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Shorts Group Limited

00723352

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

LONDON COURT, BRACKNELL, RG12 2UT
Incorporated 08/05/1962

Compliance

Last accounts

31/05/2025

full

Next accounts due

28/02/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 28/12/2025

Due 11/01/2027

On track

Industry

38110
Collection of non-hazardous waste
38120
Collection of hazardous waste
38210
Treatment and disposal of non-hazardous waste

Officers

Mr Gary John David Short

director · Since 01/04/1995

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 30 other boards

Mr David Paul Guest

director · Since 11/01/2017

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 53

Also on 7 other boards

Mrs Michelle Claire Short

secretary · Since 15/06/2018

Persons with Significant Control

Shorts Group (Holdings) Limited

75–100% shares

London Court, London Road, Bracknell, RG12 2UT

Reg: 11913610 · Companies House Register England & Wales · Limited Company

Notified 29/05/2020

Former PSCs

Mr Gary David John Short

Ceased 29/05/2020

Mrs Sylvia Margaret Short

Ceased 15/06/2018

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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outstanding

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charge
outstanding

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charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

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CompanyRankvs 172+ SIC 38110 peers
63

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees56th percentile among SIC peers · 8/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.26× · 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 strength25/25 pts

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

Employees8/15 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

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the 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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£15.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£104k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£739k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£8.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£15.0M

Current Liabilities

£6.7M

Fixed Assets

£11.0M

Debtors

£14.9M

Admin Expenses

£5.5M

Profit After Tax

£649k

2avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2020)

Corp tax£106k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£6.0M

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£619k
Assets less current liabilities£19.4M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.26+£0
20252.26+£1.1M
20242.55+£18k
20232.87+£1.0M
20223.73+£1.7M
20213.63+£1.0M
20205.40

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.