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Duncan Research & Development Ltd

03510251

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

HIGHER CHOLWELL HARBERTON, DEVON, TQ9 7RZ
Incorporated 13/02/1998

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 13/02/2026

Due 27/02/2027

On track

Industry

25620
Machining
68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate
72190
Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering

Officers

Mr David Alexander Duncan

director · Since 13/02/1998

MARINE ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 84

Also on 8 other boards

Mrs Marlene Elsie Duncan

director · Since 13/02/1998

HOUSEWIFE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 84

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Ian Mills

secretary · Since 10/05/2018

Persons with Significant Control

Mr David Alexander Duncan

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 84

Higher Cholwell Harberton, Devon, TQ9 7RZ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

charge
outstanding

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charge
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LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 22/04/2009Registered 24/04/2009
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 10/09/2008Registered 11/09/2008
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 15/04/2008Registered 17/04/2008Satisfied 14/06/2017
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 25/10/2007Registered 27/10/2007Satisfied 14/06/2017
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 26/10/2005Registered 01/11/2005Satisfied 14/06/2017
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 28/07/2005Registered 04/08/2005Satisfied 14/06/2017

CompanyRankvs 1271+ SIC 25620 peers
47

Financial strength66th percentile among SIC peers · 17/25
Employees51th percentile among SIC peers · 8/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.38× · 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 strength17/25 pts

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

Employees8/15 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£255k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£37k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£924k

Working capital

Current Assets

£575k

Current Liabilities

£1.5M

Fixed Assets

£1.6M

Debtors

£4k

3avg. employees+3

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£650k
Prepared with PTP Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.38-£323k
20230.24+£73k
20220.16+£88k
20210.51+£68k
20200.95+£44k
20190.93+£19k
20180.94—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.