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Bar Humbug Ltd.

03163018

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Has been liquidated
Insolvency history
Health Score
60 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
20/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Active insolvency proceedings (-20)

Details

1 C/O SEAGRAVE FRENCH LLP, NOTTINGHAM, NG7 2RR
Incorporated 22/02/1996

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2026

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 22/02/2026

Due 08/03/2027

On track

Industry

68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Officers

Mr Keiron Barry Armstrong

director · Since 10/06/2004

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 69

Mr Ian Hamilton Walker

director · Since 10/06/2004

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 70

Also on 37 other boards

Mr Ian Hamilton Walker

secretary · Since 30/07/2004

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 70

Also on 37 other boards

Mr Oliver John Charles Heynes

director · Since 20/03/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Ian Hamilton Walker

25–50% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 70

1, C/O Seagrave French Llp, Nottingham, NG7 2RR

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Keiron Barry Armstrong

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 69

1, C/O Seagrave French Llp, Nottingham, NG7 2RR

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Oliver John Charles Heynes

50–75% shares

British · England · Age 55

1, C/O Seagrave French Llp, Nottingham, NG7 2RR

Notified 06/04/2016

Insolvency History1 case

corporate voluntary arrangement

Philip Michael Lyon (practitioner)

CompanyRankvs 12191+ SIC 68209 peers
69

Financial strength91th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees93th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.27× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Insolvency history -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength23/25 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.

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

Insolvency history: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£690k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£7k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£3k

Working capital

Current Assets

£13k

Current Liabilities

£10k

Fixed Assets

£687k

Debtors

£5k

3avg. employees+3

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£690k
Signed by I Walker 21/08/2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.27+£389k
20241.66+£0
20233.08—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.