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Cardworks Ltd

01231890

activeactive proposal to strike off
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Accounts overdue
Registered office in dispute
Health Score
58 / 100

Notable Risks

10/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Accounts filing overdue (-15)
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

01231890 - COMPANIES HOUSE DEFAULT ADDRESS, Cardiff, CF14 8LH
Incorporated 31/10/1975

Previously known as

Lucas Graphics Limited · until 12/04/2007
Ryland Lucas Limited · until 26/01/1983

Compliance

Last accounts

30/06/2024

unaudited abridged

Next accounts due

31/03/2026

Overdue

Confirmation statement

Last: 03/10/2025

Due 17/10/2026

On track

Industry

18129
Printing (other than printing of newspapers and printing of labels)

Officers

Mr Michael Ronald Searles

director · Since 03/10/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48

Also on 27 other boards

Michael Ronald Searles

director · Since 03/10/2025

British · England · Age 48

Former

Robert Peter Garrett

director · Resigned 01/05/2015

Rita Ann Lucas

secretary · Resigned 03/05/2022

David James Lucas

director · Resigned 03/05/2022

Rita Ann Lucas

director · Resigned 03/05/2022

Ewan Albert Mccowen

director · Resigned 03/10/2025

Persons with Significant Control

Bolt Capital Holdings Ltd

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

71-75, Shelton Street, Covent Garden,, London, WC2H 9JQ

Reg: 16511651 · England · Limited Company

Notified 03/10/2025

Former PSCs

Mr David James Lucas

Ceased 03/05/2022

Ms Rita Ann Lucas

Ceased 03/05/2022

Mr Ewan Albert Mccowen

Ceased 03/10/2025

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

BIBBY FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD

Created 30/09/2022Registered 04/10/2022Satisfied 03/02/2026
Charge
outstanding

DAVID LUCAS · RITA LUCAS

Created 03/05/2022Registered 12/05/2022
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 20/05/1993Registered 27/05/1993Satisfied 31/03/2022
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 10/03/1987Registered 26/03/1987Satisfied 31/03/2022
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 18/12/1986Registered 31/12/1986Satisfied 31/03/2022

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-24

Active

typeltd
2026-07-24

Private Limited Company

post townCardiff
2026-07-24

CARDIFF

officer appointedSEARLES, Michael Ronald
2026-07-24

CompanyRankvs 3004+ SIC 18129 peers
45

Financial strength76th percentile among SIC peers · 19/25
Employees90th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.41× · 2/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceOne filing overdue · 5/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength19/25 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 compliance5/15 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

£61k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£13k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£150k

Working capital

Current Assets

£106k

Current Liabilities

£257k

Fixed Assets

£380k

Debtors

£42k

10avg. employees+7

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£204k
Assets less current liabilities£230k
Signed by 1.7.23Prepared with Company Accounts and Tax Online

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.41+£556
20230.75

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.