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1hq Limited

02781951

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

3 Forbury Place, 23 Forbury Road, Reading, RG1 3JH
Incorporated 21/01/1993

Previously known as

Sandom Group Limited · until 25/09/2007
L.L.S. Holdings Limited · until 26/06/2002
The Sandom Partnership Limited · until 01/09/1995

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 09/02/2026

Due 23/02/2027

On track

Industry

74100
Specialised design activities

Officers

Jtc (Uk) Limited

secretary · Since 01/05/2024

BRITISH

Also on 395 other boards

Mr Timothy Peter Sheppard

director · Since 04/04/2025

GENERAL MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 55

Also on 44 other boards

Mr James Grant Berkshire

director · Since 04/04/2025

VICE PRESIDENT, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 53

Also on 26 other boards

Debbie Seeley

director · Since 01/07/2026

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 46

Jtc (Uk) Limited

corporate secretary · Since 01/05/2024

Reg: 04301763

Also on 395 other boards

Timothy Peter Sheppard

director · Since 04/04/2025

British · United Kingdom · Age 55

James Grant Berkshire

director · Since 04/04/2025

British · United Kingdom · Age 53

Debbie Seeley

director · Since 01/07/2026

British · United Kingdom · Age 46

Former

David Michael Richard Cecil Allen

director · Resigned 25/06/2003

John Faulkner Wringe

director · Resigned 30/06/2006

Jayne Lilly

director · Resigned 06/05/2008

Raymond Leslie Armes

director · Resigned 31/07/2008

Thomas Antony Lovett

director · Resigned 31/12/2008

Thomas Antony Lovett

secretary · Resigned 31/12/2008

Mary Say

director · Resigned 18/11/2009

Peter Charles Hollingsworth

director · Resigned 18/11/2009

Helen Victoria Leeson

director · Resigned 25/11/2015

Sara Ordona

secretary · Resigned 25/11/2015

Peter John Butler

director · Resigned 16/09/2016

Charles David Skinner

director · Resigned 31/03/2018

Peter Andrew Burrows

director · Resigned 21/01/2021

Robert Edward Hester

director · Resigned 14/03/2023

Ceuta Secretaries Ltd

corporate secretary · Resigned 20/03/2023

Craig Michael Hille

director · Resigned 17/10/2023

Michael Brian Yates

director · Resigned 08/12/2023

John Russell Sandom

director · Resigned 01/05/2024

Mark Bernard Artus

director · Resigned 01/05/2024

Ceuta Holdings Limited

corporate secretary · Resigned 01/05/2024

Charles David Skinner

director · Resigned 01/05/2024

Prasanna Nagnath Pitale

director · Resigned 07/02/2025

Donal Cumiskey

director · Resigned 04/04/2025

Ms Susanne Gail Johns

director · Resigned 01/07/2026

Susanne Gail Johns

director · Resigned 01/07/2026

Adam Templeman

director · Resigned 02/07/2026

Mr Adam Templeman

director · Resigned 02/07/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Ceuta Holdings Limited

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

3 Forbury Place, 23 Forbury Road, Reading, RG1 3JH

Reg: 08528478 · England · Private Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges0 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 20/07/2017Registered 21/07/2017Satisfied 10/08/2022

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-27

Active

typeltd
2026-07-27

Private Limited Company

address line13 Forbury Place
2026-07-27

3 FORBURY PLACE

post townReading
2026-07-27

READING

officer appointedJTC (UK) LIMITED
2026-07-27
officer appointedBERKSHIRE, James Grant
2026-07-27
officer appointedSEELEY, Debbie
2026-07-27
officer appointedSHEPPARD, Timothy Peter
2026-07-27

CompanyRankvs 780+ SIC 74100 peers
74

Financial strength74th percentile among SIC peers · 19/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.33× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength19/25 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.

Liquidity20/20 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

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

£17k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£619k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£266k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£2.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.4M

Current Liabilities

£776k

Fixed Assets

£29k

Debtors

£2.7M

Cost of Sales

£2.6M

Admin Expenses

£1.3M

Profit After Tax

-£222k

35avg. employees-7

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£1.4M

People Costs(2024)

Wages & salaries£2.7M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£2.6M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20244.33+£0
20247.00

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.