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Porchlight

01157482

active
PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)
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)
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

15 NEW TOWN STREET, CANTERBURY, CT1 1BX
Incorporated 18/01/1974

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/12/2025

Due 14/01/2027

On track

Industry

55900
Other accommodation

Officers

Ms Stephanie Jane Goad

director · Since 29/06/2018

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Dr Jenny Robson

director · Since 12/07/2018

ACADEMIC

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Dr Nicholas Charles Ward

director · Since 20/05/2020

DOCTOR

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 1 other board

Mr Patrick Fuller

director · Since 30/09/2020

DIGITAL CONSULTANT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Timothy John Child

director · Since 15/12/2022

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Thomas David Abbott

director · Since 27/01/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 42

Also on 1 other board

Ms Anne Lesley Chapman

director · Since 27/01/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Claire Ellis-Waghorn

director · Since 27/01/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 42

Mrs Danica Mclean

director · Since 27/01/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Mrs Anna Linstead

director · Since 29/01/2025

TAX COMPLIANCE

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Ms Emily Katherine Vince

director · Since 19/03/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Edward Wilfred Long

secretary · Since 18/03/2026

Former

Ms Bernadette Coady-Mayall

director · Resigned 19/06/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Former PSCs

Mr Michael Barrett

Ceased 01/01/2024

Mrs Hilary Anne Edridge

Ceased 30/11/2024

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BIG ISSUE INVEST LIMITED

Created 17/04/2025Registered 28/04/2025
Charge
satisfied

CAF BANK LIMITED

Created 26/07/2021Registered 04/08/2021Satisfied 29/06/2023
Charge
satisfied

CAF BANK LIMITED

Created 26/07/2021Registered 04/08/2021Satisfied 28/06/2023
Charge
satisfied

CAF BANK LIMITED

Created 19/03/2021Registered 23/03/2021Satisfied 29/06/2023
Charge
satisfied

CAF BANK LIMITED

Created 16/12/2020Registered 17/12/2020Satisfied 29/06/2023
Charge
satisfied

CAF BANK LIMITED

Created 16/12/2020Registered 16/12/2020Satisfied 29/06/2023
charge
satisfied

HYDE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Created 29/04/1997Registered 08/05/1997Satisfied 05/10/2006
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 22/12/1995Registered 09/01/1996Satisfied 05/10/2006
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 19/12/1990Registered 24/12/1990Satisfied 05/10/2006
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 11/10/1984Registered 16/10/1984Satisfied 05/10/2006

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 55900 peers
80

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.31× · 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.

Employees15/15 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 31/03/2024

Turnover

£12.6M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£4.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.6M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£545k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£2.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.9M

Current Liabilities

£1.7M

Fixed Assets

£1.8M

Debtors

£2.0M

Cost of Sales

£10.8M

Gross Profit

£1.7M

Admin Expenses

£2.2M

Operating Profit

-£511k

199avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£4.0M
Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20242.31

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.