NEWSHIP GROUP LIMITED
Company number 01382145 · Monitor this company
Executive summary
Newship Group is a long-established (46-year) private group with substantial share capital and diversified operations across manufacturing, distribution, and hire sectors. However, the concentrated ownership structure (75%+ controlled by John Watson Newman), cyclical sector exposure, and head office operating model create key person and cash flow dependency risks that require mitigation through appropriate covenants and security. Credit approval should be conditional upon satisfactory review of audited group accounts confirming adequate debt service coverage and working capital position.
Overview
- Company type
- Private Limited Company
- Incorporated
- 1978-08-03
- Registered office
- Fernside Place, 179 Queens Road, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0AH
- Postcode
- KT13 0AH
- Capital
- 11,564,141 GBP
- Accounts category
- Group
- Charges
- 3 outstanding
Accounts
- Last made up to
- 2024-12-31
- Next due by
- 2026-09-30
- Financial year end
- 31 December
Confirmation statement
- Last statement dated
- 2026-07-03
- Next due by
- 2027-07-17
Nature of business (SIC)
- 70100 Activities of head offices
Officers 6 current · 14 resigned
Group structure 3 subsidiaries
From persons-with-significant-control filings on the public register.
Contact details
- Website
- newship.co.uk
Newship Group is made up of manufacturing, distribution and hire businesses operating in the packaging, construction, engineering and premium hire sectors.
Previous company names
| Name | Date changed |
|---|---|
| WILFIELD LIMITED | 1998-07-08 |
| G.J. DURAFENCING (SOUTHAMPTON) LIMITED | 1982-03-11 |
| RONDESOUTH LIMITED | 1978-12-31 |
Previous registered addresses 3
| Address | Changed on |
|---|---|
| FERNSIDE PLACE 179 QUEENS ROAD, WEYBRIDGE, SURREY, KT13 0AH, UNITED KINGDOM | 2009-02-06 |
| CLIVE HOUSE, 12-18 QUEENS ROAD, WEYBRIDGE, SURREY, KT13 9XB | 2008-07-31 |
| FERNSIDE PLACE, 179 QUEENS ROAD, WEYBRIDGE, SURREY KT13 0AH | 1998-10-02 |
Among its peers
Among the oldest 25%
of 252 similar companies in KT, trading since 1978
The class of 1978
51%
of the 8,636 companies incorporated in 1978 are still active today; 42% have since been dissolved.
A fact about the year, not a forecast for this company.
Property in England & Wales 3 titles
- Freehold
- 2
- Leasehold
- 1
- Most recent registration
- 2015-07-31
- Price paid, where recorded
- £377,999
- Where
- Surrey (2), City Of Derby (1)
| Title number | County | Tenure | Registered | Price paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DY398707 | City Of Derby | Leasehold | 2015-07-31 | — |
| SY474753 | Surrey | Freehold | 1999-01-25 | £377,999 |
| SY457387 | Surrey | Freehold | 1999-01-20 | — |
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