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Austin Desmond Fine Art Limited

01865098

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
71 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

8TH FLOOR BECKET HOUSE, LONDON, EC2R 8DD
Incorporated 21/11/1984

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/12/2025

Due 14/01/2027

On track

Industry

47799
Retail sale of second-hand goods in stores

Officers

John Anthony Wilfred Austin

director · Since 31/12/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 80

Also on 5 other boards

Mrs Philippa Austin

secretary · Since 01/04/2001

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 79

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr John Anthony Wilfred Austin

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

British · United Kingdom · Age 80

Level 5a, Maple House, London, W1T 7NF

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 10/07/1990Registered 25/07/1990Satisfied 26/01/2001
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 10/07/1990Registered 25/07/1990Satisfied 26/01/2001
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 11/04/1990Registered 27/04/1990
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 29/08/1989Registered 07/09/1989
charge
satisfied

BALTIC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED

Created 19/06/1989Registered 21/06/1989Satisfied 16/10/1991
charge
satisfied

ALLIED IRISH BANKS PLC

Created 30/05/1989Registered 09/06/1989Satisfied 24/03/1990
charge
satisfied

ALLIED IRISH BANK PLC

Created 18/05/1989Registered 01/06/1989Satisfied 24/03/1990
charge
satisfied

ALLIED IRISH BANK PLC

Created 18/05/1989Registered 01/06/1989Satisfied 24/03/1990

CompanyRankvs 241+ SIC 47799 peers
68

Financial strength90th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees34th percentile among SIC peers · 5/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 8.71× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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241Austin Desmond Fine Art Limited
78
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.

Employees5/15 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 31/10/2024

Net Worth

£232k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£127k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£231k

Working capital

Current Assets

£261k

Current Liabilities

£30k

Fixed Assets

£445

Debtors

£80k

1avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£232k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2023.0.135

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20248.71+£75k
20237.81+£57k
20221.68-£29k
20213.02-£11k
20202.56+£178k
20190.64—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.