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Chameleon Codewing Limited

02472939

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

97 GOSBECKS ROAD, COLCHESTER, CO2 9JT
Incorporated 22/02/1990

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

96090
Other personal service activities

Officers

Mr Philip John Stanley

director · Since 31/05/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 69

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Paul John Osborne

director · Since 31/01/2005

COMPANY DIRECTOR

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Also on 12 other boards

Mr Ian John Yeldham

director · Since 01/08/2020

NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Ms Penny Went

secretary · Since 13/06/2022

Persons with Significant Control

Chameleon Codewing Holdings Ltd

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
significant-influence-or-control-as-firm

17-19, Smeaton Close, Colchester, CO4 9QY

Reg: 09452412 · England · Limited Company

Notified 01/07/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 02/09/2010Registered 07/09/2010
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 20/02/2001Registered 01/03/2001Satisfied 30/10/2010
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 13/10/2000Registered 25/10/2000Satisfied 30/10/2010
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 16/03/2000Registered 23/03/2000Satisfied 30/10/2010
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 12/04/1999Registered 26/04/1999Satisfied 30/10/2010
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLCTRADING AS MIDLAND GROWTH CAPITAL

Created 29/10/1998Registered 16/11/1998Satisfied 17/01/2001
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 29/10/1998Registered 11/11/1998Satisfied 28/11/2000
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 07/03/1997Registered 11/03/1997Satisfied 12/12/1998
charge
satisfied

GRIFFIN FACTORS LIMITED

Created 13/09/1993Registered 14/09/1993Satisfied 22/03/1997
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 05/07/1990Registered 10/07/1990Satisfied 12/12/1998

CompanyRankvs 95+ SIC 96090 peers
80

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.22× · 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£1.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£78k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.3M

Current Liabilities

£1.0M

Fixed Assets

£40k

Debtors

£852k

41avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End(2016)

Corp tax£36k
Dividends paid£1.6M

People Costs(2016)

Wages & salaries£2.5M
NI contributions£111k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.3M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.22-£95k
20232.52+£43k
20222.09-£23k
20212.22+£199k
20202.39+£67k
2019140.65+£60k
20182.78—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.