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European Instruments Limited

01196641

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

SHOTOVER KILNS, OXFORD, OX3 8ST
Incorporated 16/01/1975

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

96090
Other personal service activities

Officers

Christopher John Morris

director · Since 23/12/2008

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 56

Also on 1 other board

Mr Daryl John Hitchcock

director · Since 14/01/2025

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Persons with Significant Control

Rowant Ltd

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Shotover Kilns, Old Road, Oxford, OX3 8ST

Reg: 06549569 · England · Limited Liability Company

Notified 21/08/2023

Former PSCs

Mrs Frances Mary Vanessa Morris

Ceased 26/02/2021

Mr Anthony Wilkinson Morris

Ceased 06/05/2019

Mr Christopher John Morris

Ceased 21/08/2023

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

ANTHONY WILKINSON MORRIS,FRANCES MARY VANESSA MORRIS & D A PHILLIPS & CO LIMITED

Created 17/06/1992Registered 18/06/1992
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 29/09/1988Registered 28/09/1988Satisfied 13/10/1989
charge
satisfied

HAMBRO LIFE ASSURANCE PLC

Created 18/06/1982Registered 22/06/1982Satisfied 24/09/1992

CompanyRankvs 28+ SIC 96090 peers
80

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.51× · 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 28/02/2025

Net Worth

£2.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.8M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.4M

Current Liabilities

£756k

Fixed Assets

£218k

Debtors

£608k

36avg. employees+4

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£169k
VAT£150k

Director Loans

Company owes directors£538
Directors owe company£137k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.9M
Signed by Mr C J Morris 05/08/2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20254.51+£249k£3.0M
20244.68+£2.6M
20234.25+£0
20224.12+£0
20214.85+£0
20206.93+£0
20196.60

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.