Rapid Electronics Limited
01509592
Notable Risks
- No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
- Loss before tax (-10)
- Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
- 5 outstanding charges (-10)
Details
Compliance
Last accounts
31/12/2024
full
Next accounts due
30/09/2026
Confirmation statement
Last: 10/07/2026
Due 24/07/2027
Industry
Officers
director · Since 15/09/2023
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50
Also on 3 other boards
director · Since 12/02/2024
MANAGING DIRECTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60
Also on 5 other boards
director · Since 24/07/2025
DIRECTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48
Also on 2 other boards
Former
director · Resigned 25/02/2003
director · Resigned 14/11/2003
director · Resigned 20/06/2008
director · Resigned 05/10/2012
director · Resigned 17/12/2012
secretary · Resigned 17/12/2012
director · Resigned 17/12/2012
director · Resigned 19/05/2014
director · Resigned 08/05/2015
director · Resigned 13/03/2019
director · Resigned 19/09/2023
Persons with Significant Control
Rapid Electronics Holdings Ltd
Severalls Hall, Severalls Lane, Colchester, CO4 5JS
Reg: 7398923 · Companies House Uk · Private Company Limited By Shares
Notified 06/04/2016
Charges5 outstanding
HSBC BANK PLC
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Change History
Active
Private Limited Company
SEVERALLS HALL
COLCHESTER
CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 46520 peers70
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How is this score calculated?
Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.
Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.
Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.
One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.
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
Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024
Net Worth
£7.8M
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£2.5M
Cash in the bank
Profit Before Tax
-£168k
Bottom line earnings
Net Current Assets
£7.2M
Working capital
Current Assets
£10.3M
Current Liabilities
£3.1M
Fixed Assets
£818k
Debtors
£2.3M
Cost of Sales
£13.4M
Admin Expenses
£6.3M
Profit After Tax
-£138k
Tax at Year End
People Costs
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.29 | -£138k |
| 2023 | 2.76 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.