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I.F.F Research Limited

00849983

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

5TH FLOOR THE HARLEQUIN BUILDING, LONDON, SE1 0HR
Incorporated 25/05/1965

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 23/11/2025

Due 07/12/2026

On track

Industry

73200
Market research and public opinion polling

Officers

Mr Jan Emille Shury

director · Since 03/04/2000

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Also on 1 other board

Lorna Kay Adams

director · Since 01/04/2003

RESEARCH

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 51

David Vivian

director · Since 02/10/2006

MARKET RESEARCH

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 49

Ms Louise Clear

secretary · Since 13/05/2021

Persons with Significant Control

Dalaj Bidco Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

The Harlequin Building, The Harlequin Building, London, SE1 0HR

Reg: 14194307 · Registrar Of Companies In England And Wales · Private Limited Company Registered In England And Wales

Notified 18/08/2022

Former PSCs

Mr Jan Emile Shury

Ceased 18/08/2022

Ms Lorna Kay Adams

Ceased 18/08/2022

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

CONNECTION CAPITAL LLP AS SECURITY TRUSTEE FOR THE SECURED PARTIES.

Created 01/09/2022Registered 01/09/2022
Charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 02/12/2020Registered 11/12/2020Satisfied 29/07/2022
charge
satisfied

VANTAGE HOLDINGS LIMITED

Created 21/05/2012Registered 01/06/2012Satisfied 05/11/2020
charge
satisfied

VANTAGE HOLDINGS LIMITED

Created 21/05/2012Registered 01/06/2012Satisfied 05/11/2020
charge
satisfied

VANTAGE HOLDINGS LIMITED

Created 21/05/2012Registered 01/06/2012Satisfied 05/11/2020
charge
satisfied

VANTAGE HOLDINGS LIMITED

Created 06/06/2002Registered 24/06/2002Satisfied 04/04/2014
charge
satisfied

VANTAGE HOLDINGS LIMITED

Created 06/06/2002Registered 24/06/2002Satisfied 01/08/2003
charge
satisfied

VANTAGE HOLDINGS LIMITED

Created 06/06/2002Registered 24/06/2002Satisfied 04/04/2014
charge
satisfied

EDWIN SMITH

Created 06/02/1997Registered 20/02/1997Satisfied 04/04/2014
charge
satisfied

THE CITY UNIVERSITY

Created 25/11/1988Registered 01/12/1988Satisfied 01/08/2003
charge
satisfied

THE CITY UNIVERSITY

Created 25/11/1988Registered 01/12/1988Satisfied 01/08/2003
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 17/12/1986Registered 29/12/1986Satisfied 04/04/2014

CompanyRankvs 204+ SIC 73200 peers
66

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.63× · 16/20
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.

Employees15/15 pts

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

Liquidity16/20 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£3.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.9M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.4M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£2.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£7.5M

Current Liabilities

£4.6M

Fixed Assets

£1.0M

Debtors

£4.6M

Cost of Sales

£12.8M

Admin Expenses

£9.0M

Profit After Tax

£1.2M

144avg. employees-186

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£0
Dividends paid£536k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£8.4M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£539k
Assets less current liabilities£3.9M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.63+£720k
20241.54+£800k
20221.26+£464k
20211.27
20200.97

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.