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Dictating Machine Co. Limited (The)

01056106

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

51 WARWICK WAY, LONDON, SW1V 1QS
Incorporated 26/05/1972

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

82990
Other business support service activities

Officers

Mr Brian Leonard Hart

director · Since 31/07/1990

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 88

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Brian Hart

secretary · Since 01/06/2014

Mr Darren Julian Hart

director · Since 14/10/2019

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Darren Julian Hart

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

British · England · Age 58

51, Warwick Way, London, SW1V 1QS

Notified 19/07/2023

Former PSCs

Mr Brian Leonard Hart

Ceased 19/07/2023

Charges5 outstanding

charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 01/05/1986Registered 07/05/1986
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 01/05/1986Registered 07/05/1986
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 01/05/1986Registered 07/05/1986
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 14/12/1984Registered 02/01/1985
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 11/04/1978Registered 21/04/1978

CompanyRankvs 13303+ SIC 82990 peers
71

Financial strength83th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees92th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.58× · 16/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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77
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.

Employees14/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£86k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£82k

Working capital

Current Assets

£224k

Current Liabilities

£142k

Fixed Assets

£4k

Debtors

£99k

6avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£7k
VAT£32k

Director Loans

Company owes directors£926

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£86k
Signed by Mr Darren Hart 17/11/2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20251.58-£17k£637k
20241.65-£5k£652k
20231.62+£22k£551k
20221.71+£9k—
20214.77+£10k£251k
20201.73+£125k£345k
2019-1.39-£113k—
20181.17——

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.