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Kidding Around Limited

02890451

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)

Details

CHURCHFIELD HOUSE, DUDLEY, DY2 8RG
Incorporated 24/01/1994

Compliance

Last accounts

31/01/2025

dormant

Next accounts due

31/10/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/12/2025

Due 14/01/2027

On track

Industry

58110
Book publishing

Officers

Mrs Jane Lilian Peters

secretary · Since 24/01/1994

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · SCOTLAND · Age 68

Also on 5 other boards

Mrs Jane Lilian Peters

director · Since 24/01/1994

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · SCOTLAND · Age 68

Also on 5 other boards

Leslie George Peters

director · Since 24/01/1994

JOURNALIST

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 71

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Jane Lilian Peters

25–50% shares

British · Scotland · Age 68

79 Pettycur Road, Kinghorn, Burntisland, KY3 9RP

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Leslie George Peters

25–50% shares

British · Scotland · Age 71

79 Pettycur Road, Kinghorn, Burntisland, KY3 9RP

Notified 06/04/2016

CompanyRankvs 3076+ SIC 58110 peers
48

Financial strength17th percentile among SIC peers · 4/25
Employees81th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.31× · 2/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength4/25 pts

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

Employees12/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity2/20 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.

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/01/2026

Net Worth

-£5k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£5k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2k

Current Liabilities

£7k

2avg. employees+2
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20260.31

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.