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The Original Grate Expectations Company Limited

02539250

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Has been liquidated
Insolvency history
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
20/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Active insolvency proceedings (-20)

Details

UNIT 24 RIVERSIDE BUSINESS PARK, SOUTH WIMBLEDON, SW19 2RL
Incorporated 12/09/1990

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2024

micro entity

Next accounts due

30/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 24/04/2025

Due 08/05/2026

Overdue

Industry

47789
Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores

Officers

Mr Joseph William Finnis

secretary · Since 12/09/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 11 other boards

Mr David John Cousins

director · Since 12/09/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Joseph William Finnis

director · Since 12/09/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 11 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Joseph William Finnis

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 68

Unit 24 Riverside Business Park, Lyon Road, South Wimbledon, SW19 2RL

Notified 25/04/2016

Insolvency History1 case

corporate voluntary arrangement

Martin Charles Armstrong (practitioner)

CompanyRankvs 464+ SIC 47789 peers
74

Financial strength89th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees77th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.91× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Insolvency history -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength22/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees12/15 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

Insolvency history: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/09/2024

Net Worth

£304k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£399k

Working capital

Current Assets

£399k

Current Liabilities

£102k

Fixed Assets

£6k

5avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£406k
Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20243.91+£50k
20233.02-£500
20223.03-£4k
20213.05+£6k
20202.74+£10k
20192.74+£25k
20182.52—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.