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Escal Investments Limited

01085700

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

CAROUSEL AMUSEMENTS, BARRY ISLAND, CF62 5TQ
Incorporated 07/12/1972

Compliance

Last accounts

31/01/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/10/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 25/11/2025

Due 09/12/2026

On track

Industry

93290
Other amusement and recreation activities

Officers

James Thomas Crole

director · Since 19/07/2009

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Mr Lewis James Crole

director · Since 09/07/2021

MANAGER

BRITISH · WALES · Age 32

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr James Thomas Crole

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 58

Carousel Amusements, 3-4 Paget Road, Barry Island, CF62 5TQ

Notified 01/07/2016

Charges5 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 02/09/2005Registered 10/09/2005
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 02/09/2005Registered 10/09/2005
charge
outstanding

CARLSBERG-TETLEY BREWING LIMITED

Created 23/02/1996Registered 24/02/1996
charge
satisfied

BASS WALES AND WEST LIMITED

Created 18/03/1987Registered 25/03/1987Satisfied 12/06/1996
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 01/12/1982Registered 08/12/1982
charge
satisfied

R.F. HOWSE

Created 29/02/1980Registered 19/03/1980Satisfied 12/06/1996
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 11/04/1979Registered 24/04/1979

CompanyRankvs 54+ SIC 93290 peers
79

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees92th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 8.25× · 20/20
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 strength25/25 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.

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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/01/2025

Net Worth

£2.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£439k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.4M

Current Liabilities

£165k

Fixed Assets

£991k

Debtors

£921k

11avg. employees-3

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£17

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£269k
Bank loans & overdrafts£15k
Assets less current liabilities£2.2M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20258.25+£2k
20248.14+£81k
20235.59+£403k
20224.14-£40k
20206.15+£287k
20192.38+£112k
20182.12+£80k
20171.95—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.