21 employers in Bideford hold a licence on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors. Which industries they are in, who joined or left the register, and who is advertising jobs now.
From the Home Office register, read twice a day. Profile built 7 Oct 2026.
In the last 30 days, 0 employers in Bideford joined the register and 0 left it. 0 of the 20 sponsors with a Companies House record were incorporated in the last 2 years.
The main Companies House industry code of each licensed sponsor in Bideford, compared with the whole register.
| Industry | Sponsors | Share in Bideford | Share UK-wide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed restaurants (SIC 56101)2.4× the UK share | 2 | 9.5% | 4.0% |
| Hotels and similar accommodation |
| 2 |
| 9.5% |
| 0.9% |
| Wholesale of pharmaceutical goods (SIC 46460)23.8× the UK share | 1 | 4.8% | 0.2% |
| Retail sale by opticians (SIC 47782)22.7× the UK share | 1 | 4.8% | 0.2% |
| Other human health activities (SIC 86900)2.4× the UK share | 1 | 4.8% | 2.0% |
| Renting and leasing of media entertainment equipment (SIC 77291)476.0× the UK share | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| Take-away food shops and mobile food stands (SIC 56103)2.2× the UK share | 1 | 4.8% | 2.2% |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c. (SIC 74909)4.9× the UK share | 1 | 4.8% | 1.0% |
| Other residential care activities n.e.c. (SIC 87900)8.1× the UK share | 1 | 4.8% | 0.6% |
| Sports and recreation education (SIC 85510)79.3× the UK share | 1 | 4.8% | 0.1% |
Shares are of all licensed sponsors, including those with no industry code on record.
We found no live job adverts in Bideford from employers on the register today. Adverts are checked every 4 hours.
None since December 2025.
The register does not say why a sponsor left: a licence can be revoked, surrendered or expire. Renamed companies are not counted as leaving.
| Month | Joined | Left |
|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| January 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| December 2025 | 1 | 0 |
The current month is still filling. Our copy of the register starts in December 2025.
A sponsor can hold several routes, so these add up to more than the number of sponsors.
From the Home Office register of licensed sponsors, Companies House and job adverts. A sponsor is listed under the town the register gives for it. Being on the register does not mean an employer is hiring or will sponsor a particular role. This page is information, not immigration advice.
21 employers based in Bideford hold a sponsor licence on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors.
Since December 2025, 3 sponsors in Bideford joined the register and 0 left it. In the last 30 days, 0 joined and 0 left.
Licensed restaurants (SIC 56101): 2 sponsors, 9.5% of licensed sponsors in Bideford, compared with 4.0% across the UK.
We found no live job adverts in Bideford from employers on the register today. A licence means an employer can sponsor; it does not mean it is hiring.
None at the moment. No licensed sponsor in Bideford has a B rating.