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Universal Fire Limited

02440504

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Private Limited Company
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Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

MERLIN HOUSE MERLIN HOUSE, READING, RG7 4AB
Incorporated 06/11/1989

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

43290
Other construction installation

Officers

Mr James Anthony Higgs

director · Since 01/10/2000

FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 65

Mrs Louise Mary Higgs

director · Since 01/09/2008

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Persons with Significant Control

Mr James Anthony Higgs

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 65

8 Rainworth Close, Lower Earley, Reading, RG6 4DP

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Louise Mary Higgs

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 58

8 Rainworth Close, Lower Earley, Reading, RG6 4DP

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges0 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

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CompanyRankvs 1680+ SIC 43290 peers
69

Financial strength92th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees94th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.41× · 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 strength23/25 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.

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

cast significant doubt about the ability of the company to continue as a going concern. Turnover Turnover comprises the invoiced value of goods and services supplied by the company, net of Value Added Tax and trade discounts. Income is recognised when the company obtains the right to c

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/11/2025

Net Worth

£227k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£67k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£55k

Working capital

Current Assets

£189k

Current Liabilities

£134k

Fixed Assets

£307k

Debtors

£105k

8avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£11k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£362k
Prepared with Capium Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.41-£83k
20241.79-£40k
20232.87+£62k
20221.60+£4k
20212.11-£25k
20202.43+£22k
20191.99-£32k
20182.08—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.