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Venning Estates Limited

00412170

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Has been liquidated
Insolvency history
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

5 Elvaston Place, London, SW7 5QQ
Incorporated 04/06/1946

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2026

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 16/01/2026

Due 30/01/2027

On track

Industry

41100
Development of building projects

Officers

Mrs Diana Susan Merritt

director · Since 05/04/2013

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · HONG KONG · Age 68

Also on 1 other board

Mr Anthony John Carter

secretary · Since 17/12/2019

Mr Joshua Sam Merritt

director · Since 06/12/2022

MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 37

Diana Susan Merritt

director · Since 05/04/2013

British · Hong Kong · Age 68

Anthony John Carter

secretary · Since 17/12/2019

Joshua Sam Merritt

director · Since 06/12/2022

British · England · Age 37

Former

Jean Margaret Venning

secretary · Resigned 17/12/2001

Paul Anthony Venning

director · Resigned 29/03/2012

Peter Venning

director · Resigned 05/09/2014

Jean Margaret Venning

director · Resigned 22/09/2023

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Diana Susan Merritt

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors
right-to-appoint-and-remove-directors-as-firm

British · Hong Kong · Age 68

2nd Floor, 88c Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong

Notified 16/01/2017

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 27/09/1978Registered 29/09/1978

Change History

status → active
2026-07-18

Active

type → ltd
2026-07-18

Private Limited Company

address line1 → 5 Elvaston Place
2026-07-18

5 ELVASTON PLACE

post town → London
2026-07-18

LONDON

CompanyRankvs 10190+ SIC 41100 peers
61

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.27× · 2/20
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 strength25/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 pts

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

Liquidity2/20 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 31/03/2026

Net Worth

£10.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£247k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£717k

Working capital

Current Assets

£266k

Current Liabilities

£983k

Fixed Assets

£13.4M

Debtors

£19k

5avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£75k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£2.1M
Assets less current liabilities£12.7M
Prepared with VT Final Accounts

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20260.27+£76k
20250.17—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.