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H.Tempest Limited

00374510

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
68 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

THE COLOUR LABORATORY, ST. IVES, TR26 3HU
Incorporated 16/06/1942

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

group

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 30/06/2025

Due 14/07/2026

On track

Industry

74201
Portrait photographic activities

Officers

Mr Terence Tempest

director · Since 10/09/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 72

Also on 8 other boards

Mr Beric Richard John Tempest

director · Since 10/09/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 86

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Barry Henry Dodge

director · Since 10/09/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 83

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Bryan Buck

secretary · Since 01/04/2008

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Bryan Buck

director · Since 01/04/2008

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Robert Tempest

director · Since 11/07/2011

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Also on 4 other boards

Mr John Hugh Temby

director · Since 01/01/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Jason Allen Maros

director · Since 01/01/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Terence Tempest

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
significant-influence-or-control-as-trust

British · United Kingdom · Age 72

The Colour Laboratory, Lelant, St. Ives, TR26 3HU

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Beric Richard John Tempest

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
significant-influence-or-control-as-trust

British · England · Age 86

The Colour Laboratory, Lelant, St. Ives, TR26 3HU

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Ronald James Douglas Brunwin

significant-influence-or-control-as-trust

British · England · Age 47

The Colour Laboratory, Lelant, St. Ives, TR26 3HU

Notified 11/08/2022

Mr Robert Tempest

significant-influence-or-control-as-trust

British · England · Age 52

The Colour Laboratory, Lelant, St. Ives, TR26 3HU

Notified 14/11/2022

Former PSCs

Mrs Rose Tempest

Ceased 04/06/2017

Mr Keith Richard Harkness

Ceased 11/08/2022

Executors Of Rose Tempest

Ceased 20/12/2018

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 08/04/2020Registered 24/04/2020
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 08/04/1993Registered 16/04/1993Satisfied 01/02/2001
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 16/05/1991Registered 22/05/1991Satisfied 26/09/1998
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 12/12/1989Registered 21/12/1989Satisfied 26/09/1998
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 19/06/1989Registered 07/07/1989Satisfied 26/09/1998
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 22/11/1978Registered 01/12/1978Satisfied 26/09/1998
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 02/09/1977Registered 09/09/1977Satisfied 26/09/1998
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 02/09/1977Registered 09/09/1977Satisfied 07/02/2001
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 02/09/1977Registered 09/09/1977Satisfied 26/09/1998
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 25/07/1977Registered 04/08/1977Satisfied 01/02/2001

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 74201 peers
70

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.9× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees15/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity20/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and parent company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£26.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£22.5M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£21.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£26.8M

Current Liabilities

£5.5M

Fixed Assets

£6.4M

Debtors

£3.2M

Cost of Sales

£22.7M

Admin Expenses

£16.6M

Profit After Tax

£403k

565avg. employees

People Costs

Wages & salaries£14.4M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£27.8M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20244.90

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.