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Dolphin Finance Corporation Limited

01549655

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • 7 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

14TH FLOOR, LONDON, W1G 0PW
Incorporated 10/03/1981

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 19/07/2025

Due 02/08/2026

On track

Industry

82990
Other business support service activities

Officers

Mr Lawrence David Melville

director · Since 19/07/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Also on 27 other boards

Gloria Francesca Ellis

secretary · Since 04/07/2012

Mr Philip Maurice Enoch

director · Since 22/12/2014

COMPANY SECRETARY

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 78

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Philip Maurice Enoch

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 78

Flat 2 Totteridge Park, 22 Totteridge Common, London, N20 8NH

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Lawrence David Melville

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 64

14th Floor, 33 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0PW

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges7 outstanding

charge
satisfied

CABLE AND WIRELESS PLC

Created 10/11/2003Registered 15/11/2003Satisfied 10/02/2005
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 09/06/1992Registered 18/06/1992
charge
outstanding

CHEMCO EQUIPMENT FINANCE LTD

Created 30/03/1984Registered 13/04/1984
charge
outstanding

CHEMCO EQUIPMENT FINANCE LTD

Created 30/03/1984Registered 13/04/1984
charge
outstanding

CHEMCO EQUIPMENT FINANCE LIMITED

Created 31/03/1983Registered 13/04/1983
charge
outstanding

CHEMCO EQUIPMENT FINANCE LIMITED

Created 31/12/1982Registered 17/01/1983
charge
outstanding

CAROLINA BANK LIMITED

Created 31/03/1982Registered 05/04/1982
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS MERCHANT BANK LTD

Created 15/10/1981Registered 19/10/1981
charge
outstanding

LESLIE WILLIAM MELVILLE

Created 18/08/1981Registered 19/08/1981

CompanyRankvs 1277+ SIC 82990 peers
78

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees88th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.79× · 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.

Employees13/15 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

£3.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£4.0M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£3.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.9M

Current Liabilities

£1.0M

Fixed Assets

£24

Debtors

£220k

Profit After Tax

-£3k

4avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3.9M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20244.79-£3k
20234.83—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.