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Synthesys Defence Systems (Sds) Limited

02204802

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
68 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

Dalmar House Barras Lane Estate, Dalston, Carlisle, CA5 7NY
Incorporated 11/12/1987

Previously known as

Synthesys Systems Engineers Limited · until 05/03/2025
Estagold Computers Limited · until 06/04/1988

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 27/03/2026

Due 10/04/2027

On track

Industry

62090
Other information technology service activities
72190
Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
74909
Other professional, scientific and technical activities

Officers

Kurt Canfield

director · Since 22/11/2024

British · United Kingdom · Age 46

Amy Victoria Bryant

director · Since 05/03/2025

British · United Kingdom · Age 46

Former

Karen Hartas

director · Resigned 14/03/1988

Karen Hartas

secretary · Resigned 01/12/2004

Karen Hartas

director · Resigned 06/06/2007

Elaine Dolan

secretary · Resigned 31/10/2010

Elaine Dolan

director · Resigned 31/10/2010

Elaine Dolan

director · Resigned 31/10/2017

John Christopher Miller

director · Resigned 01/04/2020

Mark Charles Hudspeth

director · Resigned 01/04/2020

John Stephen Hartas

director · Resigned 05/03/2025

Gillian Hartas

secretary · Resigned 05/03/2025

Jacqueline Readman

director · Resigned 05/03/2025

Stephen Henry John Hartas

director · Resigned 05/03/2025

Persons with Significant Control

Delkia Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Galemire Court, Westlakes Science & Technology Park, Moor Row, CA24 3HY

Reg: 07339803 · The Register Of Companies Maintained By The Registrar Of Companies For England And Wales · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 22/11/2024

Former PSCs

Dr John Stephen Hartas

Ceased 22/11/2024

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 24/06/2010Registered 25/06/2010
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 14/12/1999Registered 21/12/1999Satisfied 02/08/2012
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 05/12/1997Registered 16/12/1997Satisfied 15/04/1999

Change History

statusactive
2026-06-10

Active

typeltd
2026-06-10

Private Limited Company

address line1Dalmar House Barras Lane Estate
2026-06-10

DALMAR HOUSE BARRAS LANE ESTATE

post townCarlisle
2026-06-10

CARLISLE

officer appointedBRYANT, Amy Victoria
2026-06-10
officer appointedCANFIELD, Kurt
2026-06-10

CompanyRankvs 31237+ SIC 62090 peers
37

Financial strength2th percentile among SIC peers · 1/25
Employees93th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.33× · 2/20
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 strength1/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 pts

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

Liquidity2/20 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

-£324k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£237k

Working capital

Current Assets

£114k

Current Liabilities

£351k

Fixed Assets

£7k

Debtors

£113k

7avg. employees-3

Tax at Year End(2024)

Dividends paid£81k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£229k
Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.33-£506k
20241.85+£72k
20230.89-£405k
20220.66-£293k
20210.70-£16k
20200.65-£365k
20191.82

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.