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Essex Security Services Limited

01422415

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

154-156 CHURCH HILL, LOUGHTON, IG10 1LJ
Incorporated 23/05/1979

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

96090
Other personal service activities

Officers

Terence Henry Donoghue

director · Since 23/05/1979

SECURITY ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 83

Also on 4 other boards

Christine Donoghue

secretary · Since 25/05/1991

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Also on 9 other boards

Christine Donoghue

director · Since 25/05/1991

SECRETARY

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Also on 9 other boards

Gerald Thomas Donoghue

director · Since 25/05/1991

SECURITY ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 1 other board

Mr Andrew Donoghue

director · Since 18/09/1998

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Former PSCs

Mr Terence Henry Donogue

Ceased 23/10/2023

Mrs Christine Donoghue

Ceased 23/10/2023

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 06/12/2005Registered 07/12/2005
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 18/08/1995Registered 25/08/1995

CompanyRankvs 3426+ SIC 96090 peers
76

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.55× · 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 strength25/25 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 31/08/2025

Net Worth

£1.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.2M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£556k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.6M

Current Liabilities

£1.0M

Fixed Assets

£599k

Debtors

£376k

24avg. employees-1

Tax at Year End(2022)

Dividends paid£318k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.2M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.55+£69k
20241.44+£47k
20231.41+£26k
20221.38+£54k
20211.30+£40k
20201.28+£127k
20191.14+£106k
20181.04

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.