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S O S Systems Limited

01942596

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

5-6 MERLIN CENTRE, CRAWLEY, RH11 7XA
Incorporated 28/08/1985

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 29/04/2026

Due 13/05/2027

On track

Industry

46660
Wholesale of other office machinery and equipment

Officers

Mr Alun Ivor Evans

director · Since 09/05/1993

MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 70

Also on 23 other boards

Christopher James Sills

director · Since 01/12/1999

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 55

Persons with Significant Control

Sos Systems Holdings Ltd

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

5-6 Merlin Centre, County Oak Way, Crawley, RH11 7XA

Reg: 13127204 · Companies House · Company

Notified 02/03/2021

Former PSCs

Mr Alun Ivor Evans

Ceased 02/03/2021

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

ROWANMOOR TRUSTEES LIMITED AS TRUSTEE OF THE SUSSEX OFFICE SERVICES DIRECTORS AND SENIOR STAFF · CATHERINE JUDITH MARY EVANS AS TRUSTEE OF THE SUSSEX OFFICE SERVICES DIRECTORS AND SENIOR STAFF · ALUN IVOR EVANS AS TRUSTEE OF THE SUSSEX OFFICE SERVICES DIRECTORS AND SENIOR STAFF PENSION SCH

Created 07/01/2022Registered 10/01/2022
Charge
satisfied

CANON (UK) LIMITED

Created 19/06/2015Registered 10/07/2015Satisfied 10/03/2021
Charge
satisfied

AS TRUSTEES OF THE SUSSEX OFFICE SERVICES DIRECTORS AND SENIOR STAFF PENSION SCHEME · ALUN IVOR EVANS · CATHERINE JUDITH MARY EVANS · ROWANMOOR TRUSTEES LIMITED

Created 29/04/2015Registered 01/05/2015Satisfied 06/03/2020
charge
satisfied

CONISTER BANK LIMITED

Created 09/03/2011Registered 11/03/2011Satisfied 23/03/2015
charge
satisfied

GE CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FINANCE LTD

Created 16/12/2002Registered 17/12/2002Satisfied 28/09/2010
charge
satisfied

CATHERINE JUDITH MARY EVANS · ALUN IVOR EVANS · JAMES HAY PENSION TRUSTEES LIMITED

Created 22/01/2002Registered 25/01/2002Satisfied 28/09/2010
charge
satisfied

CITICORP VENDOR FINANCE (EUROPE) LIMITED

Created 01/05/2001Registered 05/05/2001Satisfied 28/09/2010
charge
satisfied

GE CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FINANCE LIMITED

Created 23/11/2000Registered 25/11/2000Satisfied 28/09/2010
charge
satisfied

COPELCO LIMITED

Created 29/09/2000Registered 13/10/2000Satisfied 28/09/2010
charge
satisfied

GE CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FINANCE LIMITED

Created 19/10/1999Registered 27/10/1999Satisfied 28/09/2010
charge
satisfied

CATHERINE JUDITH MARY EVANS · ALUN IVOR EVANS · JAMES HAY PENSION TRUSTEES LIMITED

Created 12/05/1999Registered 20/05/1999Satisfied 28/09/2010
charge
satisfied

ANGLO GROUP PLC

Created 02/02/1998Registered 10/02/1998Satisfied 28/09/2010
charge
satisfied

ANGLO GROUP PLC

Created 14/05/1997Registered 24/05/1997Satisfied 28/09/2010
charge
satisfied

ANGLO GROUP PLC

Created 06/08/1996Registered 22/08/1996Satisfied 04/09/1997

CompanyRankvs 77+ SIC 46660 peers
67

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees18th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 21.99× · 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 strength24/25 pts

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

Employees3/15 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 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£1.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£446k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.1M

Current Liabilities

£187k

Fixed Assets

£394k

Debtors

£2.5M

0avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£16k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£67k
Assets less current liabilities£1.9M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202521.99+£0
202521.99-£552k
20242.54-£2.3M
20233.56+£437k
20229.30+£512k
20215.86+£410k
20205.27-£854k
20193.12-£184k
20183.27+£1.1M
20171.94

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.