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Photofabrication Ltd

01001985

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

14 CROMWELL ROAD, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE19 2HP
Incorporated 08/02/1971

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 15/05/2026

Due 29/05/2027

On track

Industry

25990
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products

Officers

Mr Simon Richard Lane

director · Since 09/07/2001

CHARTERED ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Neil James Shorten

secretary · Since 17/08/2007

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 48

Also on 1 other board

Mr Paul Hugh Rea

director · Since 17/08/2007

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 49

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Neil James Shorten

director · Since 17/08/2007

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Neil James Shorten

Significant control

British · England · Age 48

14, Cromwell Road, Cambridgeshire, PE19 2HP

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Paul Hugh Rea

Significant control

British · United Kingdom · Age 49

14, Cromwell Road, Cambridgeshire, PE19 2HP

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Simon Richard Lane

Significant control

British · England · Age 67

14, Cromwell Road, Cambridgeshire, PE19 2HP

Notified 06/04/2016

Hooker Holdings Limited

75–100% shares

14, Cromwell Road, Cambridgeshire, PE19 2HP

Reg: 06310059 · England & Wales · Limited Company

Notified 29/01/2020

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 31/10/2022Registered 01/11/2022
charge
satisfied

SIMON RICHARD LANE

Created 17/08/2007Registered 25/08/2007Satisfied 26/02/2024
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 17/08/2007Registered 24/08/2007

CompanyRankvs 2326+ SIC 25990 peers
57

Financial strength85th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees25th percentile among SIC peers · 4/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.03× · 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 strength21/25 pts

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

Employees4/15 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£771k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£522k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£70k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.2M

Current Liabilities

£2.1M

Fixed Assets

£1.3M

Debtors

£1.2M

1avg. employees-90

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£119k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£7k
Assets less current liabilities£1.3M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.03+£32k
20241.04+£22k
20231.03—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.