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Colorama Processing Laboratories Limited

01246457

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

16 GREAT QUEEN STREET, LONDON, WC2B 5AH
Incorporated 27/02/1976

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

74209
Other photographic activities

Officers

Ashwin Amin

director · Since 31/07/1992

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · Age 78

Harish Mohanbhai Patel

director · Since 31/07/1992

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · Age 69

Also on 12 other boards

Vinod Mohanbhai Patel

director · Since 31/07/1992

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 73

Also on 1 other board

Jayesh Naresh Patel

secretary · Since 30/05/2017

Persons with Significant Control

Former PSCs

Maheshkumar Mohanbhai Patel

Ceased 01/04/2020

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

CBRE LOAN SERVICES LIMITED (AS SECURITY TRUSTEE FOR THE SECURED PARTIES (AS DEFINED IN THE INST

Created 19/05/2021Registered 21/05/2021
Charge
satisfied

IRE SECURITY LIMITED AS SECURITY AGENT AND SECURITY TRUSTEE FOR THE SECURED PARTIES

Created 21/12/2017Registered 28/12/2017Satisfied 30/06/2021
charge
satisfied

SYNDICATE BANK

Created 02/12/2009Registered 17/12/2009Satisfied 15/12/2017
charge
satisfied

SYNDICATE BANK (LONDON BRANCH)

Created 25/09/2008Registered 26/09/2008Satisfied 15/12/2017
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 25/11/1994Registered 06/12/1994Satisfied 15/12/2017
charge
satisfied

UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LIMITED

Created 30/09/1994Registered 01/10/1994Satisfied 24/03/2007
charge
satisfied

HAMBURGISCHE LANDESBANK

Created 04/07/1991Registered 10/07/1991Satisfied 15/12/2017
charge
satisfied

COMMERCIAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED.

Created 14/01/1988Registered 25/01/1988Satisfied 12/06/1991
charge
outstanding

SYNDICATE BANK

Created 12/06/1980Registered 13/06/1980

CompanyRankvs 18+ SIC 74209 peers
79

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees94th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 7.97× · 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.

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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£2.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£67k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.8M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.1M

Current Liabilities

£264k

Fixed Assets

£769k

Debtors

£2.0M

4avg. employees
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20257.97

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.