Chess Limited
02797895
Some Concerns
- Negative net worth (-10)
- Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
- 2 outstanding charges (-4)
Details
Compliance
Accounts
Confirmation statement
Industry
Officers
director · Since 10/03/1994
COMPANY DIRECTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66
Also on 22 other boards
director · Since 01/05/2005
CORPORATE FINANCE DIRECTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68
Also on 11 other boards
director · Since 01/05/2005
COMPANY DIRECTOR
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62
Also on 1 other board
secretary · Since 03/09/2010
director · Since 01/01/2019
COMPANY DIRECTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63
Also on 4 other boards
Persons with Significant Control
Mr David Pollock
British · United Kingdom · Age 66
Bridgford House, Alderley Edge, SK9 7JP
Notified 01/08/2016
Charges2 outstanding
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CompanyRankvs 7360+ SIC 61900 peers14
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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
Outstanding charges: -10 pts
Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.
Going Concern Doubt
not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Group and Parent 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 going c
Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2025
Net Worth
-£11.3M
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£849k
Cash in the bank
Net Current Assets
-£19.9M
Working capital
Current Assets
£1.6M
Current Liabilities
£21.6M
Fixed Assets
£8.6M
Debtors
£764k
Profit After Tax
-£1.8M
Tax at Year End
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.07 | -£4.8M |
| 2023 | 1.46 | +£10.2M |
| 2021 | 0.96 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.