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Marketing Options Limited

02117910

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
75 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

3RD FLOOR, LONDON, EC2A 4NE
Incorporated 31/03/1987

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

group

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 24/01/2026

Due 07/02/2027

On track

Industry

82990
Other business support service activities

Officers

Mr Philip Grahame Payne

secretary · Since 06/01/1992

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 71

Also on 12 other boards

Mr Philip Grahame Payne

director · Since 06/01/1992

DIRECT MARKETING CONSULTANT

BRITISH · THAILAND · Age 71

Also on 12 other boards

David Hayward Haward

director · Since 29/11/1999

DIRECT MARKETING

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 1 other board

Mr Matthew Stephen Payne

director · Since 04/10/2021

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 38

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Philip Grahame Payne

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

British · Thailand · Age 71

3rd Floor, 86 - 90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Matthew Stephen Payne

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 38

3rd Floor, 86 - 90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE

Notified 22/12/2021

Charges0 outstanding

charge
satisfied

PPG SOUTHERN LIMITED (THE LANDLORD)

Created 04/06/2010Registered 12/06/2010Satisfied 25/06/2014
charge
satisfied

WINDSOR COMMERCIAL LIMITED

Created 31/08/2005Registered 13/09/2005Satisfied 25/06/2014

CompanyRankvs 30586+ SIC 82990 peers
59

Financial strength48th percentile among SIC peers · 12/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.11× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength12/25 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.

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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

exceeded its total assets by £1.5m. As stated in Note 2, these events or conditions indicate that a material uncertainty exists that may cast significant doubt on the Group's ability to continue as a going concern. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter. In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting in the pr

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2022

Net Worth

£825

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.0M

Current Liabilities

£2.7M

Debtors

£1.1M

Profit After Tax

-£413k

68avg. employees-22

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£126k

Balance Sheet

Total assets£3.2M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20221.11
20211.11
20191.16-£66k
20181.24+£57k
20171.71

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.