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Grant Instruments (Cambridge) Limited

00658133

active
ltd
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 Gateway, Royston, SG8 5GX
Incorporated 04/05/1960

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

group

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

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

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

Also on 5 other boards

Mrs Louisa Elizabeth Aichinger

director · Since 07/02/2022

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Also on 8 other boards

Mr David Allan Newble

director · Since 28/02/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Also on 4 other boards

Ludovic James Chapman

director · Since 19/10/2016

British · England

Louisa Elizabeth Aichinger

secretary · Since 20/10/2017

Mark Davison

director · Since 01/04/2020

British · England

Louisa Elizabeth Aichinger

director · Since 07/02/2022

British · England

David Allan Newble

director · Since 28/02/2025

British · England

Former

James Morley Crook

director · Resigned 31/05/1992

Stuart David Hayllar

director · Resigned 14/12/1992

Sarah Howorth Chapman

director · Resigned 05/01/1996

Stuart David Hayllar

director · Resigned 12/04/1999

Peter Frank Dunkley

director · Resigned 06/08/1999

Lucian Gerald Henry Hatfield

director · Resigned 17/01/2001

John Alexander Barker

director · Resigned 01/02/2001

Michael Helm Woodisse

secretary · Resigned 30/04/2003

Michael James Kennedy

director · Resigned 30/04/2003

Michael Helm Woodisse

director · Resigned 30/04/2003

Rachel Jane Sheard

secretary · Resigned 31/10/2003

Michael Anthony Pisapia

director · Resigned 31/08/2005

Richard William Philpott

director · Resigned 21/05/2007

Cecil Hall Chapman

director · Resigned 09/11/2009

Paul Jeremy Pergande

director · Resigned 01/03/2010

Nicholas John Tiley

secretary · Resigned 31/12/2012

Nicholas John Tiley

director · Resigned 31/12/2012

Nathan John Neal

director · Resigned 16/01/2013

Robert Neil Bates

director · Resigned 12/09/2013

Ludovic James Chapman

director · Resigned 19/08/2015

Brian Peter Clarkstone

director · Resigned 07/12/2016

Robert Morgan-Smith

director · Resigned 30/06/2017

Louisa Elizabeth Doble

director · Resigned 05/09/2017

Linda Joan Harvey

secretary · Resigned 20/10/2017

Christopher Bennett Zealley

director · Resigned 31/12/2017

Walter John Herriot

director · Resigned 23/07/2018

Michael Robert Evans

director · Resigned 31/07/2019

Linda Joan Harvey

director · Resigned 31/12/2020

Chris Lowe

director · Resigned 30/04/2021

Steven Endress

director · Resigned 30/06/2024

Katherine Victoria Barnes-Quinn

director · Resigned 28/02/2025

Persons with Significant Control

Royston Instruments Ltd

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

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

Notified 28/02/2025

Former PSCs

Dartington Hall Trust

Ceased 23/12/2020

PSC Statements

No active PSC statements on record.

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

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

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

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

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

Change History

status → active
2026-08-28

Active

type → ltd
2026-08-28

Private Limited Company

address line1 → Evolution House Unit 2, Durham Way
2026-08-28

EVOLUTION HOUSE UNIT 2, DURHAM WAY

post town → Royston
2026-08-28

ROYSTON

officer appointed → AICHINGER, Louisa Elizabeth
2026-08-28
officer appointed → AICHINGER, Louisa Elizabeth
2026-08-28
officer appointed → CHAPMAN, Ludovic James
2026-08-28
officer appointed → DAVISON, Mark
2026-08-28
officer appointed → NEWBLE, David Allan
2026-08-28

CompanyRankvs 11+ 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—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.

Filing History100 filings

Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

03/06/20263 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type group

03/07/202553 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

22/05/20258 pages · PDF
MA

memorandum articles

17/03/202531 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

17/03/20253 pages · PDF
PSC02

notification of a person with significant control

11/03/20252 pages · PDF
PSC withdrawn

withdrawal of a person with significant control statement

10/03/20252 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

10/03/20252 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

10/03/20252 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

10/03/20251 page · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

05/03/202545 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

05/03/202546 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

03/03/202544 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

23/01/20258 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

15/10/20242 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type group

25/09/202457 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

04/07/20241 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

18/01/20247 pages · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

10/01/20241 page · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

18/12/20232 pages · PDF
CH03

change person secretary company with change date

18/12/20231 page · PDF
MA

memorandum articles

10/12/202326 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

09/12/202330 pages · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

07/12/20231 page · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

04/12/20231 page · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

04/12/20231 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type group

24/07/202357 pages · PDF
Address changed

change registered office address company with date old address new address

24/05/20231 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

19/01/20238 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type group

28/09/202257 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

26/05/20222 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

15/02/20222 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

31/01/20223 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type group

18/11/202158 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

14/07/20212 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

04/05/20211 page · PDF
PSC08

notification of a person with significant control statement

16/02/20212 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

05/02/20218 pages · PDF
PSC07

cessation of a person with significant control

05/02/20211 page · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

06/01/20212 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

06/01/20211 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type group

27/10/202045 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

02/04/20202 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

30/01/20202 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

30/01/20203 pages · PDF
CH03

change person secretary company with change date

30/01/20201 page · PDF
MA

memorandum articles

11/11/201927 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

11/11/201926 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

31/07/20191 page · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

18/06/20191 page · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

14/06/20191 page · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

14/06/20191 page · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

14/06/20191 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type group

22/05/201956 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

28/01/20193 pages · PDF
MA

memorandum articles

11/12/201817 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

18/09/201841 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

30/07/20181 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type group

02/07/201852 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

12/04/201818 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

07/03/20181 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

19/01/20183 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

19/01/20182 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

14/12/20172 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

20/10/20172 pages · PDF
TM02

termination secretary company with name termination date

20/10/20171 page · PDF
AP03

appoint person secretary company with name date

20/10/20172 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type group

05/10/201752 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

06/09/20171 page · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

06/09/20172 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

26/07/20171 page · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

21/03/201725 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

20/02/20175 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

06/01/201723 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

05/01/201725 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

15/12/20161 page · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

19/10/20162 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type group

12/10/201652 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

07/03/201632 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

27/01/201610 pages · PDF
Accounts date changed

change account reference date company current shortened

14/12/20151 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

16/09/20151 page · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

26/07/20152 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

13/02/201532 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

02/02/20159 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

02/10/20142 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

17/02/201433 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

23/01/20149 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name

11/11/20131 page · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name

20/05/20132 pages · PDF
AP03

appoint person secretary company with name

01/02/20131 page · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

01/02/201310 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

01/02/201333 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

01/02/20132 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name

31/01/20131 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name

01/01/20131 page · PDF
TM02

termination secretary company with name

01/01/20131 page · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

01/02/201213 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

13/01/201230 pages · PDF
Shares cancelled

capital cancellation shares

31/10/20114 pages · PDF