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John Martin Of London Limited

00407392

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

820 THE CRESCENT, COLCHESTER, CO4 9YQ
Incorporated 30/03/1946

Compliance

Last accounts

31/07/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/04/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/12/2025

Due 15/12/2026

On track

Industry

47781
Retail sale in commercial art galleries

Officers

Mr John Alexander Frederick Martin Ma (Hons)

director · Since 21/07/1992

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 1 other board

Katherine Margaret Martin

secretary · Since 12/05/2000

DIRECTOR

BRITISH

Mrs Katherine Margaret Martin

director · Since 18/12/2019

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr John Alexander Frederick Martin

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

British · England · Age 58

820, The Crescent, Colchester, CO4 9YQ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 06/09/2016Registered 12/09/2016
charge
satisfied

RONALD MICHAEL HARRIS AND ANDREW JAMES THOMPSON

Created 06/12/2006Registered 18/12/2006Satisfied 26/04/2018

CompanyRankvs 157+ SIC 47781 peers
66

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees15th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.06× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 pts

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

Employees2/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/07/2025

Net Worth

£623k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£112k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£248k

Working capital

Current Assets

£482k

Current Liabilities

£234k

Fixed Assets

£487k

Debtors

£185k

0avg. employees-7

Tax at Year End(2019)

Corp tax£24k

Director Loans

Directors owe company£2k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£735k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.06+£63k
20242.51+£55k
20231.61+£55k
20221.87+£195k
20211.44+£46k
20201.46+£45k
20191.22+£60k
20181.11

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.