MARKS AND SPENCER UNIT TRUST MANAGEMENT LIMITED
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Next accounts due
2026-09-30 (in 4mo)
Last filed for 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement due
2026-08-02 (in 3mo)
Last made up 2025-07-19
Watchouts
None on the register
Cash
£125K
Latest balance sheet
Net assets
£6M
-12.4% vs 2023
Employees
13
0% vs 2023
Profit before tax
£3M
-2.2% vs 2023
Name history
Renamed 1 time since incorporation
- MARKS AND SPENCER UNIT TRUST MANAGEMENT LIMITED 1988-09-30 → present
- HACKREMCO (NO. 402) LIMITED 1988-05-09 → 1988-09-30
Net assets
2-year trend · vs Financials median
Accounts
2-year trend · latest reflected 2024-12-31
| Metric | Trend | 2023-12-31 | 2024-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | £7,263,000 | £7,549,000 | |
| Operating profit | £2,957,000 | £2,891,000 | |
| Profit before tax | £2,957,000 | £2,891,000 | |
| Net profit | £2,262,000 | £2,168,000 | |
| Cash | £0 | £125,000 | |
| Total assets less current liabilities | £6,727,000 | £5,895,000 | |
| Net assets | £6,727,000 | £5,895,000 | |
| Equity | £6,727,000 | £5,895,000 | |
| Average employees | 13 | 13 | |
| Wages | £474,000 | £541,000 |
Values shown as filed in the company's annual accounts. — indicates the figure wasn't present under that line item in that period. About these numbers
Ratios
Computed from the line items above — sparklines read oldest → newest
| Ratio | Trend | 2023-12-31 | 2024-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating margin | 40.7% | 38.3% | |
| Net margin | 31.1% | 28.7% | |
| Return on capital employed | 44.0% | 49.0% | |
| Gearing (liabilities / total assets) | 29.5% | 20.3% | |
| Current ratio | 3.39x | 4.92x |
Margins divide P&L lines by turnover. Gearing is liabilities over total assets. Current ratio is current assets over creditors falling due within one year. Interest cover is operating profit over absolute finance costs. Sector-distribution context coming next.
Audit & accounting basis
- Accounting basis
- UK-adopted international accounting standards
- Reporting scope
- Standalone (parent only)
- Auditor
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
- Audit opinion
- Unqualified (clean)
- Going concern
- Affirmed
“The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis, as the Directors are satisfied that the Entity have the resources to continue in business for the foreseeable future. In making this assessment, the Directors have considered a wide range of information relating to present and future conditions, including future projections of profitability, cash flows, capital requirements and capital resources.”
Significant events
- “UK election delivered a decisive result with a subsequent change in government. This has reduced uncertainty but also led to a shift in domestic and foreign policy priorities.”
- “The Israel-Hamas conflict continues, albeit a 42-day ceasefire has held and may be extended. The regional economic impact was relatively limited throughout 2024.”
- “The Russia-Ukraine war and the Middle East conflict, and their potential escalation or resurgence may impact economic activity for a prolonged period.”
- “A dividend in respect of the year ended 31 December 2024 of £2m is recommended by the Directors.”
Auditor, going-concern and subsidiary information is drawn from the narrative of the latest annual accounts. About these numbers
People
5 active · 67 resigned
| Name | Role | Appointed | Born | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENTLES, Jacqueline Marie, Ms. | Secretary | 2021-03-17 | — | — |
| CALVER, Simon John | Director | 2024-04-25 | Jul 1964 | British |
| GOLDIE-SCOT, Jenny Fiona | Director | 2023-04-07 | Nov 1955 | British |
| O'FLAHERTY, Colin | Director | 2024-12-03 | Sep 1978 | British |
| SCOTT, Phillip William | Director | 2009-11-09 | Oct 1976 | British |
Show 67 resigned officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALDERSON, Alex | Secretary | 2020-02-11 | 2020-06-17 |
| BUNTON, Victoria Charlotte | Secretary | 2020-06-17 | 2020-08-21 |
| DOCHERTY, Helen | Secretary | 2010-12-09 | 2013-09-26 |
| GREEN, Peter Harvey | Secretary | 1999-08-24 | 2005-06-30 |
| HARVEY, Peter James | Secretary | 2005-06-30 | 2008-09-11 |
| HUDSON, Kate Elizabeth | Secretary | 2009-09-24 | 2010-12-09 |
| IVENS, Robert John | Secretary | — | 1999-08-24 |
| LEWIS, Katie, Ms. | Secretary | 2019-03-21 | 2020-02-11 |
| MCNALTY, Mary Josephine Margaret | Secretary | 2013-09-26 | 2014-12-11 |
| MCQUILLAN, Pauline Louise | Secretary | 2008-09-11 | 2009-09-24 |
| MEEHAN, Christopher | Secretary | 2018-07-03 | 2019-03-21 |
| OLLITE, Syeeda | Secretary | 2014-12-11 | 2018-07-03 |
| BENFIELD, James Richard | Director | 1999-03-26 | 1999-12-31 |
| BRADSHAW, Paul Richard | Director | 2003-05-28 | 2005-05-31 |
| BRITAIN, Stephen James | Director | 2005-10-12 | 2006-10-06 |
| BUCKLEY, Dean Robert | Director | 2004-12-21 | 2006-11-24 |
| COLVILL, Robert William Chaigneau | Director | — | 2002-08-31 |
| CONLEY, Stephen James | Director | 2011-01-31 | 2012-03-19 |
| COOK, Brendan Alistair | Director | 2004-12-21 | 2009-01-01 |
| CORDWELL, Ian Derek | Director | 1999-02-22 | 1999-04-30 |
| COYLE, James | Director | 2016-01-11 | 2024-04-24 |
| CULLEY, Kenneth | Director | 2009-12-08 | 2013-12-12 |
| CULLEY, Kenneth | Director | 2000-09-22 | 2004-11-07 |
| DEW, Peter George Patrick, Mr. | Director | 2017-04-07 | 2023-04-07 |
| DUNBAR, Margaret | Director | 1999-02-22 | 2002-01-04 |
| ELLIS, Simon Charles | Director | 2017-05-23 | 2019-07-26 |
| FENNELL, Peter Simon | Director | 1999-02-22 | 2002-04-30 |
| FOX, Suzanne | Director | 2014-05-22 | 2019-01-31 |
| GOLBY, Marcus John Joseph Reynolds | Director | 2008-03-20 | 2009-10-01 |
| HANDLEY, Matthew Alexander Granger | Director | 2015-11-01 | 2020-05-25 |
| HASLAM, Christine Dora | Director | 2009-11-09 | 2011-02-28 |
| HOLMES, Roger Anthony | Director | 2003-10-03 | 2004-05-31 |
| HOLT, Denise Mary, Dame | Director | 2013-08-01 | 2016-12-07 |
| JOHNSON, Michael Adrian | Director | — | 1993-03-31 |
| KERSLEY, Colin Martin | Director | 2009-01-29 | 2014-05-22 |
| KNUTSON, Kelley Craig | Director | 2002-03-21 | 2004-11-07 |
| LYNOTT, Gev | Director | 2000-11-24 | 2002-07-19 |
| MCCRACKEN, Philip Guy | Director | — | 1999-02-22 |
| MCWALTER, Alan James | Director | 2000-01-28 | 2002-07-10 |
| MIELCZAREK, Andrew Ray | Director | 2004-12-29 | 2008-04-15 |
| MILNE, Alistair Graham | Director | 2002-04-25 | 2005-02-04 |
| NOTT, Edward Brian | Director | 2002-08-01 | 2003-11-29 |
| OATES, John Keith | Director | — | 1999-01-31 |
| POWERS-FREELING, Laurel Claire | Director | 2001-11-06 | 2004-11-07 |
| PRENTICE, Crawford Peter | Director | 2011-03-09 | 2014-12-11 |
| RANSON, Roy Henry | Director | 1999-02-22 | 2003-05-28 |
| RICHARDSON, Neville Brian | Director | 2012-03-21 | 2013-06-18 |
| RIPLEY, Andrew John | Director | 2008-04-28 | 2009-09-24 |
| RUSHTON, Simon Leslie | Director | 1999-09-23 | 2000-11-24 |
| SALSBURY, Peter Leslie | Director | 1993-03-31 | 1999-02-22 |
| SELLWOOD, Philip Henry George | Director | 1999-02-22 | 2000-10-31 |
| SHAWYER, Peter Michael | Director | 2013-08-01 | 2015-03-04 |
| SHINGLER, Paul | Director | 2006-12-14 | 2012-09-26 |
| SPENCER, Paul Michael | Director | 2019-02-01 | 2024-12-05 |
| SPENCER, Paul Michael | Director | 2006-12-11 | 2009-09-07 |
| STEWART, David | Director | 2014-07-01 | 2020-05-13 |
| TOWELL, David Malcolm | Director | — | 2001-12-31 |
| TURNER, Justin Mark | Director | 2010-07-12 | 2015-10-15 |
| TURNER, Justin Mark | Director | 2007-03-06 | 2009-03-04 |
| VAN DEN AARDWEG, Andrew Douglas | Director | 2015-07-17 | 2020-06-17 |
| VANDEVELDE, Luc Emile | Director | 2002-09-01 | 2003-10-03 |
| WALTON, John Allan | Director | 1999-09-14 | 2004-11-07 |
| WATSON, Michael David | Director | 2004-12-21 | 2007-06-06 |
| WAUGH, Richard Ian | Director | 1999-02-22 | 1999-08-20 |
| WELLS, Barrie John | Director | 2000-01-04 | 2004-11-07 |
| WELLS, David Laren | Director | 2006-12-18 | 2010-10-31 |
| WOOLLARD, Keith | Director | 2011-12-01 | 2015-12-08 |
Ownership
Persons with significant control
| Name | Kind | Nature of control | Notified | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hsbc Uk Bank Plc | Corporate entity | Shares 75–100%, Voting 75–100%, Appoints directors | 2018-07-01 | Active |
| Hsbc Bank Plc | Corporate entity | Shares 75–100%, Voting 75–100% | 2018-03-21 | Ceased 2018-07-01 |
| Marks And Spencer Retail Financial Services Holdings Limited | Corporate entity | Shares 75–100%, Voting 75–100%, Appoints directors | 2016-10-26 | Ceased 2018-03-21 |
Filing timeline
Last 20 of 268 total filings
| Date | Type | Category | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-28 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2025-03-25 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type full | |
| 2024-12-10 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2024-12-10 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2024-09-25 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type full | |
| 2024-07-22 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2024-05-07 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2024-05-07 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2023-07-26 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2023-04-15 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type full | |
| 2023-04-11 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2023-04-11 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2022-07-22 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2022-03-31 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type full | |
| 2021-07-19 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2021-04-06 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type full | |
| 2021-03-26 | AP03 | officers | Appoint person secretary company with name date | |
| 2020-09-08 | TM02 | officers | Termination secretary company with name termination date | |
| 2020-08-24 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type full | |
| 2020-07-22 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates |
Public-record activity
Raw counts from Companies House — last 12–24 months
- Filings
- 1
- Capital events
- 0
- Officers appointed
- 0
- Officers resigned
- 0
last 12 months
last 24 months
last 12 months
last 12 months
Direct counts from the register. No score, no rating — see the Filing timeline for the underlying events.
Year-on-year
FY2023 → FY2024 · period ending 2024-12-31 vs 2023-12-31
-
Turnover
+3.9%
£7,263,000 £7,549,000
-
Cash
—
Not reported
-
Net assets
-12.4%
£6,727,000 £5,895,000
-
Employees
0%
13 13
-
Operating profit
-2.2%
£2,957,000 £2,891,000
-
Profit before tax
-2.2%
£2,957,000 £2,891,000
-
Wages
+14.1%
£474,000 £541,000
Each % is (latest − prior) ÷ |prior| for the line item as filed. Periods don't have to be exactly 12 months apart — a long or short period (typical around incorporation or year-end changes) will distort the comparison. Lines a company doesn't report are omitted. About these numbers