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Contrive Limited

01971155

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

32 BERESFORD ROAD, E4 6EE
Incorporated 13/12/1985

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

62090
Other information technology service activities

Officers

Mr Michael Harold Caplan

secretary · Since 22/03/1992

ENGLISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 92

Also on 9 other boards

Mr Michael Harold Caplan

director · Since 22/03/1992

ELECTRONIC ENGINEER

ENGLISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 92

Also on 9 other boards

Mr Mark William Caplan

director · Since 13/03/2012

IT CONSULLTANT

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Daniel Caplan

director · Since 06/04/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 24

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Ms Lindsay Ann Caplan

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 45

32 Beresford Road, E4 6EE

Notified 01/01/2017

Mr Daniel Caplan

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 24

32 Beresford Road, E4 6EE

Notified 01/11/2023

Former PSCs

Mr Mark William Caplan

Ceased 06/04/2020

Mr Daniel Caplan

Ceased 18/07/2022

Mr Mark William Caplan

Ceased 01/11/2023

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 14/02/1992Registered 03/03/1992
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 11/08/1986Registered 12/08/1986

CompanyRankvs 1722+ SIC 62090 peers
74

Financial strength90th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees70th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.56× · 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 strength23/25 pts

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

Employees11/15 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

£172k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£172k

Working capital

Current Assets

£282k

Current Liabilities

£110k

Fixed Assets

£2

2avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£172k
Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.56+£41k
20231.75+£103k
20210.17-£7k
20200.30-£66k
20190.79+£66k
20180.26+£32k
20170.18—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.