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Alternative Software Limited

02025051

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
83 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

THE STUDIOS, CASTLEFORD, WF10 4TA
Incorporated 04/06/1986

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

62011
Ready-made interactive leisure and entertainment software development

Officers

Mr Roger David Hulley

director · Since 30/10/1991

SOFTWARE PUBLISHER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 71

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Roger David Hulley

75–100% shares

British · England · Age 71

The Studios, Colorado Way, Castleford, WF10 4TA

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC (TRADING AS VIRGIN MONEY) (COMPANY NUMBER SC001111)

Created 02/11/2022Registered 08/11/2022
charge
satisfied

BIBBY FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD (AS SECURITY TRUSTEE)

Created 07/11/2012Registered 08/11/2012Satisfied 31/08/2022
charge
satisfied

LIQUIDITY IMPORT FINANCE LIMITED (THE SECURITY HOLDER)

Created 12/11/2008Registered 14/11/2008Satisfied 22/10/2011
charge
satisfied

PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENT SMALL LOANS FUND L.P.

Created 29/09/2008Registered 30/09/2008Satisfied 29/06/2011
charge
satisfied

BIBBY FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED AS SECURITY TRUSTEE

Created 02/12/2005Registered 03/12/2005Satisfied 31/08/2022
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 13/11/2001Registered 15/11/2001Satisfied 29/06/2011
charge
satisfied

SAMUEL MONTAGU & CO. LIMITED

Created 21/02/2000Registered 01/03/2000Satisfied 26/04/2006
charge
satisfied

COUTTS & CO.

Created 10/09/1993Registered 17/09/1993Satisfied 26/04/2006
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 15/07/1993Registered 26/07/1993Satisfied 26/04/2006
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 12/09/1991Registered 23/09/1991Satisfied 26/04/2006
charge
satisfied

HIT & RUN MUSIC (PUBLISHING) LIMITED

Created 12/08/1991Registered 21/08/1991Satisfied 15/09/2006
charge
satisfied

FINANCE FOR BUSINESS (EUROPE) PLC

Created 28/09/1990Registered 02/10/1990Satisfied 30/09/1993
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 24/11/1989Registered 28/11/1989Satisfied 19/10/1991
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 21/05/1987Registered 29/05/1987Satisfied 19/10/1991

CompanyRankvs 322+ SIC 62011 peers
69

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees78th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.05× · 12/20
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.

Employees12/15 pts

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

Liquidity12/20 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 30/04/2024

Net Worth

£1.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£19k

Working capital

Current Assets

£182k

Current Liabilities

£173k

Fixed Assets

£2.0M

2avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.0M
Signed by 02025051 2023-05-01 2024-04-30 02025051 2024-04-30 02025051 core:CurrentFinancialInstruments core:WithinOneYear 2024-04-Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.05+£33k
20231.31+£23k
20220.88-£1k
20211.01+£5k
20201.26-£60k
20191.82—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.