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Research & Development Systems Limited

03484624

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

Unit 7 Christon Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1XD
Incorporated 22/12/1997

Previously known as

Continuous Retorts Ltd. · until 10/08/2020
Research & Development Systems Limited · until 24/06/2020
Development Services Limited · until 19/01/2010
Design Sophistication Limited · until 04/03/1998
Mb131 Limited · until 25/02/1998

Compliance

Last accounts

30/12/2025

micro entity

Next accounts due

23/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 11/01/2026

Due 25/01/2027

On track

Industry

74100
Specialised design activities

Officers

Mr David Severs Lambert Bsc Hons

director · Since 09/02/1998

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM

David Severs Lambert

director · Since 09/02/1998

British · United Kingdom

David Arthur Routledge

director · Since 16/01/2026

British · United Kingdom

Mr David Arthur Routledge

director · Since 16/01/2026

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM

Also on 4 other boards

Former

Instant Companies Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 09/02/1998

Swift Incorporations Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 09/02/1998

Janice Lambert

secretary · Resigned 21/12/2001

Janice Lambert

director · Resigned 14/12/2002

Janice Lambert

secretary · Resigned 14/12/2002

Joan Baskerville Lambert

secretary · Resigned 20/10/2004

Joan Baskerville Lambert

director · Resigned 20/10/2004

Rebecca Jane Lambert

director · Resigned 03/07/2019

Rebecca Jane Lambert

secretary · Resigned 03/07/2019

Daniel Scott Lambert

director · Resigned 03/07/2019

David Arthur Routledge

director · Resigned 16/01/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Mr David Severs Lambert

75–100% shares

British · United Kingdom

Notified 22/12/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

TIME INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 26/04/2024Registered 01/05/2024

Change History

status → active
2026-07-10

Active

type → ltd
2026-07-10

Private Limited Company

address line1 → Unit 7 Christon Road
2026-07-10

UNIT 7

post town → Newcastle Upon Tyne
2026-07-10

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

CompanyRankvs 12816+ SIC 74100 peers
47

Financial strength57th percentile among SIC peers · 14/25
Employees73th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.34× · 2/20
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 strength14/25 pts

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

Employees11/15 pts

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

Liquidity2/20 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 30/12/2025

Net Worth

£3k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£80k

Working capital

Current Assets

£40k

Current Liabilities

£121k

Fixed Assets

£110k

2avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£30k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.34-£98k
20241.16-£11k
20231.41—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.