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Universal A.V. Services Limited

02496514

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

HORIZON HOUSE, KEIGHLEY, BD21 5AL
Incorporated 26/04/1990

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

small

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 08/02/2026

Due 22/02/2027

On track

Industry

82302
82302

Officers

Nicholas Anthony Fitzpatrick

director · Since 01/12/2005

AUDIO VISUAL

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Mr Christopher Mark Gardner

director · Since 12/01/2016

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Also on 1 other board

Mr Andrew Robinson

director · Since 14/01/2016

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Universal Group Holdings Ltd

75–100% shares

Horizon House, Longcroft, Keighley, BD21 5AL

Notified 01/03/2021

Former PSCs

Mr Jonathan Paul Eden

Ceased 01/03/2021

Mr Nicholas Anthony Fitzpatrick

Ceased 01/03/2021

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

JONATHAN PAUL EDEN · GAYNOR ELIZABETH EDEN

Created 15/09/2023Registered 27/09/2023
Charge
satisfied

RBS INVOICE FINANCE LTD

Created 01/02/2023Registered 21/02/2023Satisfied 09/12/2024
Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

Created 10/03/2022Registered 11/03/2022
Charge
satisfied

CARL ASHLEY HARRIS

Created 12/01/2016Registered 23/01/2016Satisfied 18/01/2021
charge
satisfied

YORKSHIRE BANK PLC

Created 22/07/1991Registered 31/07/1991Satisfied 13/05/2022

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 82302 peers
80

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 7.15× · 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

£4.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£338k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£4.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.0M

Current Liabilities

£701k

Fixed Assets

£163k

Debtors

£4.4M

35avg. employees-2

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£154k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£4.5M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20247.15-£91k
20234.39-£65k
20225.12+£182k
20216.82-£17k
20207.07-£58k
20193.88

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.