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Grant Instruments (Cambridge) Limited

00658133

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
69 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

EVOLUTION HOUSE UNIT 2, DURHAM WAY, ROYSTON, SG8 5GX
Incorporated 04/05/1960

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

group

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 22/05/2026

Due 05/06/2027

On track

Industry

26511
Manufacture of electronic instruments and appliances for measuring, testing, and navigation

Officers

Mr Ludovic James Chapman

director · Since 19/10/2016

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Mrs Louisa Elizabeth Aichinger

secretary · Since 20/10/2017

Also on 8 other boards

Mr Mark Davison

director · Since 01/04/2020

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 5 other boards

Mrs Louisa Elizabeth Aichinger

director · Since 07/02/2022

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 36

Also on 8 other boards

Mr David Allan Newble

director · Since 28/02/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Royston Instruments Ltd

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

27, Jarman Way, Royston, SG8 5HW

Reg: 15915089 · Companies House, Cardiff · Private Limited Company

Notified 28/02/2025

Former PSCs

Dartington Hall Trust

Ceased 23/12/2020

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

VIDETT TRUSTEES LIMITED (05619273)

Created 28/02/2025Registered 05/03/2025
Charge
outstanding

LUDOVIC CHAPMAN AS SECURITY TRUSTEE FOR THE SECURED PARTIES (DEFINED THEREIN)

Created 28/02/2025Registered 05/03/2025
Charge
outstanding

BROADOAK INCOME FUND, L.P.

Created 28/02/2025Registered 03/03/2025
Charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 06/09/2018Registered 18/09/2018Satisfied 04/12/2023
Charge
satisfied

20-20 TRUSTEES LIMITED (AS TRUSTEE OF THE GRANT PENSION SCHEME)

Created 12/04/2018Registered 12/04/2018Satisfied 07/12/2023
Charge
satisfied

BIBBY FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD (AS SECURITY TRUSTEE)

Created 10/03/2017Registered 21/03/2017Satisfied 14/06/2019
Charge
satisfied

BIBBY FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

Created 30/12/2016Registered 06/01/2017Satisfied 14/06/2019
Charge
satisfied

BIBBY FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

Created 31/12/2016Registered 05/01/2017Satisfied 14/06/2019
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/06/2006Registered 04/07/2006Satisfied 04/12/2023
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 28/01/2005Registered 17/02/2005Satisfied 02/08/2008
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 22/01/2003Registered 07/02/2003Satisfied 10/01/2024
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 04/05/1972Registered 23/05/1972Satisfied 18/06/2019
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 11/10/1966Registered 20/10/1966Satisfied 18/06/1999

CompanyRankvs 10+ SIC 26511 peers
69

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.01× · 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 strength24/25 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

identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Group's or the 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 going c

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£5.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.7M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£3.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.7M

Current Liabilities

£1.2M

Fixed Assets

£3.0M

Debtors

£1.7M

Profit After Tax

-£497k

63avg. employees+63

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£249k
Assets less current liabilities£6.5M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20244.01-£397k
20233.98-£497k
20223.37+£5.0M
20213.51

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.