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Walstead Heron Limited

02586277

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
66 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

18 WESTSIDE CENTRE LONDON ROAD, COLCHESTER, CO3 8PH
Incorporated 27/02/1991

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 16/04/2026

Due 30/04/2027

On track

Industry

18129
Printing (other than printing of newspapers and printing of labels)

Officers

Mrs Debrah Harris

director · Since 26/11/2013

GROUP COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 1 other board

Mr Ian Southerland

director · Since 05/08/2024

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 9 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Walstead Press Group Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

18 Westside Centre, London Road, Colchester, CO3 8PH

Reg: 00933418 · Registrar Of Companies · Private Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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RBS INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

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RBS INVOICE FINANCE LTD

Created 23/05/2011Registered 28/05/2011Satisfied 03/10/2019
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CIGALA LLP

Created 06/04/2011Registered 15/04/2011Satisfied 02/08/2019
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satisfied

RBS INVOICE FINANCE LTD

Created 06/04/2011Registered 15/04/2011Satisfied 21/06/2011
charge
satisfied

RBS INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 06/04/2011Registered 14/04/2011Satisfied 03/10/2019
charge
satisfied

LEUMI ABL LIMITED

Created 06/07/2010Registered 07/07/2010Satisfied 26/05/2011
charge
satisfied

LEUMI ABL LIMITED

Created 07/09/2009Registered 16/09/2009Satisfied 26/05/2011
charge
satisfied

LEUMI ABL LIMITED

Created 05/12/2008Registered 19/12/2008Satisfied 26/05/2011
charge
satisfied

LANDSBANKI COMMERCIAL FINANCE

Created 01/02/2008Registered 06/02/2008Satisfied 11/12/2008
charge
satisfied

LANDSBANKI COMMERCIAL FINANCE

Created 15/11/2007Registered 16/11/2007Satisfied 11/12/2008
charge
satisfied

LANDSBANKI COMMERCIAL FINANCE

Created 01/12/2006Registered 08/12/2006Satisfied 11/12/2008
charge
satisfied

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Created 01/12/2006Registered 08/12/2006Satisfied 02/08/2019
charge
satisfied

LANDSBANKI COMMERCIAL FINANCE

Created 01/12/2006Registered 08/12/2006Satisfied 02/08/2019
charge
satisfied

LANDSBANKI ISLANDS HF (AS SECURITY TRUSTEE FOR THE SECURITY BENEFICIARIES) THE SECURITY TRUSTEE

Created 07/06/2006Registered 13/06/2006Satisfied 03/02/2007
charge
satisfied

LOMBARD NORTH CENTRAL PLC

Created 10/02/2006Registered 14/02/2006Satisfied 12/03/2009
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 26/11/2004Registered 11/12/2004Satisfied 03/11/2006
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 01/08/2001Registered 07/08/2001Satisfied 03/11/2006
charge
satisfied

PRINCECLIFF LIMITED

Created 16/10/2000Registered 21/10/2000Satisfied 10/12/2005
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 27/03/1991Registered 09/04/1991Satisfied 22/11/1996
charge
satisfied

PRUDENTIAL NOMINEES LIMITED

Created 27/03/1991Registered 05/04/1991Satisfied 19/08/1994

CompanyRankvs 3948+ SIC 18129 peers
27

Financial strength0th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.08× · 2/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength0/25 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.

Liquidity2/20 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the Directors with respect to going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Turnover

£4.6M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

-£13.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£167k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£493k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£12.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.2M

Current Liabilities

£14.0M

Fixed Assets

£84k

Debtors

£285k

Cost of Sales

£3.3M

Gross Profit

£1.3M

Admin Expenses

£520k

Operating Profit

£559k

Profit After Tax

£364k

30avg. employees+1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£12.8M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.08+£366k
20230.12

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.