Ramsgate, Kent

2010 Annual Business Confidence Report

Headlines

  • The second half of 2010 saw a new record in company registrations in Ramsgate when compared to any previous second half year.
  • October 2010 saw a new record in company registrations in Ramsgate when compared to any previous October.
  • 2010 was a record year for company closures in Ramsgate when compared to any year in history.
  • The second half of 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Ramsgate when compared to any previous second half year.
  • The second half of 2010 was a record second half year for company closures in Ramsgate when compared to any half year in history.
  • Q4 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Ramsgate when compared to any previous Q4.
  • November 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Ramsgate when compared to any previous November.
  • October 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Ramsgate when compared to any previous October.

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. Annual Data (2010)

    A total of 242 companies were formed in Ramsgate in 2010. This total is 5.8% lower than in 2009 and compares poorly to the UK figure of a 10.4% growth compared to 362,675 the previous year.

    YearRamsgateUK
    2010242400,358
    2009257362,675
    2008260349,203
    2007201457,649
    2006211405,440
    Record Year2008 (260)2007 (457,649)
    New Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    The second half of 2010 saw a new record in company registrations in Ramsgate when compared to any previous second half year.

    In the second half of 2010 a total of 133 companies were formed in Ramsgate. This figure is 17.7% higher than last year, which compares well to the UK wide figure of 8.8%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Ramsgate occurred in 2010 when a total of 133 were formed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)RamsgateUK
    2010133196,609
    2009113180,654
    % change17.7%8.8%
    Record Year2010 (133)2003 (201,446)
    New Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    A total of 58 companies were registered in Ramsgate during the fourth quarter of 2010 (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010).

    This figure is an increase of 41.5% versus the same period last year (Q4 2009). This figure compares well to the UK as a whole, which saw an increase of 10.6% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)RamsgateUK
    20105895,117
    20094185,983
    % change41.5%10.6%
    Record Year 2008 (65) 2010 (95,117)
    New Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    October 2010 saw a new record in company registrations in Ramsgate when compared to any previous October.

    New Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    New companies in 2010311611
    New companies in 200913199
    % change138.5%-15.8%22.2%
    Record Year2010 (31)2008 (25)2006 (18)

Closed Companies (dissolved)

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    2010 was a record year for company closures in Ramsgate when compared to any year in history.

    A total of 253 companies were dissolved in Ramsgate in 2010. This total is 5.9% higher than in 2009 and compares favourably to the UK figure of 35.9% decrease compared to the previous year.

    YearRamsgateUK
    2010253342,232
    2009239533,773
    200869237,901
    2007100220,295
    2006111200,166
    Record Year2010 (253)2009 (533,773)
    Dissolved Companies by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    The second half of 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Ramsgate when compared to any previous second half year.

    The second half of 2010 was a record second half year for company closures in Ramsgate when compared to any half year in history.

    In the second half of 2010 a total of 135 companies were dissolved in Ramsgate. This figure is 15.4% higher than last year, which compares badly to the UK wide change of -32.7%.

    The highest total for a second half year in Ramsgate occurred in 2010 when a total of 135 were closed.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)RamsgateUK
    2010135164,601
    2009117244,537
    % change15.4%-32.7%
    Record Year2010 (135)2009 (244,537)
    Dissolved Companies by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    Q4 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Ramsgate when compared to any previous Q4.

    A total of 70 companies were dissolved in Ramsgate during the fourth quarter of 2010 (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010).

    This figure is an increase of 20.7% versus the same period last year (Q4 2009). This figure compares poorly to the UK as a whole, which saw a decrease of 9.7% against the same period last year.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)RamsgateUK
    20107076,896
    20095885,136
    % change20.7%-9.7%
    Record Year 2010 (70) 2009 (85,136)
    Dissolved Companies by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    November 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Ramsgate when compared to any previous November.

    October 2010 saw a new record in company closures in Ramsgate when compared to any previous October.

    Dissolved Companies by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Closed companies in 2010272914
    Closed companies in 2009171229
    % change58.8%141.7%-52%
    Record Year2010 (27)2010 (29)2009 (29)

Net Company Growth

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    A total of -11 companies were removed to the company register for Ramsgate in 2010. This number represents decline of 4.3% in the total number of active companies, which compares unfavourably to the UK figure of 16.0%.

    This number is 29 companies lower than the previous year.

    The highest net company growth figure ever seen in one year came in 2008 when the Ramsgate company register grew by 191 companies.

    YearRamsgateUK
    2010-1158,126
    200918-171,098
    2008191111,302
    2007101237,354
    2006100205,274
    Record Year2008 (191)2003 (242,543)
    Net Growth by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    In the second half of 2010 the company register for Ramsgate decreased by 2 companies.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)RamsgateUK
    2010-232,008
    2009-4-63,883
    Record Year2008 (93)2003 (117,772)
    Net Growth by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    Net company growth for Ramsgate during the fourth quarter of 2010 (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010) was -12 companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)RamsgateUK
    2010-1218,221
    2009-17847
    Record Year 2008 (52) 2003 (57,175)
    Net Growth by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    Net Growth by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    Net growth in 20104-13-3
    Net growth in 2009-47-20
    Record Year2007 (14)2008 (19)2006 (12)

UK Company Share

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    In 2010 Ramsgate formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is no change on 2009 when Ramsgate was responsible for 0.1% of all UK companies.

    YearRamsgate
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.1%
    20070.0%
    20060.1%
    Record Year (since 1960)1971 (0.1%)
    Company Share by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    In the second half of 2010 Ramsgate formed 0.1% of all UK companies. This is the same as the 2009 figure of 0.1%.

    Half Year (Jul-Dec)Ramsgate
    20100.1%
    20090.1%
    20080.1%
    20070.0%
    20060.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1968 (0.2%)
    Company Share by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    In the fourth quarter of 2010, Ramsgate formed 0.1% of all UK companies.

    fourth quarter (Oct 2010 - Dec 2010)Ramsgate
    20100.1%
    20090.0%
    20080.1%
    20070.1%
    20060.1%
    Record Year (since 1960) 1968 (0.2%)
    Company Share by Quarter
  4. Monthly Data (Oct, Nov & Dec 2010)

    Company Share by Month
    OctoberNovemberDecember
    UK formation share in 20100.1%0.0%0.0%
    UK formation share in 20090.0%0.1%0.0%
    % change109.1%-24.7%16.0%
    Record Year1971 (0.1%)1968 (0.5%)1968 (0.2%)

Director Age

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    The average age of a director in 2010 was 43.8.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 2.4% compared to the UK figure of 2.5%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 4.0% compared to the UK figure of 4.5%.

    Director Age by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    The average age of a director in the second half of 2010 was 43.3.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 1.7% compared to the UK figure of 2.8%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.3% compared to the UK figure of 4.4%.

    Director Age by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    The average age of a director in the fourth quarter of 2010 was 42.8.

    The percentage of directors under the age of 25 was 1.8% compared to the UK figure of 3.0%.

    The percentage of directors over the age of 65 was 3.6% compared to the UK figure of 4.4%.

    Director Age by Quarter

Director Gender

  1. Annual Data (2010)

    The record year for female directors in Ramsgate was 1857 when 36.4% of all directors were female.

    The percentage of female directors in Ramsgate in 2010 was 29.8%. The average for the UK during this time was 26.2%

    Director Gender by Year
  2. Half Year Data (Jul-Dec 2010)

    The record second half year for female directors in Ramsgate was 1860 when 42.9% of all directors were female.

    33.6% of all director appointments in Ramsgate in the second half of 2010 were female. This compares to a UK average of 25.0% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Half Year
  3. Quarterly Data (Q4 Oct-Dec 2010)

    The record fourth quarter for female directors in Ramsgate was in 1977 when 31.1% of all directors were female.

    29.2% of all director appointments in Ramsgate in the fourth quarter of 2010 were female. This compares to a UK average of 24.7% for the same period.

    Director Gender by Quarter

Naming Trends

  1. Previous 12 months (Dec 2009-Dec 2010)

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

    wordpercentageuk worduk percentage
    KENT1.88%CONSULTING5.06%
    (KENT)1.26%MANAGEMENT5.01%
    PROPERTY1.05%CONSULTANCY3.14%
    IT0.84%PROPERTY2.36%
    THANET0.84%TRADING2.11%
    ENTERPRISES0.84%ASSOCIATES1.95%
    M0.84%DESIGN1.92%
    PLUMBING0.63%BUSINESS1.82%
    MEDIA0.63%CONSTRUCTION1.82%
    (NO.0.63%CONSULTANTS1.76%
    ESTATES0.63%MEDIA1.71%
    INTERIORS0.63%ENGINEERING1.62%
    HEALTHCARE0.63%LONDON1.60%
    RAMSGATE0.63%CARE1.45%
    RESOURCES0.63%INVESTMENTS1.44%
    BUSINESS0.63%GLOBAL1.43%
    COMMUNICATIONS0.63%J1.42%
    VICTOR0.63%IT1.41%
    R0.63%PROPERTIES1.34%
    STEWARTS0.63%INTERNATIONAL1.34%
    CONSULTING0.63%BUILDING1.34%
    LEYTON0.63%M1.30%
    CONSULTANTS0.63%ELECTRICAL1.25%
    MANAGEMENT0.63%SYSTEMS1.24%
    TRADING0.63%S1.23%

SIC Data

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

    sic codenumber of companiesuk companies
    None Supplied208199,572
    7487 - Other business activities5063,348
    4521 - General construction & civil engineering116,598
    70229 - Management consultancy activities other than financial management1014,505
    99999 - Dormant Company916,285
    82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified927,550
    7414 - Business & management consultancy813,474
    7260 - Other computer related activities58,089
    9305 - Other service activities58,858
    4545 - Other building completion42,598
    9999 - Dormant Company420,144
    7222 - Other software consultancy and supply47,298
    49410 - Freight transport by road42,008
    6024 - Freight transport by road32,401
    6523 - Other financial intermediation32,178
    7011 - Development & sell real estate32,949
    5263 - Other non-store retail sale31,880
    9800 - Residents Property Management31,563
    62090 - Other information technology service activities36,330
    5248 - Other retail specialised stores32,016

Recent Companies

  1. Randomly selected companies from this quarter

    COMPANY NUMBERCOMPANY NAMEINCORPORATION DATE
    07422735 THE FUNDING SPECIALIST CIC 28 Oct 2010
    07422501 SOLAR WIRED LIMITED 28 Oct 2010
    07422291 CHUBBY WAX WORLD LIMITED 28 Oct 2010
    07419547 EVOLUTION BRANDED CLOTHING LIMITED 26 Oct 2010
    07419313 FUTURE OILS LIMITED 26 Oct 2010
    07419308 LEDGERS & SCHEDULES LIMITED 26 Oct 2010
    07419282 LOWEST 2 BID LIMITED 26 Oct 2010
    07418219 RAMSGATE (HERITAGE REGENERATION) TRUST LIMITED 25 Oct 2010
    07417105 THANET RECYCLING LIMITED 25 Oct 2010
    07415976 M.T. VEHICLE HIRE LIMITED 22 Oct 2010
    07412318 DEAD GUYS SHOE LIMITED 19 Oct 2010
    07408502 WILKES LTD 15 Oct 2010
    07407511 M J EVANS INTERIORS LTD 14 Oct 2010
    07404817 GENS TERRA QUAESTUS LIMITED 12 Oct 2010
    07404081 KENT HANDS FREE.COM LTD 12 Oct 2010
    07403524 MDR ELECTRICAL(KENT) LTD 11 Oct 2010
    07402092 JACK FIN ENTERPRISES LIMITED 11 Oct 2010
    07395867 FOUR AS (LEASEHOLD MANAGEMENT) LIMITED 04 Oct 2010
    07424017 HEADKASES LIMITED 29 Oct 2010
    07422483 DYNAMIC INFORMATICS LIMITED 28 Oct 2010
    07418316 MAGIC-MEAD LIMITED 25 Oct 2010
    07414273 BUSYBODY LTD 20 Oct 2010
    07398884 THINK AGENCY LIMITED 06 Oct 2010
    07398744 MY TOWN MY CITY LIMITED 06 Oct 2010
    07396068 PERSONAL PROPERTY LIMITED 04 Oct 2010

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