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Discovery Research Limited

03068609

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 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 52

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 52

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
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 24/03/1996Registered 29/03/1996Satisfied 19/04/2017
charge
satisfied

BARLOW ARCHITECTURAL AND SECURITY LIMITED

Created 08/03/1996Registered 21/03/1996Satisfied 19/04/2017
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 16/02/1996Registered 26/02/1996Satisfied 25/06/2009

CompanyRankvs 57+ SIC 73200 peers
78

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.39× · 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.

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

£723k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£654k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£703k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.2M

Current Liabilities

£507k

Fixed Assets

£20k

Debtors

£556k

19avg. employees-1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£56k
VAT£75k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£723k
Signed by B Parker D Kelly Mr Alan Hathaway 19/08/2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20242.39-£102k£1.5M
20232.64+£178k£1.8M
20222.20+£73k£1.6M
20212.42+£18k£2.2M
20202.70-£382k£228k
20193.79£1.6M

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.