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Astell Scientific Limited

00487717

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
72 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

19-21 POWERSCROFT ROAD, KENT, DA14 5DT
Incorporated 27/10/1950

Compliance

Last accounts

30/06/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/03/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 27/11/2025

Due 11/12/2026

On track

Industry

28990
Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery

Officers

David Roderick Michael Pennock

director · Since 17/11/1992

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 81

Also on 1 other board

Graham Scarr

director · Since 01/12/1999

ENGINEER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 67

Miss Emily Pennock

secretary · Since 03/05/2011

Mrs Jane Pennock

director · Since 17/01/2018

ADMINISTRATIVE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 80

Also on 2 other boards

Mr George William Pennock

director · Since 09/01/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Astell Scientific (Holdings) Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

19-21, Powerscroft Road, Sidcup, DA14 5DT

Reg: 01276179 · Companies House · Incorporated Uk Company Limited By Shares

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges4 outstanding

charge
outstanding

DAVID RODERICK MICHAEL PENNOCK

Created 31/01/2003Registered 13/02/2003
charge
outstanding

DAVID RODERICK MICHAEL PENNOCK

Created 11/02/1999Registered 02/03/1999
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 27/01/1999Registered 03/02/1999
charge
satisfied

GRIFFIN FACTORS LIMITED

Created 08/12/1994Registered 14/12/1994Satisfied 03/11/2012
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 05/02/1993Registered 06/02/1993
charge
satisfied

STANDARD CHARTERED BANK

Created 20/03/1992Registered 30/03/1992Satisfied 02/07/1998
charge
satisfied

THE STOCKHOLDERS FOR THE TIME BEING

Created 11/12/1990Registered 21/12/1990Satisfied 03/11/2012
charge
satisfied

STANDARD CHARTERED BANK

Created 11/08/1989Registered 16/08/1989Satisfied 04/06/1993
charge
satisfied

STANDARD CHARTERED BANK

Created 07/12/1988Registered 19/12/1988Satisfied 04/06/1993
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 15/12/1987Registered 15/12/1987Satisfied 28/02/2005
charge
satisfied

BANK OF WALES

Created 27/11/1987Registered 02/12/1987Satisfied 28/02/2005
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 05/01/1987Registered 22/01/1987Satisfied 28/02/2005
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 12/01/1987Registered 14/01/1987Satisfied 02/07/1998
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK LTD

Created 09/11/1981Registered 24/11/1981
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 18/02/1977Registered 02/03/1977Satisfied 02/07/1998

CompanyRankvs 899+ SIC 28990 peers
57

Financial strength91th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityNo balance sheet data · 0/20
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 strength23/25 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.

Liquidity0/20 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 30/06/2025

Net Worth

£2.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£992k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

Working capital

Current Assets

Current Liabilities

£1.1M

Fixed Assets

£383k

Debtors

£989k

46avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End(2024)

Corp tax£116k
Prepared with Silverfin

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
2025+£257k
2024+£94k
2023+£63k
2022+£343k
2021+£270k
20201.75

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.