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Discovery Research Limited

03068609

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

25 GLOUCESTER PLACE, LONDON, W1U 8HT
Incorporated 15/06/1995

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 10/02/2026

Due 24/02/2027

On track

Industry

73200
Market research and public opinion polling

Officers

Mr Alan John Hathaway

director · Since 01/01/2003

MARKET RESEARCH

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Also on 3 other boards

Donal Noel Kelly

director · Since 01/10/2008

MARKET RESEARCH STUDIO MANAGER

IRISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Also on 1 other board

Mr Ben David Parker

director · Since 01/10/2008

MARKET RESEARCH STUDION MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Ben David Parker

secretary · Since 05/11/2020

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Alan John Hathaway

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 53

25, Gloucester Place, London, W1U 8HT

Notified 06/04/2016

Donal Noel Kelly

25–50% shares

Irish · England · Age 49

40, Cambridge Road, St. Albans, AL1 5LD

Notified 08/12/2020

Mr Ben David Parker

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 50

25, Gloucester Place, London, W1U 8HT

Notified 08/12/2020

Former PSCs

Mrs Patricia Anne Stuart Parker

Ceased 16/09/2017

Mr Kenneth Francis Parker

Ceased 16/09/2017

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

RICHARD NEVILLE LAY CBE, EUAN MICHAEL ROSS GEDDES (BARON GEDDES OF ROLVENDEN) JOHN ADRIANWATNEY

Created 10/03/2005Registered 17/03/2005

CompanyRankvs 28+ SIC 73200 peers
79

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.32× · 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 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.

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 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£609k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£570k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£566k

Working capital

Current Assets

£994k

Current Liabilities

£429k

Fixed Assets

£44k

Debtors

£424k

21avg. employees+2

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£7k
VAT£72k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£609k
Signed by Mr Ben Parker Mr Donal Kelly Mr Alan Hathaway 30/07/2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20252.32-£113k£1.4M
20242.39-£102k£1.5M
20232.64—£1.8M

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.