BENTHAM INSTRUMENTS LIMITED
About BENTHAM INSTRUMENTS LIMITED
The company's current status is "Active". It currently has 2 active officers on record and 4 historical appointments that have since resigned. There are 5 charges registered against this company, of which 2 remain outstanding. The company is controlled by Bentham Instruments Holdings Limited as persons with significant control (PSC).
Vetted Score
Fair
Based on automated analysis of public records.
Company status is Active.
Company is less than 2 years old.
All accounts and statements are up to date.
No strike-off history found.
Established leadership structure.
2 outstanding charge(s) registered.
Financial Health & Compliance
Annual Accounts
Up to dateTOTAL EXEMPTION FULL
Next due: 28/02/2027
Confirmation Statement
Up to dateFiled
Next due: 11/12/2016
Charges & Mortgages
Has Outstanding2 Outstanding
Out of 5 total charges
Company / Officer Relationships
Visualization of directors and their other active appointments. (Limited to 5 active directors)
Nature of Business (SIC)
- 26513 - Manufacture of non-electronic measuring, testing etc. equipment, not for industrial process controlUnknown SIC Code
Key Dates & Events Timeline
accounts with accounts type total exemption full
accounts
filingconfirmation statement with no updates
confirmation statement
filingconfirmation statement with no updates
confirmation statement
filingaccounts with accounts type total exemption full
accounts
filingchange registered office address company with date old address new address
address
filingconfirmation statement with no updates
confirmation statement
filingaccounts with accounts type total exemption full
accounts
filingconfirmation statement with no updates
confirmation statement
filingaccounts with accounts type total exemption full
accounts
filingconfirmation statement with no updates
confirmation statement
filingaccounts with accounts type total exemption full
accounts
filingconfirmation statement with no updates
confirmation statement
filingaccounts with accounts type total exemption full
accounts
filingconfirmation statement with no updates
confirmation statement
filingmortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date
mortgage
filingDirectors & Officers
David Andrew Hammond
directorJames Alexander Hammond
directorCharges & Mortgages
2 outstanding / 5 total charge(s)
- outstandingA registered chargeEntitled: National Westminster Bank PLCCreated: 2020-04-20
- outstandingA registered chargeEntitled: National Westminster Bank PLCCreated: 2020-03-11
- fully satisfiedMortgage debentureEntitled: National Westminster Bank PLCCreated: 1986-12-04Satisfied: 2007-02-22
- fully satisfiedLegal mortgageEntitled: National Westminster Bank PLCCreated: 1985-05-30
- fully satisfiedDebentureEntitled: Barclays Bank PLCCreated: 1982-12-03
Ownership & Control (PSC)
- CorporateBentham Instruments Holdings LimitedNotified: 2016-04-06Nature of Control:
- significant influence or control as firm
Recent Filings
- accounts with accounts type total exemption fullaccounts2026-03-02View PDF
- confirmation statement with no updatesconfirmation statement2026-01-23View PDF
- confirmation statement with no updatesconfirmation statement2025-11-13View PDF
- accounts with accounts type total exemption fullaccounts2025-05-13View PDF
- change registered office address company with date old address new addressaddress2025-01-09View PDF
Key Dates
- Incorporated22/01/1975
- Next Accounts Due28/02/2027
- Next Confirmation Due11/12/2016
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Vetted Score?
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What does “active” company status mean?
An “active” status means the company is currently registered and has not been dissolved or struck off by Companies House. It does not necessarily mean the company is currently trading — many registered companies are dormant. Always verify trading activity through direct contact or financial accounts.
What are charges and mortgages on a company?
A charge (also called a debenture or mortgage) is a form of security given by a company over its assets in favour of a lender. If a charge is “outstanding”, it means the underlying debt has not yet been repaid or discharged. Charges are registered at Companies House and are a matter of public record. An outstanding charge is not necessarily a problem — many healthy businesses borrow money secured against their assets.
How can I verify a UK company is legitimate?
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What does a dissolved company mean?
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