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Karas Plating Limited

02970659

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
79 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

71-73 HOGHTON STREET, SOUTHPORT, PR9 0PR
Incorporated 22/09/1994

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

unaudited abridged

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 29/09/2025

Due 13/10/2026

On track

Industry

25610
Treatment and coating of metals

Officers

Mr Christopher Victor Clarke

director · Since 23/02/2021

DIRECTOT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 34

Also on 12 other boards

Mr Alan Paul Pennington

director · Since 17/06/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Persons with Significant Control

Met-Fin Ltd

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

71/73, Hoghton Street, Southport, PR9 0PR

Reg: 09800162 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr James Peter Clarke

Ceased 06/04/2016

Mr Robert Ian Nelson

Ceased 15/12/2016

Mr Andrew Anthony Ashcroft

Ceased 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

A registered charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 06/07/2021Registered 20/07/2026Satisfied 20/07/2026
Charge
outstanding

NPIF NW DEBT LP ACTING BY NORTH WEST LOANS NPIF GP LIMITED AS THE GENERAL PARTNER OF NPIF NW DE

Created 16/11/2023Registered 21/11/2023
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 27/01/2023Registered 02/02/2023
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 06/07/2021Registered 07/07/2021
Charge
satisfied

SECURE TRUST BANK PLC.

Created 29/01/2021Registered 02/02/2021Satisfied 17/02/2023
Charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 22/05/2020Registered 22/05/2020Satisfied 19/07/2021
Charge
satisfied

ABN AMRO COMMERCIAL FINANCE PLC

Created 28/10/2015Registered 03/11/2015Satisfied 24/02/2021

CompanyRankvs 33+ SIC 25610 peers
77

Financial strength93th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees94th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.19× · 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 strength23/25 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.

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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£2.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£153k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.0M

Current Liabilities

£1.4M

Fixed Assets

£1.5M

Debtors

£2.1M

36avg. employees+2

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3.1M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.19+£527k
20235.69—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.