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Distinctive Systems Limited

01632153

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

AMY JOHNSON WAY, YO30 4XT
Incorporated 29/04/1982

Compliance

Last accounts

31/07/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/04/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 29/10/2025

Due 12/11/2026

On track

Industry

58290
Other software publishing

Officers

Mrs Jacqueline Sheilah Maclachlan Whitehead

director · Since 20/12/1992

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 76

Also on 1 other board

Mr Alexander James Whitehead

director · Since 13/04/2012

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Mr Edward Christian Whitehead

director · Since 13/04/2012

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Mr Paul John Mcjannett

director · Since 01/05/2014

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Alexander James Whitehead

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 50

Amy Johnson Way, YO30 4XT

Notified 29/10/2024

Mr Edward Christian Whitehead

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 47

Amy Johnson Way, YO30 4XT

Notified 29/10/2024

Former PSCs

Mr Michael John Whitehead

Ceased 29/10/2024

Mrs Jacqueline Sheilah Maclachlan Whitehead

Ceased 29/10/2024

Charges1 outstanding

charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 09/06/1995Registered 01/05/1996Satisfied 20/04/2009
charge
satisfied

FRANK RONALD WHITEHEAD AND MARGARET MARY WHITEHEAD

Created 17/07/1995Registered 03/08/1995Satisfied 20/04/2009
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 27/04/1995Registered 04/05/1995
charge
satisfied

FRANK RONALD WHITEHEAD · MARGARET MARY WHITEHEAD

Created 31/03/1989Registered 13/04/1989Satisfied 20/04/2009
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 11/08/1982Registered 18/08/1982Satisfied 06/06/1995

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 58290 peers
80

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 9.2× · 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.

Employees15/15 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 31/07/2025

Net Worth

£3.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£3.3M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£3.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.6M

Current Liabilities

£397k

Fixed Assets

£601k

Debtors

£358k

20avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£109k
VAT£69k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£6k
Assets less current liabilities£3.9M
Signed by J S Whitehead 17/02/2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20259.20+£0£1.4M
20259.20+£354k£1.4M
20249.08+£297k
20239.74+£353k
20227.71+£511k
20219.21+£148k
20208.38
20196.11
20185.50

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.