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University Games Uk Limited

02882180

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

4 The Lanterns, 16 Melbourn Street, Royston, SG8 7BX
Incorporated 20/12/1993

Previously known as

Paul Lamond Games Limited · until 10/06/2019
Paul Lamond Toys And Games Limited · until 20/03/2001
Napir Games Limited · until 20/01/1997
Optictaste Limited · until 01/03/1994

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

small

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 20/12/2025

Due 03/01/2027

On track

Industry

82990
Other business support service activities

Officers

Mr Richard Derek Wells

director · Since 06/06/2016

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Also on 3 other boards

Alva Robert Moog

director · Since 18/10/2017

NONE

AMERICAN · AMERICAN · Age 70

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Darren Smith

secretary · Since 21/05/2026

Richard Derek Wells

director · Since 06/06/2016

British · United Kingdom · Age 62

Alva Robert Moog

director · Since 18/10/2017

American · American · Age 70

Darren Smith

secretary · Since 21/05/2026

Former

Waterlow Nominees Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 14/01/1994

Waterlow Secretaries Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 14/01/1994

Richard John Pain

director · Resigned 26/05/2016

Sandra Jean Robbins

secretary · Resigned 18/10/2017

Michael John Bucher

director · Resigned 18/10/2017

Simon Richard Pilkington

director · Resigned 18/10/2017

Margaret Fenton

secretary · Resigned 05/02/2025

David Lazarus

secretary · Resigned 21/05/2026

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 07/12/2017Registered 08/12/2017
charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 07/07/2004Registered 09/07/2004

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-28

Active

typeltd
2026-07-28

Private Limited Company

address line14 The Lanterns
2026-07-28

4 THE LANTERNS

post townRoyston
2026-07-28

ROYSTON

officer appointedSMITH, Darren
2026-07-28
officer appointedMOOG, Alva Robert
2026-07-28
officer appointedWELLS, Richard Derek
2026-07-28

CompanyRankvs 90+ SIC 82990 peers
80

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.73× · 20/20
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 strength25/25 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£5.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.3M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£5.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£6.8M

Current Liabilities

£1.2M

Fixed Assets

£161k

Debtors

£2.7M

17avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£80k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£103k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2025.0.111

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20255.73-£2.0M
20247.38+£590k
20235.45

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.