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Crank Nursery Limited

02913840

active
PRI/LTD BY GUAR/NSC (Private, limited by guarantee, no share capital)
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

CRANK NURSERY CRANK HILL, ST HELENS, WA11 7SD
Incorporated 29/03/1994

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 20/02/2026

Due 06/03/2027

On track

Industry

88910
Child day-care activities

Officers

Mrs Beryl Elizabeth Brighouse

director · Since 19/10/2010

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 77

Mrs Susan Roper

secretary · Since 08/08/2011

Mrs Pamela Anne Davenport

director · Since 30/07/2019

SELF EMPLOYED EDUCATION CONSULTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 72

Also on 1 other board

Mr Andrew James Lyons

director · Since 01/12/2021

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Nicola Jayne Garner

director · Since 25/06/2024

REGIONAL DIRECTOR AT HC1

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

CompanyRankvs 64+ SIC 88910 peers
78

Financial strength91th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.51× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength23/25 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going con

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2024

Net Worth

£211k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£227k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£145k

Working capital

Current Assets

£241k

Current Liabilities

£96k

Fixed Assets

£66k

Debtors

£15k

46avg. employees

People Costs

Wages & salaries£832k
NI contributions£42k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£211k
Interest receivable£3k
Signed by Mrs B E BrighousePrepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20242.51

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.