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Cpi William Clowes Ltd

03369829

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
64 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

110 BEDDINGTON LANE, CROYDON, CR0 4TD
Incorporated 13/05/1997

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 06/05/2026

Due 20/05/2027

On track

Industry

18129
Printing (other than printing of newspapers and printing of labels)

Officers

Mr Jonathan Spencer Owen

director · Since 01/01/2022

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 8 other boards

Miss Tanya Clare Dunbar

director · Since 14/07/2023

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Christopher John Malley

director · Since 13/11/2023

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 8 other boards

Mr Gary Martin Urmston

director · Since 19/01/2024

GROUP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Also on 13 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Cpi Group (Uk) Ltd

75–100% shares

Portland House, Belmont Business Park, Durham, DH1 1TW

Reg: 5567817 · England And Wales · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

CREDIT AGRICOLE LEASING & FACTORING S.A.

Created 12/09/2025Registered 16/09/2025
Charge
outstanding

CREDIT AGRICOLE LEASING & FACTORING

Created 12/09/2025Registered 16/09/2025
Charge
outstanding

CREDIT AGRICOLE LEASING & FACTORING S.A.

Created 12/09/2025Registered 16/09/2025
Charge
satisfied

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED AS SECURITY TRUSTEE

Created 27/05/2022Registered 01/06/2022Satisfied 12/03/2026
Charge
satisfied

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED AS SECURITY TRUSTEE

Created 27/05/2022Registered 01/06/2022Satisfied 12/03/2026
Charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 23/07/2020Registered 27/07/2020Satisfied 24/01/2023
Charge
satisfied

AGFA GRAPHICS NV

Created 30/03/2017Registered 19/04/2017Satisfied 07/12/2023
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 23/11/2007Registered 27/11/2007Satisfied 27/06/2014
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 27/06/2005Registered 05/07/2005Satisfied 12/12/2009
charge
satisfied

HITACHI CAPITAL (UK) PLC

Created 27/05/2005Registered 28/05/2005Satisfied 03/07/2014
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 28/04/2004Registered 05/05/2004Satisfied 20/10/2004
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

Created 15/04/2004Registered 23/04/2004Satisfied 17/05/2007
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 25/03/2004Registered 31/03/2004Satisfied 09/02/2018
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 12/02/2004Registered 19/02/2004Satisfied 23/06/2005
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 12/12/2003Registered 18/12/2003Satisfied 23/06/2005
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

Created 15/10/1997Registered 23/10/1997Satisfied 26/05/2005
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/07/1997Registered 31/07/1997Satisfied 19/03/2004
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/07/1997Registered 31/07/1997Satisfied 19/03/2004
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS MERCANTILE BUSINESS FINANCE LIMITED

Created 21/07/1997Registered 25/07/1997Satisfied 18/01/2005

CompanyRankvs 2288+ SIC 18129 peers
42

Financial strength68th percentile among SIC peers · 17/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityNo balance sheet data · 0/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength17/25 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.

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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and assess the company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing as applicable, matters related to going concern; and use the going concern basis of accounting unless they either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or h

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£26k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£969k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

—

Working capital

Current Assets

—

Current Liabilities

-£2.0M

Debtors

£1.0M

Cost of Sales

£5.4M

Admin Expenses

£3.1M

Profit After Tax

-£969k

54avg. employees-4

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.0M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearImplied Profit
2025+£0
2024+£0
2023+£0
2022+£0

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.