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Academy Signs Limited

02755795

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

UNIT 6 METRO TRIANGLE, MOUNT STREET, BIRMINGHAM, B7 5QT
Incorporated 14/10/1992

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

unaudited abridged

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 02/11/2025

Due 16/11/2026

On track

Industry

32990
Other manufacturing

Officers

Mr Stephen Michael Shepherd

secretary · Since 24/11/1992

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 65

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Gary Andrew Burbidge

director · Since 24/11/1992

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Stephen Michael Shepherd

director · Since 24/11/1992

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 65

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Gary Andrew Burbidge

Significant control

British · United Kingdom · Age 62

Lifford Hall Lifford Lane, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B30 3JN

Notified 01/07/2016

Mr Stephen Michael Shepherd

Significant control

British · United Kingdom · Age 65

Unit 6, Metro Triangle, Mount Street, Birmingham, B7 5QT

Notified 01/07/2016

Academy (Holdings) Limited

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

6 Metro Triangle, Mount Street, Birmingham, B7 5SU

Reg: 03116471 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 01/07/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

PEAK CASHFLOW LIMITED

Created 13/06/2016Registered 27/06/2016
charge
satisfied

CATTLES INVOICE FINANCE LTD

Created 14/10/2005Registered 29/10/2005Satisfied 08/09/2016
charge
satisfied

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LIMITED

Created 31/10/2000Registered 01/11/2000Satisfied 20/03/2015

CompanyRankvs 3420+ SIC 32990 peers
62

Financial strength69th percentile among SIC peers · 17/25
Employees89th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.25× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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72
How is this score calculated?
Financial strength17/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees13/15 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£91k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£156k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£91k

Working capital

Current Assets

£459k

Current Liabilities

£368k

Debtors

£298k

16avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£91k
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production Advanced 2024 - FRS102_2024

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.25+£67k
20231.07+£2k
20221.08-£42k
20211.18+£32k
20201.24+£6k
20191.06+£1k
20181.07—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.