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Mel Research Limited

03000946

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

SOMERSET HOUSE, BIRMINGHAM, B2 5DP
Incorporated 13/12/1994

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

74909
Other professional, scientific and technical activities

Officers

Mrs Karen Etheridge

secretary · Since 08/10/2014

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Karen Etheridge

director · Since 08/10/2014

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Ching-Yi Chen

director · Since 13/05/2015

COMPANY DIRECTOR

TAIWANESE · ENGLAND · Age 48

Also on 2 other boards

Mr David Chong Ping

director · Since 01/01/2020

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Mr Elliot Thomas Simmonds

director · Since 13/10/2025

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 35

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mel Research Group Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Somerset House, 37 Temple Street, Birmingham, B2 5DP

Reg: 12242226 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 05/11/2021

Former PSCs

Aston Research Enterprises Limited

Ceased 16/04/2018

Mrs Ching Yi Chen

Ceased 05/11/2021

Mrs Karen Etheridge

Ceased 05/11/2021

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 15/10/2015Registered 16/10/2015
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 20/11/1995Registered 30/11/1995Satisfied 29/07/2014

CompanyRankvs 4318+ SIC 74909 peers
68

Financial strength84th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.11× · 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 strength21/25 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 30/09/2025

Net Worth

£85k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£52k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£68k

Working capital

Current Assets

£677k

Current Liabilities

£609k

Fixed Assets

£21k

Debtors

£478k

87avg. employees+26

Tax at Year End(2024)

Corp tax£25k
Dividends paid£178k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£89k
Signed by Miss Ching-Yi Chen 10/12/2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.11-£18k
20241.14-£277k
20231.79+£22k
20222.26-£123k
20211.80+£192k
20201.77+£116k
20191.66+£30k
20181.33—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.