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)GwyneddUK
    20143655,172
    20135457,352
    Record Year 2007 (61) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter

    Net company growth for Gwynedd during the second quarter of 2014 (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014) was 36 companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)GwyneddUK
    20143655,172
    20135457,352
    Record Year 2007 (61) 2007 (60,014)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  3. Monthly Data (Apr, May & Jun 2014)

    Net Growth by Month
    Net Growth by Month
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 201427-413
    Net growth in 2013191124
    Record Year2007 (28)2007 (25)2008 (24)
    AprilMayJune
    Net growth in 201427-413
    Net growth in 2013191124
    Record Year2007 (28)2007 (25)2013 (24)

UK Company Share

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    In the first half of 2014 Gwynedd formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2013 figure of 0.1%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)Gwynedd
    20140.1%
    20130.1%
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2008 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Half Year

    In the first half of 2014 Gwynedd formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2013 figure of 0.1%.

    Half Year (Jan-Jun)Gwynedd
    20140.1%
    20130.1%
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2008 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  2. Quarterly Data (Q2 Apr-Jun 2014)

    In the second quarter of 2014, Gwynedd formed 0.1% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)Gwynedd
    20140.1%
    20130.1%
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2004 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Quarter

    In the second quarter of 2014, Gwynedd formed 0.1% of all UK companies.

    second quarter (Apr 2014 - Jun 2014)Gwynedd
    20140.1%
    20130.1%
    20120.1%
    20110.1%
    20100.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 2004 (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 20140.1%0.1%0.1%
    UK formation share in 20130.1%0.1%0.1%
    % change-2.3%6.5%-23.1%
    Record Year2004 (0.1%)2007 (0.1%)1998 (0.1%)
    AprilMayJune
    UK formation share in 20140.1%0.1%0.1%
    UK formation share in 20130.1%0.1%0.1%
    % change-2.3%6.5%-23.1%
    Record Year2004 (0.1%)2007 (0.1%)1998 (0.1%)

Director Age

  1. Half Year Data (Jan-Jun 2014)

    The average age of a director in the first half of 2014 was 45.3.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.7% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.7% 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 45.3.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 5.7% compared to the UK figure of 4.3%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.7% 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 45.5.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.4% 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 45.5.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 6.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.9%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 2.4% 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 Gwynedd was 2008 when 29.8% of all directors were female.

    27.6% of all director appointments in Gwynedd 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 Gwynedd was 2008 when 29.8% of all directors were female.

    27.6% of all director appointments in Gwynedd 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 Gwynedd was in 2009 when 32.8% of all directors were female.

    25.6% of all director appointments in Gwynedd 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 Gwynedd was in 2009 when 32.8% of all directors were female.

    25.6% of all director appointments in Gwynedd 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
    CYF4.93%CONSULTING5.16%
    CONSTRUCTION1.37%MANAGEMENT4.64%
    Y1.37%CONSULTANCY3.50%
    GWYNEDD1.10%PROPERTY2.66%
    WALES0.96%TRADING2.03%
    JONES0.96%ENGINEERING1.99%
    CYFYNGEDIG0.96%CONSTRUCTION1.93%
    ENGINEERING0.96%LONDON1.93%
    NORTH0.82%CARE1.85%
    WILLIAMS0.82%DESIGN1.75%
    E0.82%CONSULTANTS1.73%
    CYF.0.82%BUSINESS1.69%
    SNOWDONIA0.68%PROPERTIES1.63%
    PENRHYN0.68%TRANSPORT1.58%
    MANAGEMENT0.68%GLOBAL1.55%
    MARINE0.68%INVESTMENTS1.55%
    EDWARDS0.55%J1.51%
    DEVELOPMENTS0.55%ASSOCIATES1.48%
    BANGOR0.55%MEDIA1.44%
    ENTERPRISES0.55%ELECTRICAL1.40%
    STUDENT0.55%IT1.33%
    CONSULTING0.55%DEVELOPMENTS1.33%
    GLASFRYN0.55%BUILDING1.26%
    ROBERTS0.55%M1.24%
    CONSULTANCY0.55%CO.,1.20%
    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    CYF4.92%CONSULTING5.16%
    Y1.37%MANAGEMENT4.64%
    CONSTRUCTION1.37%CONSULTANCY3.49%
    GWYNEDD1.09%PROPERTY2.66%
    WALES0.96%TRADING2.03%
    JONES0.96%ENGINEERING1.99%
    CYFYNGEDIG0.96%LONDON1.93%
    ENGINEERING0.96%CONSTRUCTION1.93%
    WILLIAMS0.82%CARE1.85%
    NORTH0.82%DESIGN1.75%
    CYF.0.82%CONSULTANTS1.73%
    E0.82%BUSINESS1.69%
    PENRHYN0.68%PROPERTIES1.63%
    MANAGEMENT0.68%TRANSPORT1.58%
    MARINE0.68%GLOBAL1.55%
    SNOWDONIA0.68%INVESTMENTS1.55%
    CYMRU0.55%J1.50%
    CONSULTANCY0.55%ASSOCIATES1.48%
    J0.55%MEDIA1.44%
    DEVELOPMENTS0.55%ELECTRICAL1.40%
    BANGOR0.55%IT1.33%
    ROBERTS0.55%DEVELOPMENTS1.33%
    EDWARDS0.55%BUILDING1.26%
    GLASFRYN0.55%M1.23%
    STUDENT0.55%CO.,1.20%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied135261,557
    99999 - Dormant Company3248,436
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified2057,421
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified1819,058
    41100 - Development of building projects1510,527
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate1310,133
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified1228,352
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified128,533
    43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation125,075
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management1040,250
    56101 - Licensed restaurants108,585
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities929,029
    43210 - Electrical installation86,050
    96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment86,631
    56102 - Unlicensed restaurants and cafes84,395
    69201 - Accounting and auditing activities87,415
    68320 - Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis75,731
    55100 - Hotels and similar accommodation71,714
    56302 - Public houses and bars76,099
    56103 - Take-away food shops and mobile food stands67,840
    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied135259,495
    99999 - Dormant Company3248,126
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified2057,459
    74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified1819,026
    41100 - Development of building projects1610,664
    96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified1428,340
    68209 - Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate1310,262
    43220 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation125,099
    43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified128,555
    56101 - Licensed restaurants118,651
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management1040,375
    43210 - Electrical installation86,091
    62020 - Information technology consultancy activities829,145
    96020 - Hairdressing and other beauty treatment86,665
    56102 - Unlicensed restaurants and cafes84,422
    69201 - Accounting and auditing activities87,438
    55100 - Hotels and similar accommodation81,725
    68320 - Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis75,769
    71121 - Engineering design activities for industrial process and production61,554
    59200 - Sound recording and music publishing activities62,851

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    08998485 JARMAN EMYR 0572 LIMITED 15 Apr 2014
    08993357 PAWS OFF LTD 11 Apr 2014
    08989907 FRON HEULOG CONSULTING LIMITED 10 Apr 2014
    08997123 EDWARDS CEFN BRAICH CYF 15 Apr 2014
    09018937 UAS MEDIA LIMITED 30 Apr 2014
    08995343 ROLBY LIMITED 14 Apr 2014
    08984407 THAI HARBWR RESTAURANT LIMITED 08 Apr 2014
    08991692 GWYNEDD MOBILE MILLING LIMITED 10 Apr 2014
    08991867 WILLIAMS & INGRAM CONSTRUCTION LIMITED 11 Apr 2014
    08985533 STATION BAKERY LIMITED 08 Apr 2014
    08985831 MOEL-YR-WYN BED & BREAKFAST LTD 08 Apr 2014
    08989721 THE STAIRCASE SPECIALIST COMPANY LIMITED 10 Apr 2014
    08999579 DEC'S KITCHEN LIMITED 16 Apr 2014
    08983243 THE PEDAL AND PADDLE COMPANY LIMITED 07 Apr 2014
    08992220 SCORD ENTERPRISES LTD 11 Apr 2014
    08991856 JULIO ANTONIO 38396 LIMITED 11 Apr 2014
    08994343 JONES' PIZZA CO. LIMITED 14 Apr 2014
    08997562 TEITHIAU MENAI CYF 15 Apr 2014
    09007134 MARVIN PRITCHARD MARTIAL ARTS LTD 23 Apr 2014
    09011624 JAMES PROPERTIES (WALES) LTD 25 Apr 2014
    08971922 DIGITALCREATORS LTD 02 Apr 2014
    08975900 THE WHARF (DROYLSDEN MARINA) MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED 03 Apr 2014
    08977340 EMAN HEALTHCARE LTD 03 Apr 2014
    09003251 SHOPPING DESTINY LIMITED 17 Apr 2014
    09006719 SNOWDONIA AVIATION LIMITED 23 Apr 2014