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Abacus Playgrounds Limited

02992616

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

UNIT 1 ORBITAL ONE TRADING ESTATE, DARTFORD, DA1 1QG
Incorporated 21/11/1994

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

43999
Specialised construction activities

Officers

Mr Geoffrey Walter Rodwell

director · Since 21/11/1994

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 72

Also on 8 other boards

Mr Luke Richard Overall

director · Since 20/02/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 37

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Darren Brian Spittles

director · Since 20/02/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48

Also on 8 other boards

Mrs Heidi Elizabeth Rodwell

secretary · Since 03/11/2023

Persons with Significant Control

Abacus Lawrence Group Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

11-30, The Creek, Northfleet, DA11 9AS

Reg: 06304841 · England · Limited Company

Notified 30/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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charge
satisfied

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BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 27/09/2007Registered 10/10/2007Satisfied 07/07/2010
charge
satisfied

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Created 27/09/2007Registered 09/10/2007Satisfied 07/07/2010
charge
satisfied

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Created 27/09/2007Registered 09/10/2007Satisfied 07/07/2010
charge
satisfied

CHARLES CLIFFORD SEAGER LAWRENCE, ST GEORGE TRUSTEES LIMITED, GEOFFREY CHARLES BOND, GEOFFREYCH

Created 27/09/2007Registered 06/10/2007Satisfied 25/03/2011
charge
satisfied

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Created 06/01/2006Registered 21/01/2006Satisfied 29/09/2007
charge
satisfied

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Created 29/10/2004Registered 03/11/2004Satisfied 29/09/2007
charge
satisfied

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Created 29/10/2004Registered 02/11/2004Satisfied 29/09/2007
charge
satisfied

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charge
satisfied

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Created 10/05/2002Registered 17/05/2002Satisfied 06/01/2005
charge
satisfied

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charge
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charge
satisfied

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CompanyRankvs 155+ SIC 43999 peers
80

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.13× · 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 strength25/25 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

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

£2.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.6M

Current Liabilities

£1.7M

Fixed Assets

£821k

Debtors

£3.1M

49avg. employees-4

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£65k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.7M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.13+£27k
20232.51+£17k
20222.35+£339k
20212.66—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.