What University Of Manchester Innovation Factory say about themselves
“Commercialising The University of Manchester's innovations and intellectual property to create positive social and economic impact.”
University of Manchester Innovation Factory Limited
- Incorporated
- 12 July 2004 (22 years)
- Previously known as
- The University of Manchester I3 Limited (until 9 July 2020)The University of Manchester Intellectual Property Limited (until 3 August 2011)Manchester Intellectual Property Limited (until 17 November 2004)
- Industry
- Other business support service activities n.e.c. (82990)
- Directors
- Ashley William BlomCatherine Emily Headley
- Accounts type
- Small
- Region
- North West
- Address
- Core Technology Facility46 Grafton StreetManchesterM13 9NT
Website & contact details
- Website
Filing status
- Accounts due
- 30 April 2027
- Last accounts
- 31 July 2025
- Conf. stmt due
- 28 July 2027
- Last conf. stmt
- 14 July 2026
Officers 7 active
Officer details are public data from the Companies House register.
Blom, Ashley William, Professor
Director · Appointed 16 October 2025
British
Born October 1968 (58)
Director · Appointed 16 October 2025
British
Born August 1980 (46)
Headley, Catherine Emily, Dr
Director · Appointed 9 April 2024
British
Born February 1978 (48)
Dhoot, Paula
Director · Appointed 28 March 2024
British
Born June 1971 (55)
Director · Appointed 26 February 2020
British
Born September 1959 (67)
Director · Appointed 12 June 2018
British
Born October 1959 (67)
Director · Appointed 9 March 2017
British
Born August 1980 (46)
Officer history (33 former)
7 July 2026
Resigned Prokopyszyn, Carol as Director
16 October 2025
16 October 2025
Appointed Blom, Ashley William, Professor as Director
10 July 2025
31 January 2025
Resigned Wilkinson, James Andrew as Director
15 January 2025
15 January 2025
26 June 2024
Resigned Lord, Graham Michael, Professor as Director
9 April 2024
Appointed Headley, Catherine Emily, Dr as Director
28 March 2024
28 March 2024
28 March 2024
Appointed Dhoot, Paula as Director
5 October 2023
Appointed Lord, Graham Michael, Professor as Director
5 October 2023
Resigned Schroder, Martin, Professor as Director
29 September 2022
Appointed Prokopyszyn, Carol as Director
29 September 2022
26 February 2020
13 February 2020
Appointed Wilkinson, James Andrew as Director
17 July 2019
18 June 2019
6 January 2019
21 November 2018
12 June 2018
8 January 2018
9 March 2017
10 November 2016
26 September 2016
Appointed Schroder, Martin, Professor as Director
30 April 2016
18 April 2016
4 January 2016
15 October 2015
10 December 2014
31 July 2014
23 September 2013
23 May 2013
Resigned Lloyd, Keith as Director
23 September 2011
4 January 2011
1 December 2010
14 July 2010
14 July 2010
1 May 2010
30 April 2010
23 February 2010
21 December 2009
4 October 2007
4 October 2007
Appointed Lloyd, Keith as Director
4 October 2007
31 July 2007
Resigned Easson, Gillian as Director
1 May 2007
1 May 2007
28 February 2007
28 February 2007
26 February 2007
13 December 2006
29 March 2006
2 March 2006
24 March 2005
1 March 2005
1 March 2005
24 November 2004
24 November 2004
Appointed Easson, Gillian as Director
1 October 2004
1 October 2004
1 October 2004
1 October 2004
1 October 2004
17 September 2004
12 July 2004
12 July 2004
12 July 2004
12 July 2004
12 July 2004
12 July 2004
Ownership 0 active
People and entities with significant control, from the Companies House PSC register
The company has declared that it has no person with significant control.
Financials
Balance sheet as at 31 July 2025 · small accounts
- Cash
- £2,271,046
- Turnover
- £6,255,289
- Profit Before Tax
- £103,473
- Employees
- 43
- Current Ratio
- 2.5x
- Profit Margin
- 2%
- Return on Equity
- 6%
Trend
Turnover
Balance sheet detail
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Assets | £54,836 | £91,126 | £127,416 | £3,970 | £7,144 |
| Current Assets | £2,611,917 | £2,270,220 | £1,961,912 | £2,102,163 | £2,197,231 |
| Debtors | £340,871 | £263,863 | £394,050 | £201,924 | £330,082 |
| Cash | £2,271,046 | £2,006,357 | £1,567,862 | £1,900,239 | £1,867,149 |
| Creditors (< 1 year) | £1,036,151 | £744,230 | £605,990 | £663,800 | £841,725 |
| Net Current Assets | £1,575,766 | £1,525,990 | £1,355,922 | £1,438,363 | £1,355,506 |
| Shareholder Funds | £1,630,602 | £1,617,116 | £1,483,338 | £1,442,333 | £1,362,650 |
| Turnover | £6,255,289 | £5,450,414 | £5,239,212 | £4,570,383 | £4,695,098 |
| Cost of Sales | £586,427 | £566,687 | £669,212 | £709,286 | £914,579 |
| Gross Profit | £5,668,862 | £4,883,727 | £4,570,000 | £3,861,097 | £3,780,519 |
| Admin Expenses | £5,565,389 | £4,660,373 | £4,528,995 | £3,781,414 | £3,586,211 |
| Profit Before Tax | £103,473 | £223,354 | £41,005 | £79,683 | £194,308 |
| Tax | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Profit for Period | £103,473 | £223,354 | £41,005 | £79,683 | £194,308 |
Filings 145
| Date | Description | Made Up To | Pages | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 July 2026 | Confirmation statement with no updates | 14 July 2026 | ||
| 14 July 2026 | Termination of appointment of a director | |||
| 17 April 2026 | Accounts for a small company | 31 July 2025 | ||
| 5 November 2025 | Appointment of a director | |||
| 5 November 2025 | Appointment of a director |
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