Less Common Metals Limited
02690088
Some Concerns
- No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
- Loss before tax (-10)
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
Details
Compliance
Last accounts
31/12/2024
full
Next accounts due
30/09/2026
Confirmation statement
Last: 24/02/2026
Due 10/03/2027
Industry
Officers
director · Since 11/12/2015
DIRECTOR
AUSTRALIAN · AUSTRALIA · Age 67
Also on 2 other boards
director · Since 24/11/2023
OPERATIONS AND TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 46
secretary · Since 19/12/2024
Persons with Significant Control
Lcmg Limited
Unit 2 Hooton Park, North Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 1BL
Reg: 06619924 · Companies House · Private Limited Company
Notified 06/04/2016
Former PSCs
Mr Grant Hadyn Smith
Ceased 24/02/2017
Charges0 outstanding
GRANT HAYDN SMITH
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VENTURE FINANCE PLC
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RUSSELL GRANT, JENNIFER MIDDLESMASS DAVID KENNEDY (THE SELLERS)
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CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 24450 peers78
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How is this score calculated?
Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.
Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.
Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.
One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.
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
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
Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024
Net Worth
£5.9M
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£337k
Cash in the bank
Profit Before Tax
-£1.2M
Bottom line earnings
Net Current Assets
£3.5M
Working capital
Current Assets
£5.8M
Current Liabilities
£2.3M
Fixed Assets
£2.9M
Debtors
£3.3M
Admin Expenses
£3.4M
Profit After Tax
-£1.1M
People Costs
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.55 | -£1.1M |
| 2023 | 2.87 | -£537k |
| 2022 | 2.43 | -£229k |
| 2021 | 3.08 | +£108k |
| 2020 | 4.16 | +£449k |
| 2019 | 2.72 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.