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Guardforce Security Services Limited

02879868

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

GUARDFORCE HOUSE, DUKES YARD, WATFORD, WD24 5AL
Incorporated 13/12/1993

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

82990
Other business support service activities

Officers

Edward Alfred Watts

secretary · Since 13/12/1993

MANAGER SERVICE INDUSTRY

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 77

Also on 7 other boards

Edward Alfred Watts

director · Since 13/12/1993

MANAGER SERVICE INDU

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 77

Also on 7 other boards

Mick Iqbal

director · Since 31/01/1994

COMPANY CHAIRMAN

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 68

Mr Imran Khan Iqbal

director · Since 01/10/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 33

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mick Iqbal

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 68

4 Grosvenor Crescent, London, NW9 9DA

Notified 01/07/2016

Edward Alfred Watts

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 77

24 Station Road, Littleport, Ely, CB6 1QF

Notified 01/07/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 31/12/2003Registered 08/01/2004
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 27/07/1999Registered 30/07/1999Satisfied 14/04/2022
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 21/01/1999Registered 02/02/1999Satisfied 24/12/1999

CompanyRankvs 10134+ SIC 82990 peers
73

Financial strength89th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.73× · 16/20
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 strength22/25 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.

Liquidity16/20 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

£229k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£121k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£204k

Working capital

Current Assets

£484k

Current Liabilities

£279k

Fixed Assets

£31k

Debtors

£186k

56avg. employees+1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£236k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.73-£105k
20232.24+£38k
20222.13—
20212.17—
20201.70+£28k
20191.71+£28k
20181.39+£51k
20171.20—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.