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Dowlis Inspired Branding Limited

01179852

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
77 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

UNIT 2 WOKING 8, WOKING, GU21 5SB
Incorporated 06/08/1974

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

medium

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 30/03/2026

Due 13/04/2027

On track

Industry

82990
Other business support service activities

Officers

Mr Kevin Christopher Doherty

director · Since 03/08/2018

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Richard Anthony Sowerby

director · Since 30/11/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 10 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Stridage Holdings Ltd

75–100% shares

Unit 2 Woking 8, Forsyth Road, Woking, GU21 5SB

Reg: 07664370 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

The Inspired Branding Group Limited

Ceased 06/04/2016

Charges4 outstanding

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outstanding

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Created 25/10/2024Registered 12/11/2024
Charge
outstanding

SANTANDER UK PLC (AS SECURITY TRUSTEE)

Created 25/10/2024Registered 29/10/2024
Charge
outstanding

SANTANDER UK PLC (AS SECURITY TRUSTEE)

Created 25/10/2024Registered 29/10/2024
Charge
satisfied

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 27/02/2024Registered 04/03/2024Satisfied 14/03/2025
Charge
outstanding

DAVEY PETER LYNN

Created 26/11/2021Registered 17/12/2021
Charge
satisfied

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 24/04/2019Registered 26/04/2019Satisfied 14/03/2025
Charge
satisfied

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 24/04/2019Registered 26/04/2019Satisfied 14/03/2025
Charge
satisfied

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 18/02/2019Registered 05/03/2019Satisfied 14/03/2025
Charge
satisfied

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 03/08/2018Registered 17/08/2018Satisfied 14/03/2025
Charge
satisfied

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 03/08/2018Registered 17/08/2018Satisfied 14/03/2025
Charge
satisfied

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 03/08/2018Registered 10/08/2018Satisfied 13/02/2025

CompanyRankvs 16+ SIC 82990 peers
70

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.25× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the entity's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least 12 months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going conce

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Turnover

£16.6M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£5.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£183k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£100k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£5.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£9.1M

Current Liabilities

£4.0M

Fixed Assets

£16k

Debtors

£7.8M

Cost of Sales

£11.3M

Gross Profit

£5.2M

Admin Expenses

£4.8M

Operating Profit

£390k

Profit After Tax

£100k

42avg. employees+2

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£20k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.1M
NI contributions£295k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£5.0M
Signed by R A Sowerby 4 December 2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.25+£100k
20232.11

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.