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Designplan Lighting Limited

00784246

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

16 KIMPTON PARK WAY, SUTTON, SM3 9QS
Incorporated 11/12/1963

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 30/05/2025

Due 13/06/2026

On track

Industry

27400
Manufacture of electric lighting equipment

Officers

David Kevin Barnes

director · Since 12/12/2011

British

Luke John Marchant

director · Since 23/08/2021

British

Philip George Muir

director · Since 27/06/2018

British

StéPhanie Praloran

director · Since 19/06/2023

French

Bodil Sonesson

director · Since 05/11/2018

Swedish

Steven Edward Tilling

director · Since 01/10/2020

British

Oscar WallstéN

director · Since 22/08/2025

Swedish

Former

Michael John Cumper

secretary · Resigned 11/03/2011

Ian Goulder Barber

director · Resigned 09/04/1998

Paul Bernard Barton

director · Resigned 31/05/2017

Antony Osborne Browne

director · Resigned 30/04/2019

David Arthur Cumper

director · Resigned 11/03/2011

Michael John Cumper

director · Resigned 11/03/2011

Roy George Green

director · Resigned 04/01/2013

Braden Lee Harris

director · Resigned 16/04/2021

Alex Hawkins

director · Resigned 03/01/2020

Alastair Raymond Johnson

director · Resigned 25/08/2004

Alan Mark Denis Lester

director · Resigned 31/12/2018

Lee Mccarthy

director · Resigned 27/06/2018

David Spencer Proctor

director · Resigned 13/05/2005

Brian John Robey

director · Resigned 31/05/2007

John David William Shew

director · Resigned 13/09/2013

Geert Jan Van Der Meer

director · Resigned 01/09/2022

Paul David Williamson

director · Resigned 28/11/2014

Michael Wood

director · Resigned 23/12/2025

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 27400 peers
80

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.39× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -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.

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

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

whether applicable UK accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; assess the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern; and use the going concern basis of accounting unless they either intend to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£4.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£789k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.9M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£3.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£6.3M

Current Liabilities

£2.6M

Fixed Assets

£1.7M

Debtors

£4.3M

Cost of Sales

£7.9M

Admin Expenses

£5.8M

Profit After Tax

£1.4M

127avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£2.3M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£36k
Assets less current liabilities£5.4M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20242.39

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.