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Martel Instruments Limited

01681996

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

STANELAW WAY, STANLEY, DH9 9XG
Incorporated 26/11/1982

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

small

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 04/12/2025

Due 18/12/2026

On track

Industry

26120
Manufacture of loaded electronic boards

Officers

Colin John Proudfoot

secretary · Since 02/08/2007

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Colin John Proudfoot

director · Since 06/04/2009

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Keith John Walker

director · Since 06/04/2009

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 70

Also on 8 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Martel Instruments Holdings Limited

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

Martel Instruments, Stanelaw Way, Tanfield Lea Industrial Estate South, Stanley, DH9 9XG

Reg: 05889630 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

charge
satisfied

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC

Created 17/01/2007Registered 26/01/2007Satisfied 04/03/2020
charge
satisfied

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC

Created 17/01/2007Registered 26/01/2007Satisfied 04/03/2020
charge
outstanding

ABERDEEN ASSET MANAGERS LIMITED

Created 17/01/2007Registered 23/01/2007
charge
outstanding

STEPHEN PAUL KENT

Created 17/01/2007Registered 23/01/2007
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 08/03/1994Registered 10/03/1994Satisfied 17/03/2007
charge
satisfied

NCB (ENTERPRISES) LIMITED

Created 14/05/1986Registered 31/05/1986Satisfied 01/03/1994
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 20/12/1982Registered 24/12/1982Satisfied 17/03/2007

CompanyRankvs 10+ SIC 26120 peers
78

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees89th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 29.59× · 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

£7.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£712k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£6.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£6.9M

Current Liabilities

£232k

Fixed Assets

£625k

Debtors

£5.8M

25avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£7.3M
Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
202429.59

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.