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Sullivan Colour Laboratories Limited

01377446

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

5 EAST BIGHT, LINCOLN, LN2 1QH
Incorporated 06/07/1978

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

74209
Other photographic activities

Officers

Mr David Sullivan

secretary · Since 25/05/1991

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 73

Also on 6 other boards

Mr David Sullivan

director · Since 25/05/1991

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Steven Sullivan

director · Since 25/05/1991

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr David Sullivan

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 73

5, East Bight, Lincoln, LN2 1QH

Notified 30/06/2016

Mr Steven Sullivan

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 68

2, Pipers End, Hertford, SG14 2PB

Notified 30/06/2016

Charges6 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 22/03/1994Registered 30/03/1994
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 01/08/1991Registered 12/08/1991
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 31/05/1989Registered 06/06/1989
charge
outstanding

CRUSADER INSURANCE PLC

Created 12/10/1988Registered 13/10/1988
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 25/06/1987Registered 08/07/1987
charge
outstanding

CRUSADER INSURANCE PLC

Created 13/03/1987Registered 16/03/1987
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 03/07/1986Registered 23/07/1986Satisfied 01/04/1988

CompanyRankvs 198+ SIC 74209 peers
70

Financial strength63th percentile among SIC peers · 16/25
Employees94th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.12× · 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 strength16/25 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£6k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£15k

Working capital

Current Assets

£19k

Current Liabilities

£5k

Fixed Assets

£2k

Debtors

£8k

4avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£16k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20244.12+£0
20234.05+£0
20215.62+£0
202015.08+£0
20195.26+£0
20189.98+£0
20179.57—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.