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C.P. (Arts) Limited

01284805

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
71 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

ALPHIN BROOK ROAD, EXETER, EX2 8QF
Incorporated 03/11/1976

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 29/03/2026

Due 12/04/2027

On track

Industry

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

Officers

Mr Christopher Nicholls

director · Since 01/08/1997

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 1 other board

John Skudder

director · Since 31/03/2010

NONE

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Also on 1 other board

Mr James Alexander Nicholls

director · Since 08/01/2025

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 40

Persons with Significant Control

C.P. (Arts) Holdings Limited

75–100% shares

Alphin Brook Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter, EX2 8QF

Reg: 08012010 · England · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

A registered charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

LEGAL CHARGE

Created 29/01/1999Registered 27/07/2026Satisfied 27/07/2026
Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 21/02/2017Registered 22/02/2017
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 29/01/1999Registered 10/02/1999

CompanyRankvs 445+ SIC 18129 peers
75

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.53× · 16/20
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 strength24/25 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.

Liquidity16/20 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£744k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£196k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£461k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.3M

Current Liabilities

£868k

Fixed Assets

£595k

Debtors

£1.1M

30avg. employees+3

Director Loans(2023)

Company owes directors£18k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.1M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.53-£59k
20231.79—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.