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Universal Commercial Guarding Limited

02899949

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
82 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

70 WHITE LION STREET, LONDON, N1 9PP
Incorporated 18/02/1994

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

80100
Private security activities

Officers

Mr Alan Peter Baldwin

director · Since 20/01/1998

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 80

Also on 1 other board

Mr James Timothy Blake-Baldwin

director · Since 25/03/2019

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 39

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Jacques Marais

director · Since 11/04/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr James Timothy Blake-Baldwin

50–75% shares

British · England · Age 39

70, White Lion Street, London, N1 9PP

Notified 01/08/2017

Former PSCs

Mr Alan Baldwin

Ceased 01/04/2025

Mr Paul Graham Baldwin

Ceased 01/08/2017

Mr Peter John Dunckley

Ceased 01/04/2019

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 23/02/2024Registered 26/02/2024
Charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 10/06/2021Registered 10/06/2021
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 25/08/2009Registered 26/08/2009Satisfied 05/03/2026
charge
outstanding

ANDREW JOHN GIBBS AND CARL RUSSELL RADLEY

Created 09/09/2005Registered 15/09/2005
charge
satisfied

GRIFFIN CREDIT SERVICES LIMITED

Created 30/11/1998Registered 02/12/1998
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 19/05/1994Registered 26/05/1994

CompanyRankvs 324+ SIC 80100 peers
71

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.37× · 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.

Employees15/15 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£560k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£326k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£513k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.9M

Current Liabilities

£1.4M

Fixed Assets

£47k

Debtors

£1.6M

158avg. employees+6
Signed by 02899949 2024-04-01 2025-03-31 02899949 2025-03-31 02899949 2 2025-03-31 02899949 core:RetainedEarningsAccumulatedLossesPrepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.37+£41k
20241.40+£75k
20231.40+£1k
20221.41+£140k
20211.14—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.