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Acorn Labels Limited

02888767

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

UNIT 28, ST. IVES, PE27 3LE
Incorporated 18/01/1994

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

17290
Manufacture of other articles of paper and paperboard

Officers

Barry Michael Arliss

secretary · Since 18/01/1994

BRITISH · Age 80

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Benjamin John Child

director · Since 01/07/2003

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Also on 1 other board

Mr Barry Michael Arliss

director · Since 01/03/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 80

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Barry Michael Arliss

Significant control

British · England · Age 80

Unit 28, Burrel Road, St. Ives, PE27 3LE

Notified 01/07/2016

Mr Benjamin John Child

Significant control

British · England · Age 52

Cloversfield, The Street, Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 6AA

Notified 03/10/2017

Former PSCs

Mr Benjamin Child

Ceased 03/10/2017

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 26/09/2012Registered 03/10/2012
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 09/05/2012Registered 19/05/2012
charge
satisfied

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC

Created 25/10/2007Registered 27/10/2007Satisfied 22/01/2018
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 04/07/2005Registered 09/07/2005Satisfied 17/01/2008
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

Created 23/02/2001Registered 08/03/2001Satisfied 17/01/2008
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 10/03/1997Registered 14/03/1997Satisfied 17/01/2008

CompanyRankvs 41+ SIC 17290 peers
70

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.26× · 12/20
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 strength24/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 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 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£2.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£648k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£625k

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.1M

Current Liabilities

£2.4M

Fixed Assets

£2.1M

Debtors

£2.0M

49avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.7M
Prepared with Taxfiler

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.26+£66k
20241.30+£218k
20231.31+£93k
20221.19+£273k
20211.04-£107k
20201.20+£281k
20191.07+£20k
20181.10—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.