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Serrate Limited

01152062

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

CLOCK HOUSE, READING, RG1 4HP
Incorporated 18/12/1973

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

78109
Other activities of employment placement agencies
78200
Temporary employment agency activities

Officers

Mr Paul Jeremy Knight

secretary · Since 23/06/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 65

Also on 77 other boards

Mr Paul Jeremy Knight

director · Since 23/06/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 65

Also on 77 other boards

Mr Jerry Allan George Knight

director · Since 08/04/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 32

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Paul Jeremy Knight

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 65

Clock House, Reading, RG1 4HP

Notified 14/07/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Stewart Graham Dixon

Ceased 25/10/2024

Its (Enterprises) Ltd

Ceased 25/10/2024

Charges8 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

RBS INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 10/11/2015Registered 16/11/2015
charge
outstanding

RBS INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 09/07/2008Registered 17/07/2008
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 04/04/2008Registered 18/04/2008
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 20/04/2005Registered 23/04/2005
charge
outstanding

TOUCHSTONE EXHIBITIONS & CONFERENCES LIMITED

Created 18/05/2000Registered 26/05/2000
charge
outstanding

ORCHARD HOMES & DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED

Created 13/03/2000Registered 15/03/2000
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 13/05/1992Registered 19/05/1992
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 13/05/1992Registered 19/05/1992
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 02/02/1989Registered 20/02/1989Satisfied 13/07/1993
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 09/01/1984Registered 17/01/1984Satisfied 13/07/1993
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 28/08/1980Registered 04/09/1980Satisfied 13/07/1993

CompanyRankvs 3570+ SIC 78109 peers
60

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees91th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.35× · 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 strength24/25 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.

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

£642k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£4k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£1.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£845k

Current Liabilities

£2.4M

Fixed Assets

£2.2M

Debtors

£841k

10avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£20k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£660k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.35+£70k
20230.39+£126k
20220.89-£40k
20210.91-£13k
20200.91+£146k
20190.81+£11k
20180.79+£51k
20170.75

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.