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Ariel (U.K.) Limited

01012542

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
73 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

The Tower House, Micheldever Station, Hampshire, SO21 3AL
Incorporated 27/05/1971

Previously known as

Ariel Exchange Limited · until 19/03/1987
Automated Real-Time Investments Exchange Limited · until 09/04/1985

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

unaudited abridged

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 23/01/2026

Due 06/02/2027

On track

Industry

66190
Other activities auxiliary to financial services

Officers

Mr Michael John Little

secretary · Since 13/07/1991

BRITISH · Age 75

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Michael John Little

director · Since 13/07/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 75

Also on 6 other boards

Mrs Susan Moira Jane Little

director · Since 17/03/2002

CO DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 75

Also on 4 other boards

Michael John Little

secretary

British

Michael John Little

director

British · England · Age 75

Susan Moira Jane Little

director · Since 17/03/2002

British · England · Age 75

Former

Karl Jerzy Rolewicz

director · Resigned 30/08/1991

Edgardo Pilnik

director · Resigned 30/08/1991

John Leigh Garner

director · Resigned 16/10/1991

Desmond Gerrard Mitchell

director · Resigned 27/12/1991

Rodney Michael Cornelius

director · Resigned 09/11/1992

Doyran Allen David Pawlyn

director · Resigned 16/02/1994

Tony Frank Counsell

director · Resigned 30/06/1994

Martin Gregory Thomas Foot

director · Resigned 19/12/1995

Philip Haydon Slater

director · Resigned 15/09/1998

Terry Franks

secretary · Resigned 22/09/2000

Stephen John Hazell-Smith

director · Resigned 08/12/2001

Desmond Gerrard Mitchell

secretary · Resigned 08/12/2001

Desmond Gerrard Mitchell

director · Resigned 03/08/2002

Persons with Significant Control

Mr. Michael John Little

75–100% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 75

The Tower House, Hampshire, SO21 3AL

Notified 01/07/2016

Mrs Susan Moira Jane Little

75–100% shares

British · England · Age 75

The Tower House, Hampshire, SO21 3AL

Notified 20/04/2023

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

THE INTERNATIONAL STOCK EXCHANGE OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED

Created 04/06/1993Registered 08/06/1993

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-22

Active

typeltd
2026-07-22

Private Limited Company

address line1The Tower House
2026-07-22

THE TOWER HOUSE

post townHampshire
2026-07-22

HAMPSHIRE

officer appointedLITTLE, Michael John
2026-07-22
officer appointedLITTLE, Michael John
2026-07-22
officer appointedLITTLE, Susan Moira Jane
2026-07-22

CompanyRankvs 5135+ SIC 66190 peers
25

Financial strength3th percentile among SIC peers · 1/25
Employees15th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.3× · 2/20
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 strength1/25 pts

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

Employees2/15 pts

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

Liquidity2/20 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

-£97k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£4k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£0

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£41k

Working capital

Current Assets

£41k

Current Liabilities

£138k

Fixed Assets

£6

Debtors

£37k

Gross Profit

£0

Admin Expenses

£0

Operating Profit

£0

Profit After Tax

£0

0avg. employees-1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£41k
Signed by 1.1.24Prepared with Company Accounts and Tax Online

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.30+£0
20230.30

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.