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G.B. Geotechnics Limited

02113729

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

UNIT 2 DOWNING PARK, CAMBRIDGE, CB25 0NW
Incorporated 23/03/1987

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

group

Next accounts due

30/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 10/12/2025

Due 24/12/2026

On track

Industry

71111
Architectural activities

Officers

Mr George Stephen Ballard

director · Since 06/11/1992

SCIENTIFIC CONSULTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 78

Also on 4 other boards

Mrs Kay Frances Ballard

director · Since 06/11/1992

FINANCIAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 77

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Rachel Natasha Fletcher

director · Since 01/03/2021

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Also on 1 other board

Mr Robert Jack Scotney

director · Since 01/03/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 40

Mrs Rachel Natasha Fletcher

secretary · Since 01/04/2021

Also on 1 other board

Mr James Ballard

director · Since 01/05/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Kay Frances Ballard

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 77

Unit 2, Downing Park, Cambridge, CB25 0NW

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr George Stephen Ballard

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 78

Unit 2, Downing Park, Cambridge, CB25 0NW

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 07/01/2007Registered 09/01/2007
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 27/06/2003Registered 01/07/2003Satisfied 30/12/2010
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 25/01/1994Registered 01/02/1994Satisfied 30/12/2010

CompanyRankvs 991+ SIC 71111 peers
75

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.7× · 16/20
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.

Employees15/15 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.

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

£682k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£396k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£644k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.6M

Current Liabilities

£918k

Fixed Assets

£123k

Debtors

£1.2M

Profit After Tax

£159k

80avg. employees+2

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£20k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£50k
Assets less current liabilities£767k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.70+£138k
20241.69-£303k
20232.23+£76k
20221.83-£138k
20212.44+£833k
20203.76+£0
20192.70—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.