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Underwater Security Consultants Limited

01184587

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
79 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

H Q S WELLINGTON, VICTORIA EMBANKMENT, WC2R 2PN
Incorporated 19/09/1974

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

74909
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
80200
Security systems service activities

Officers

Mr Graham John Arthur Shaw Obe

director · Since 06/07/1995

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 92

Also on 9 other boards

Mr Christopher James Austen

director · Since 17/11/1999

MARINE CONSULTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Nicholas Allen Holtby

director · Since 17/01/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Mr George Gray

secretary · Since 17/01/2022

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Mark Nicholas Gray

director · Since 17/01/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Mr George Gray

director · Since 01/08/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 32

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Nigel Peter Brown

director · Since 01/08/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Graham John Arthur Shaw

Appoint directors

British · England · Age 92

H Q S Wellington, Victoria Embankment, WC2R 2PN

Notified 01/05/2016

Hill College Holdings

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

7&8, Church Street, Wimborne, BH21 1JH

Notified 01/01/2022

Charges3 outstanding

charge
outstanding

SCOTT LUARD

Created 05/09/2011Registered 09/09/2011
charge
satisfied

WESTLB AG

Created 23/11/2009Registered 04/12/2009Satisfied 13/09/2011
charge
outstanding

BEAUFORT NELSON LOANE

Created 30/04/2009Registered 16/05/2009
charge
outstanding

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 17/03/2004Registered 23/03/2004
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 14/08/2003Registered 22/08/2003Satisfied 23/11/2009
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 12/12/2000Registered 28/12/2000Satisfied 23/11/2009

CompanyRankvs 27671+ SIC 74909 peers
44

Financial strength30th percentile among SIC peers · 8/25
Employees93th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.02× · 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 strength8/25 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 30/06/2024

Net Worth

£100

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£83

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£5k

Working capital

Current Assets

£83

Current Liabilities

£5k

Fixed Assets

£18k

5avg. employees+5

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£12k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.02
2023155.23+£4.1M
20220.06
20210.06
20200.06
20190.06
20180.06

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.