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The Preparation Group Limited

03446892

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

PREPARATION HOUSE, LINCOLN, LN2 4JB
Incorporated 03/10/1997

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

70100
Activities of head offices

Officers

Miss Tracey Jain Glew

secretary · Since 03/10/1997

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 11 other boards

Miss Tracey Jain Glew

director · Since 03/10/1997

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 11 other boards

Mr Paul Igo

director · Since 26/04/2013

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Miss Tracey Jain Glew

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

British · England · Age 62

Preparation House, Lincoln, LN2 4JB

Notified 30/06/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

SANTANDER UK PLC AS SECURITY TRUSTEE FOR EACH GROUP MEMBER

Created 03/09/2013Registered 05/09/2013
Charge
outstanding

SANTANDER UK PLC

Created 03/09/2013Registered 05/09/2013
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 04/06/2007Registered 12/06/2007Satisfied 15/04/2008
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 28/10/2004Registered 29/10/2004Satisfied 17/09/2013
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 12/09/2003Registered 16/09/2003Satisfied 15/04/2008
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 23/07/2002Registered 29/07/2002Satisfied 15/04/2008
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 12/05/2000Registered 20/05/2000Satisfied 15/04/2008

CompanyRankvs 2525+ SIC 70100 peers
66

Financial strength70th percentile among SIC peers · 18/25
Employees82th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.94× · 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 strength18/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees12/15 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 28/02/2025

Net Worth

£297k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£76k

Working capital

Current Assets

£156k

Current Liabilities

£80k

Fixed Assets

£334k

Debtors

£154k

3avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£7k
VAT£17k

Director Loans

Company owes directors£12k
Directors owe company£46k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£409k
Signed by T Glew 26/11/2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20251.94-£16k£337k
20242.47-£43£171k
20232.29-£118k£49k
20223.21+£107k—
20212.60+£251k—
20200.44-£106k—
20190.96-£84k—
20172.17——

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.