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Forum Design & Manufacturing Limited

03121334

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

THE OCTAGON SUITE E2, 2ND FLOOR, COLCHESTER, CO1 1TG
Incorporated 02/11/1995

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 27/10/2025

Due 10/11/2026

On track

Industry

32990
Other manufacturing

Officers

Mrs Valerie Claire Pratt-Douglas

director · Since 03/11/1995

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 84

Simon Clifford Douglas

secretary · Since 18/11/1997

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Also on 1 other board

Simon Clifford Douglas

director · Since 26/11/1999

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Valerie Claire Pratt-Douglas

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 84

Suite E2, 2nd Floor, The Octagon, Colchester, CO1 1TG

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Simon Clifford-Douglas

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 62

Suite E2, 2nd Floor, The Octagon, Colchester, CO1 1TG

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 02/09/2015Registered 15/09/2015
Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 13/08/2015Registered 20/08/2015
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED TRADING AS ALEX LAWRIE FACTORS

Created 23/03/2001Registered 30/03/2001

CompanyRankvs 2464+ SIC 32990 peers
70

Financial strength84th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees85th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.85× · 16/20
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.

Employees13/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity16/20 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

£462k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£21k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£192k

Working capital

Current Assets

£419k

Current Liabilities

£226k

Fixed Assets

£571k

Debtors

£275k

11avg. employees-1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£54k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£764k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.85+£792
20232.04+£479
20222.06+£18k
20212.03+£46k
20201.80+£209
20191.22-£92k
20181.89—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.