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Proteus Creative Communications Limited

02559910

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

470 BATH ROAD, BRISTOL, BS4 3AP
Incorporated 19/11/1990

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

micro entity

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 19/11/2025

Due 03/12/2026

On track

Industry

73110
Advertising agencies

Officers

Christine Pamela Cottrell

secretary · Since 19/11/1991

BRITISH

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Keith Paul Cottrell

director · Since 19/11/1991

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 70

Also on 9 other boards

Mrs Christine Pamela Cottrell

director · Since 06/10/2016

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Keith Paul Cottrell

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 70

470, Bath Road, Bristol, BS4 3AP

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HH CASHFLOW FINANCE LIMITED

Created 09/02/2015Registered 18/02/2015
charge
satisfied

RBS INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 19/08/2010Registered 21/08/2010Satisfied 10/03/2015
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 03/08/2010Registered 05/08/2010
charge
satisfied

ULTIMATE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 29/10/2008Registered 30/10/2008Satisfied 08/02/2012
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 03/12/1990Registered 17/12/1990Satisfied 24/08/2010

CompanyRankvs 78810+ SIC 73110 peers
63

Financial strength93th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.86× · 6/20
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 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.

Liquidity6/20 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

£147k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£118k

Working capital

Current Assets

£585k

Current Liabilities

£681k

Fixed Assets

£31k

10avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2018)

Corp tax£3k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£150k
Prepared with VT Final Accounts

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.86+£9k
20230.83+£13k
20220.87+£14k
20211.23-£15k
20201.44-£33k
20191.62+£7k
20181.77+£2k
20171.63—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.