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Raven Waste Paper Company Limited

01638665

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

Units 8-9 Endeavour Way, Beddington Farm Road, Croydon, CR0 4TR
Incorporated 28/05/1982

Previously known as

Yardshire Limited · until 28/09/1982

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/12/2025

Due 14/01/2027

On track

Industry

38110
Collection of non-hazardous waste

Officers

Christine Baker

secretary · Since 31/12/1992

BRITISH · Age 67

Also on 1 other board

Martin John Baker

director · Since 31/12/1992

WASTE PAPER MERCHANT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 67

Also on 1 other board

Michael David Baker

director · Since 31/12/1992

WASTE PAPER MERCHANT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Also on 1 other board

Christine Baker

secretary

British

Martin John Baker

director

British · United Kingdom · Age 67

Michael David Baker

director

British · United Kingdom · Age 64

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Martin John Baker

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 67

Units 8-9 Endeavour Way, Croydon, CR0 4TR

Notified 01/07/2016

Mr Michael David Baker

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 64

The Bungalow Pendene Kennels, Pendall Road, Bletchingley, RH1 4QH

Notified 01/07/2016

Charges3 outstanding

charge
outstanding

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED

Created 28/08/1992Registered 11/09/1992
charge
outstanding

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED.

Created 06/09/1991Registered 18/09/1991
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 04/11/1986Registered 13/11/1986

Change History

status → active
2026-07-12

Active

type → ltd
2026-07-12

Private Limited Company

address line1 → Units 8-9 Endeavour Way
2026-07-12

UNITS 8-9 ENDEAVOUR WAY

post town → Croydon
2026-07-12

CROYDON

CompanyRankvs 107+ SIC 38110 peers
76

Financial strength92th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees86th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.37× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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86
How is this score calculated?
Financial strength23/25 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 31/08/2025

Net Worth

£785k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£151k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£643k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.1M

Current Liabilities

£468k

Fixed Assets

£188k

Debtors

£961k

8avg. employees-1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£831k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.37+£146k
20242.22-£16k
20232.17—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.