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Acorn Packaging Services Limited

01670663

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
73 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

1422 LONDON ROAD, ESSEX, SS9 2UL
Incorporated 08/10/1982

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

micro entity

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 09/08/2025

Due 23/08/2026

On track

Industry

52290
Other transportation support activities

Officers

Mr Darren Paul Matthews

director · Since 31/03/1998

CARPENTER & JOINER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Mrs Francesca Anne Matthews

director · Since 24/11/2016

CLERICAL OFFICER

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Darren Paul Matthews

75–100% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 58

23, Curlew Avenue, Chelmsford, CM3 6TX

Notified 01/07/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

PETER JOHN MATTHEWS

Created 11/02/2016Registered 24/02/2016
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 07/11/2003Registered 25/02/2004Satisfied 06/10/2016

CompanyRankvs 1941+ SIC 52290 peers
62

Financial strength92th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees87th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.82× · 6/20
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 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.

Liquidity6/20 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

£182k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£49k

Working capital

Current Assets

£222k

Current Liabilities

£270k

Fixed Assets

£339k

4avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£290k
Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20240.82

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.