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Ion Science Limited

02359038

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

THE HIVE BUTTS LANE, ROYSTON, SG8 7SL
Incorporated 10/03/1989

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

26513
Manufacture of non-electronic instruments for measuring, testing and navigation

Officers

Mr Duncan Brian Johns

director · Since 01/05/1999

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 12 other boards

Mr Stephen William Newcomb

director · Since 01/06/2021

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Miss Nicola Anne Howard

director · Since 15/06/2022

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Also on 4 other boards

Jason Mark Evans

director · Since 28/10/2022

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 40

Mr Michael Carl Hawes

director · Since 01/10/2025

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Persons with Significant Control

Hive Technologies Group Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

The Hive, Butts Lane, Royston, SG8 7SL

Reg: 11583873 · Companies Registry For England And Wales · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 31/05/2019

Former PSCs

Mr Duncan Brian Johns

Ceased 09/03/2020

Frank William Houlton Dean

Ceased 31/05/2019

Mark Stockdale

Ceased 30/10/2019

Charges5 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Created 01/12/2025Registered 17/12/2025
Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 02/12/2022Registered 07/12/2022
Charge
outstanding

MARK STOCKDALE

Created 30/10/2019Registered 30/10/2019
Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 20/07/2017Registered 20/07/2017
Charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 23/06/2014Registered 26/06/2014Satisfied 24/12/2024
Charge
satisfied

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 25/03/2014Registered 25/03/2014Satisfied 24/06/2022
Charge
satisfied

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 25/03/2014Registered 25/03/2014Satisfied 24/06/2022
Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 16/01/2014Registered 17/01/2014
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 06/09/2011Registered 22/09/2011Satisfied 16/02/2015

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 26513 peers
70

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 8.38× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding 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.

Employees15/15 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are d

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2020

Turnover

£14.5M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£16.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.0M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£4.2M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£11.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£12.7M

Current Liabilities

£1.5M

Fixed Assets

£7.4M

Debtors

£7.6M

Cost of Sales

£4.9M

Gross Profit

£9.6M

Admin Expenses

£4.8M

Operating Profit

£4.3M

Profit After Tax

£3.8M

83avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£252k
Dividends paid-£247k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.0M
NI contributions£283k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£218k
Assets less current liabilities£18.6M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2020.0.247

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20208.38

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.