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Industrial Design Consultancy Limited

02006035

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

PORTLAND BUSINESS CENTRE, DATCHET SLOUGH, SL3 9EG
Incorporated 03/04/1986

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 21/09/2025

Due 05/10/2026

On track

Industry

74100
Specialised design activities

Officers

Brian Gough

director · Since 21/09/1992

DESIGN ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 72

Also on 2 other boards

Dr Stephen Knowles

director · Since 23/02/2005

ENGINEER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 54

Also on 6 other boards

Mr. Paul Christopher Neame Tracey

director · Since 01/03/2016

MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 75

Also on 11 other boards

Mr Nicholas Chubb

director · Since 13/07/2022

INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 36

Persons with Significant Control

Dr Stephen Knowles

75–100% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 54

13 Portland Business Centre, Portland Business Centre, Manor House Lane, Slough, SL3 9EG

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 15/01/2014Registered 16/01/2014
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 28/01/2007Registered 30/01/2007Satisfied 26/01/2012
charge
outstanding

JAMES HAY PENSION TRUSTEES LIMITED

Created 04/04/2006Registered 22/04/2006
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 10/10/2003Registered 11/10/2003Satisfied 20/11/2013
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 10/02/1992Registered 17/02/1992Satisfied 08/04/2003
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 31/03/1988Registered 18/04/1988Satisfied 08/04/2003

CompanyRankvs 2241+ SIC 74100 peers
67

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees11th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.02× · 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.

Employees2/15 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£2.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£755k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.8M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.2M

Current Liabilities

£447k

Fixed Assets

£224k

Debtors

£1.5M

0avg. employees-27

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.0M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20255.02+£38k
20244.92+£200k
20233.19+£349k
20223.67+£179k
20216.98+£850k
20208.24+£0
20194.95—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.