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Sprague & Ouseley Limited

00699621

activeactive proposal to strike off
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Accounts overdue
Confirmation statement overdue
Health Score
34 / 100

High Risk

0/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Accounts filing overdue (-15)
  • Confirmation statement overdue (-10)
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

1 Knowle Business Units, Silverton Road, Exeter, EX2 8HD
Incorporated 28/07/1961

Previously known as

Roswin Investments Limited · until 31/12/1978

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2023

micro entity

Next accounts due

31/03/2025

Overdue

Confirmation statement

Last: 12/09/2024

Due 26/09/2025

Overdue

Industry

43220
Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation

Officers

Keith William Marley Sprague

director

British · United Kingdom · Age 72

Judith Heather Sprague

secretary · Since 26/11/2001

British

Former

William Henry Sprague

director · Resigned 27/03/1998

John Raymond Ouseley

director · Resigned 01/07/2000

Keith William Marley Sprague

secretary · Resigned 26/11/2001

Michael Ouseley

director · Resigned 05/12/2014

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Michael Ouseley

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 82

1, Knowle Business Units, Exeter, EX2 8HD

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Keith William Marley Sprague

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 72

1, Knowle Business Units, Exeter, EX2 8HD

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 05/12/1994Registered 13/12/1994
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 05/12/1994Registered 13/12/1994
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 03/02/1992Registered 14/02/1992

Change History

status → active
2026-06-09

Active - Proposal to Strike off

type → ltd
2026-06-09

Private Limited Company

address line1 → 1 Knowle Business Units
2026-06-09

1 KNOWLE BUSINESS UNITS

post town → Exeter
2026-06-09

EXETER

officer appointed → SPRAGUE, Judith Heather
2026-06-09
officer appointed → SPRAGUE, Keith William Marley
2026-06-09

CompanyRankvs 31767+ SIC 43220 peers
26

Financial strength2th percentile among SIC peers · 1/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.81× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAccounts and CS overdue · 0/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength1/25 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.

Liquidity6/20 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 compliance0/15 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 31/03/2023

Net Worth

-£45k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£39k

Working capital

Current Assets

£191k

Current Liabilities

£236k

Fixed Assets

£39k

9avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£8
Signed by 00699621 2022-04-01 2023-03-31 00699621 2023-03-31 00699621 core:CurrentFinancialInstruments core:WithinOneYear 2023-03-Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20230.81-£51k
20221.00+£20k
20211.00+£36k
20200.77+£53k
20190.66+£9k
20170.59—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.