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Shorthouse & Martin Limited

02688009

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
83 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

WORTHY HOUSE, BASINGSTOKE, RG21 8UQ
Incorporated 17/02/1992

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 12/05/2025

Due 26/05/2026

On track

Industry

69201
Accounting and auditing activities

Officers

Mr Leslie John Shorthouse

director · Since 01/08/1995

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 76

Deirdre Elizabeth Shorthouse

director · Since 20/02/2003

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 75

Also on 2 other boards

Deirdre Elizabeth Shorthouse

secretary · Since 14/12/2007

BRITISH · Age 75

Also on 2 other boards

Miss Rebecca Louise Gillett

director · Since 05/06/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 44

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Leslie John Shorthouse

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

British · United Kingdom · Age 76

Worthy House, 14 Winchester Road, Basingstoke, RG21 8UQ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 29/07/2016Registered 05/08/2016
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 10/04/2003Registered 16/04/2003Satisfied 04/07/2017

CompanyRankvs 2062+ SIC 69201 peers
71

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.07× · 12/20
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 strength24/25 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.

Liquidity12/20 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 30/09/2024

Net Worth

£560k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£25k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£25k

Working capital

Current Assets

£395k

Current Liabilities

£370k

Fixed Assets

£535k

Debtors

£308k

18avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£39k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£515k
Assets less current liabilities£560k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.07-£65k
20231.10-£54k
20221.07-£19k
20211.38+£16k
20201.02-£52k
20191.35-£93k
20181.20

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.