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Esp Colour Limited

03513763

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

THE COLOUR HUB MILBUCK CLOSE, SWINDON, SN2 8XU
Incorporated 19/02/1998

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

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

Officers

Mr Simon John Smogur

director · Since 01/01/2015

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 39

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Samuel Richard William Purchase

director · Since 28/01/2021

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 41

Also on 8 other boards

Mr Ben Simeon Forsey

secretary · Since 20/12/2021

Mr Ben Forsey

director · Since 17/11/2022

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 44

Also on 10 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Esp Co Holdings Ltd

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

The Colour Hub, Millbuck Close, Swindon, SN2 8XU

Reg: 11897263 · Companies House · Ltd Company

Notified 07/05/2019

Former PSCs

Mr Simon John Smogur

Ceased 07/05/2019

Mr Paul Andrew Bradley

Ceased 07/05/2019

Charges5 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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outstanding

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Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 02/06/2020Registered 10/06/2020
Charge
satisfied

HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 29/08/2018Registered 04/09/2018Satisfied 11/09/2020
Charge
satisfied

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 03/10/2016Registered 04/10/2016Satisfied 09/07/2020
Charge
satisfied

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 03/10/2016Registered 04/10/2016Satisfied 09/07/2020
charge
outstanding

ANGERSTEIN EXECUTIVE PENSION SCHEME

Created 12/10/2012Registered 24/10/2012
charge
outstanding

ANTHONY JAMES DYER, DAVID CHARLES DYER, STEPHEN ANTHONY DYER AND UNION PENSION TRUSTEES LIMITED

Created 17/02/2010Registered 18/02/2010
charge
satisfied

GE CAPITAL COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 25/06/2001Registered 04/07/2001Satisfied 07/10/2016
charge
satisfied

GE CAPITAL COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 01/11/2000Registered 02/11/2000Satisfied 07/10/2016
charge
satisfied

GE CAPITAL COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 17/03/2000Registered 21/03/2000Satisfied 07/10/2016
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 27/04/1998Registered 08/05/1998Satisfied 07/11/2014

CompanyRankvs 1413+ SIC 18129 peers
50

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees29th percentile among SIC peers · 4/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.13× · 12/20
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 strength24/25 pts

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

Employees4/15 pts

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

Liquidity12/20 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

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£1.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£203k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£623k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£824k

Working capital

Current Assets

£7.2M

Current Liabilities

£6.3M

Fixed Assets

£3.0M

Debtors

£5.6M

Admin Expenses

£4.5M

Profit After Tax

£533k

1avg. employees-132

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£359k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£5.5M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£180k
Bank loans & overdrafts£394k
Assets less current liabilities£3.8M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.13+£174k
20231.14-£527k
20211.22+£334k
20201.26+£97k
20190.87

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.