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Furniture Industry Research Association(The)

00688288

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PRI/LTD BY GUAR/NSC (Private, limited by guarantee, no share capital)
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • 6 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

CHILTERN HOUSE STOCKING LANE, HIGH WYCOMBE, HP14 4ND
Incorporated 29/03/1961

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

small

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 04/08/2025

Due 18/08/2026

On track

Industry

72190
Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
94990
Activities of other membership organisations

Officers

Mr Mark James Richardson

director · Since 24/09/1998

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR SALES & MA

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Mr Jonathan Mark Hindle

director · Since 04/12/2014

GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Also on 1 other board

Mr Andrew Paul Green

director · Since 08/03/2016

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Also on 1 other board

Mr Nigel Kim Punshon

director · Since 07/09/2017

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 1 other board

Mr Brian Joseph Ahern

director · Since 19/06/2018

CHAIR PERSON

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 14 other boards

Mr Andrew Story

director · Since 01/04/2019

HEAD OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Mrs Joanna Felicity Knight

director · Since 12/03/2021

BUSINESS PERSON

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 61

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Robin Austin Scott

director · Since 07/12/2022

HEAD OF QUALITY-EXTERNAL SUPPLIER PARTNE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Mr Christopher Henry Meadows

director · Since 05/03/2025

TECHNICAL MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 42

Mr Philip Spademan

director · Since 05/03/2025

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Tristine Hargreaves

director · Since 05/03/2025

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NBF

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Also on 3 other boards

Charges6 outstanding

charge
outstanding

PAPERTRACK LIMITED

Created 24/05/1996Registered 30/05/1996
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/10/1995Registered 13/10/1995
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 04/03/1992Registered 10/03/1992
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 04/03/1992Registered 10/03/1992
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 04/03/1992Registered 10/03/1992
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL PROVINCIAL BANK LTD

Created 13/03/1963Registered 22/03/1963

CompanyRankvs 1871+ SIC 72190 peers
55

Financial strength62th percentile among SIC peers · 16/25
Employees46th percentile among SIC peers · 7/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.07× · 12/20
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 strength16/25 pts

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

Employees7/15 pts

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

Liquidity12/20 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£6k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£24k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£6k

Working capital

Current Assets

£84k

Current Liabilities

£78k

Debtors

£60k

1avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£6k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.07+£5k
20231.00
20221.00

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.