Action For Business (Bradford) Limited

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PRI/LTD BY GUAR/NSC (Private, limited by guarantee, no share capital)

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Health Score

79 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30

Filing

20/30

Financial

34/40

Risk

No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

CARLISLE BUSINESS CENTRE, BRADFORD, BD8 8BD

Incorporated 03/07/1992

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 17/07/2025

Due 31/07/2026

On track

Industry

82990

Other business support service activities

Officers

Dr Zulficar Ali Bs Chons 8hd

director · Since 20/02/2001

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 3 other boards

Hamayun Arshad Bsc (Hons)

director · Since 18/02/2003

CONSULTANT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 61

Ms Ruby Khalid Bhatti

director · Since 30/06/2010

SOLICITOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Peter Edwards

director · Since 28/09/2010

IT SALES AND MARKETING

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Francis Patrick Dignan

director · Since 25/06/2013

UNIVERSITY LECTURER/PRACTISING BARRISTER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Mr Javed Kausar Ahmed

director · Since 01/12/2013

FINANCE MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 69

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Hamayun Arshad

Significant control

British · United Kingdom · Age 61

Carlisle Business Centre, Bradford, BD8 8BD

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Francis Patrick Dignan

Significant control

British · England · Age 67

Carlisle Business Centre, Bradford, BD8 8BD

Notified 06/04/2016

Dr Mohammed Salam

Significant control

British · England · Age 79

Carlisle Business Centre, Bradford, BD8 8BD

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Javed Kausar Ahmed

Significant control

British · United Kingdom · Age 69

Carlisle Business Centre, Bradford, BD8 8BD

Notified 06/04/2016

Dr Zulficar Ali

Significant control

British · England · Age 68

Carlisle Business Centre, Bradford, BD8 8BD

Notified 06/04/2016

Ms Ruby Khalid Bhatti

Significant control

British · England · Age 55

Carlisle Business Centre, Bradford, BD8 8BD

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Peter Edwards

Significant control

British · England · Age 67

Carlisle Business Centre, Bradford, BD8 8BD

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mrs Anne Elisabeth Griffin

Ceased 10/05/2018

Mr Glenn Miller

Ceased 10/05/2018

Ms Samantha Keighley

Ceased 21/09/2018

Mr Abu Saeed Shaukat Ahmed

Ceased 06/04/2016

Mr Shazad Hussain

Ceased 15/08/2024

Mr Hugh Max Rolo

Ceased 01/04/2019

Ms Samantha Keighley

Ceased 21/09/2018

Charges3 outstanding

Charge

outstanding

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

Created 02/02/2018Registered 07/02/2018

Charge

outstanding

TRIODOS BANK N.V.

Created 02/02/2018Registered 07/02/2018

charge

satisfied

FUTUREBUILDERS ENGLAND LIMITED

Created 24/03/2011Registered 26/03/2011Satisfied 20/02/2018

charge

satisfied

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

Created 14/09/2009Registered 19/09/2009Satisfied 20/02/2018

charge

satisfied

THE ADVENTURE CAPITAL FUND

Created 29/09/2003Registered 08/10/2003Satisfied 16/11/2010

charge

outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 30/09/2003Registered 02/10/2003

CompanyRankvs 28321+ SIC 82990 peers
60

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25

Employees91th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15

LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.4× · 2/20

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.

Employees14/15 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

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

Turnover

£463k

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£723k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£35k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£191k

Working capital

Current Assets

£125k

Current Liabilities

£317k

Fixed Assets

£1.5M

Debtors

£124k

Operating Profit

£55k

Profit After Tax

£35k

5avg. employees+5

Director Loans

Company owes directors£11k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£52k

NI contributions£7k

Balance Sheet

Depreciation£50k

Assets less current liabilities£1.3M

Prepared with Sage Accounts Production 24.0 - FRS102_2024

EstimatesDerived

Year	Current Ratio	Implied Profit
2024	0.40	+£35k
2023	0.32	+£10k
2022	0.27	-£31k
2021	0.36	-£35k
2020	0.24	+£21k
2019	0.23	—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.