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Designspan Limited

01934305

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk

No risk factors detected.

Details

3 ST. ANDREWS CLOSE, SOUTHWOLD, IP18 6WA
Incorporated 29/07/1985

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 22/11/2025

Due 06/12/2026

On track

Industry

71121
Engineering design activities for industrial process and production

Officers

Mr Simon Ethell

director · Since 15/12/1990

ENGINEER

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 69

Mrs Phyllida Jane Ethell

secretary · Since 23/01/1995

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Phyllida Jane Ethell

director · Since 06/04/2016

SECRETARY

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Simon Ethell

25–50% shares

English · England · Age 69

3, St. Andrews Close, Southwold, IP18 6WA

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Phyllida Jane Ethell

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 73

3, St. Andrews Close, Southwold, IP18 6WA

Notified 18/07/2023

CompanyRankvs 2289+ SIC 71121 peers
67

Financial strength43th percentile among SIC peers · 11/25
Employees67th percentile among SIC peers · 10/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.7× · 16/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength11/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees10/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity16/20 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.

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

£1k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£38k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£23k

Working capital

Current Assets

£56k

Current Liabilities

£33k

Fixed Assets

£621

Debtors

£19k

2avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£24k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20251.70
20241.67
20233.27

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.