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Optical Activity Limited

01116673

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
83 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

16 WILLOW GREEN, ST. IVES, PE27 4SW
Incorporated 05/06/1973

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2024

micro entity

Next accounts due

31/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 22/02/2026

Due 08/03/2027

On track

Industry

26511
Manufacture of electronic instruments and appliances for measuring, testing, and navigation
26701
Manufacture of optical precision instruments

Officers

Dr Jennifer Lynne Horn

director · Since 18/07/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 77

Also on 3 other boards

David Alan Symonds

secretary · Since 01/10/2001

BRITISH

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Dr Jennifer Lynne Horn

right-to-appoint-and-remove-directors-as-firm

United Kingdom · England · Age 77

16, Willow Green, St. Ives, PE27 4SW

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 18/08/1989Registered 22/08/1989
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK LTD

Created 13/03/1976Registered 18/03/1976

CompanyRankvs 408+ SIC 26511 peers
55

Financial strength70th percentile among SIC peers · 18/25
Employees34th percentile among SIC peers · 5/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.01× · 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 strength18/25 pts

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

Employees5/15 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 31/10/2024

Net Worth

£241k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£10k

Working capital

Current Assets

£43k

Current Liabilities

£43k

Fixed Assets

£233k

1avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£243k
Signed by Dr Jennifer Horn 11th March 2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.01-£33k
20232.32

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.