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Active Research Limited

03295909

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Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
73 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

21 HARWELL ROAD, POOLE, BH17 0GE
Incorporated 23/12/1996

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

27900
Manufacture of other electrical equipment

Officers

Mrs Michele Ann Whitehurst

secretary · Since 23/12/1996

COMPANY SECRETARY

BRITISH · Age 54

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Philip David Whitehurst Bsc Ceng Miee

director · Since 23/12/1996

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Michele Ann Whitehurst

director · Since 10/12/2018

COMPANY SECRETARY

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Justin Marc Cohen

director · Since 01/09/2025

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 45

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Philip David Whitehurst

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 59

21, Harwell Road, Poole, BH17 0GE

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Michele Ann Whitehurst

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 54

21 Harwell Road, Poole, BH17 0GE

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 07/01/2016Registered 14/01/2016

CompanyRankvs 843+ SIC 27900 peers
54

Financial strength80th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityNo balance sheet data · 0/20
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 strength20/25 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.

Liquidity0/20 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

£483k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£13k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

—

Working capital

Current Assets

—

Current Liabilities

£466k

Fixed Assets

£65k

Debtors

£364k

34avg. employees+5

Tax at Year End(2021)

Corp tax£0

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Prepared with Silverfin

EstimatesDerived

YearImplied Profit
2024-£469k
2023-£140k
2022+£106k

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.