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Investacast Limited

01238636

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 7 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

INVESTACAST LTD, ILFRACOMBE, EX34 8PL
Incorporated 24/12/1975

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

small

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 21/06/2025

Due 05/07/2026

On track

Industry

24520
Casting of steel
24530
Casting of light metals

Officers

Mr Christopher James Thompson

secretary · Since 05/09/2007

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 9 other boards

Mr Christopher James Thompson

director · Since 05/09/2007

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 9 other boards

Mr Steven Bone

director · Since 31/03/2017

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 11 other boards

Mr Henry William Gregson

director · Since 31/03/2017

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 19 other boards

Dr Robert Paul Guest

director · Since 02/10/2023

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 11 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Investacast Ilfracombe Limited

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

Mullacott Trading Estate, Ilfracombe, EX34 8PL

Reg: 05354227 · Companies House · Limited By Shares

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Investacast Ilfracombe Limited

Ceased 14/07/2016

Charges7 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 24/04/2024Registered 07/05/2024
Charge
outstanding

HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 24/03/2021Registered 26/03/2021
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 08/03/2010Registered 10/03/2010Satisfied 12/05/2026
charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD (THE SECURITY HOLDER)

Created 10/10/2007Registered 12/10/2007
charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD (THE SECURITY HOLDER)

Created 10/10/2007Registered 12/10/2007
charge
satisfied

GORDON JOHN HARMAN

Created 05/09/2007Registered 14/09/2007Satisfied 18/03/2016
charge
satisfied

GORDON JOHN HARMAN

Created 05/09/2007Registered 14/09/2007Satisfied 18/03/2016
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 05/09/2007Registered 08/09/2007
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 05/09/2007Registered 08/09/2007
charge
outstanding

HSBC ASSET FINANCE (UK) LIMITED & HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LIMITED

Created 05/09/2007Registered 08/09/2007
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 18/08/1998Registered 27/08/1998Satisfied 11/09/2007
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 10/08/1987Registered 17/08/1987Satisfied 11/09/2007
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 26/07/1987Registered 07/08/1987Satisfied 11/09/2007
charge
satisfied

ENGLISH INDUSTRIAL ESTATES CORPORATION

Created 02/05/1984Registered 05/05/1984Satisfied 02/07/1994
charge
satisfied

G J HERMAN

Created 03/05/1983Registered 17/05/1983

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 24520 peers
69

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.84× · 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.

Employees14/15 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

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2023

Turnover

£10.0M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£10.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£49k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£747k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£9.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£12.3M

Current Liabilities

£2.5M

Fixed Assets

£1.8M

Debtors

£10.0M

Cost of Sales

£6.7M

Gross Profit

£3.2M

Admin Expenses

£2.2M

Operating Profit

£867k

Profit After Tax

£619k

65avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£265k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.8M
NI contributions£168k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£60k
Assets less current liabilities£11.5M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2023.0.135

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20234.84+£619k
20223.58

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.