High Street Bank
March 2026
2nd in cohort
Barclays Bank
March 2026 debenture analysis for Barclays Bank. High Street Bank cohort, ranked 2nd.
March 2026 Debenture Activity
Year-over-year comparison of debenture registrations for March 2026
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Chg | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debentures | 422 | 350 | 561 | 606 | +45 | +8% |
Borrower Profile
Average borrower characteristics compared to cohort for March 2026
| Avg age (yrs) | Avg net assets | |
|---|---|---|
| Barclays Bank | 12.3 | £8.6m |
| Cohort average | 11.3 | £8.9m |
Top Sectors
| Sector | Count |
|---|---|
| Real estate | 151 |
| Financial services | 69 |
| Human health | 39 |
| Food & beverage services | 39 |
| Residential care | 27 |
Top Regions
| Region | Count |
|---|---|
| South East | 149 |
| London | 138 |
| North West | 68 |
| Midlands | 65 |
| Yorkshire / Humber | 36 |
Notable New Debentures
Significant new debenture registrations in March 2026
| Date | Business | Bus. age | Region | Sector | Financials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/03/2026 | THE ORDERS OF ST. JOHN | 30.7 yrs | East of England | Residential care | Mar-2025, Turnover: £233.6m, Trade Debtors: £7.9m, Debts: £22.8m |
| 25/03/2026 | MORSON HUMAN RESOURCES | 33.9 yrs | North West | Employment services | Dec-2024, Turnover: £944.6m, Trade Debtors: £95.5m, Debts: £29.0m |
| 02/03/2026 | THE ARSENAL FOOTBALL CLUB | 115.8 yrs | London | Sports & recreation | May-2025, Turnover: £643.3m, Trade Debtors: £30.4m, Other debts: £47k |
| 25/03/2026 | MERCURY BIDCO GLOBE | 2.4 yrs | North West | - | Dec-2024, Turnover: £29.0m, Debts: £197.0m, Other debts: £511k, Net Assets: £136.9m |
| 20/03/2026 | UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH | 55.6 yrs | London | - | Jul-2025, Turnover: £332.5m, Trade Debtors: £8.1m, Net Assets: £366.5m, Staff: 2987 |
| 25/03/2026 | APEX HOTELS LIMITED | 45.3 yrs | Scotland | Accommodation | Apr-2025, Turnover: £96.0m, Trade Debtors: £3.1m, Debts: £132.3m |
| 05/03/2026 | THE FREMANTLE TRUST | 33.7 yrs | South East | Residential care | Mar-2025, Turnover: £49.5m, Net Assets: £2.0m, Staff: 1411, Est PBT: £256k |
| 25/03/2026 | MERCURY MIDCO II LIMITED | 2.4 yrs | North West | Financial services | Dec-2024, Net Assets: £132.7m, Est PBT: £0k |
| 24/03/2026 | BORLEY ENGINEERING | 33.5 yrs | Wales | - | Mar-2025, Turnover: £107.1m, Trade Debtors: £31.5m, Net Assets: £13.0m, Staff: 148 |
| 25/03/2026 | VITAL HUMAN RESOURCES | 20.2 yrs | North West | Employment services | Dec-2024, Turnover: £169.3m, Trade Debtors: £25.0m, Debts: £2.3m |