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Cowan Architects Ltd.

02420614

active
Private Limited Company
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

9-10 OLD STONE LINK, EAST GRINSTEAD, RH19 4EF
Incorporated 07/09/1989

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

71111
Architectural activities

Officers

Mr David Roger Callin

director · Since 01/03/2018

ARCHITECT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 43

Also on 1 other board

Mr Gary John Harwin

director · Since 15/02/2023

LEGAL ADVISOR

SOUTH AFRICAN · ENGLAND · Age 52

Mr Simon Mark Spiteri

director · Since 15/02/2023

CHARTERED ARCHITECT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Mr Jonathan Robert Stewart

director · Since 15/02/2023

ARCHITECT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Cal Architects Uk Limited

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

9-10 Old Stone Link, Ship Street, East Grinstead, RH19 4EF

Reg: 15232719 · Companies House · Private Limited By Shares

Notified 12/04/2024

Former PSCs

Mr David Neville Cowan

Ceased 07/12/2017

Mr Phillip Ian Mumford

Ceased 12/04/2024

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 12/04/2024Registered 15/04/2024
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 22/12/1989Registered 02/01/1990Satisfied 15/03/2023

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 71111 peers
80

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.12× · 20/20
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.

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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 28/02/2025

Net Worth

£1.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£231k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.4M

Current Liabilities

£476k

Fixed Assets

£103k

Debtors

£2.2M

Profit After Tax

£69k

34avg. employees+5

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£32k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£2.1M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20255.12+£69k
20246.06+£279k
20235.11+£69k
20223.66+£293k
20214.37+£204k
20205.52+£14k
20192.82—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.