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Swallow Aquatics (Colchester) Limited

03591633

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Accounts overdue
Health Score
46 / 100

Notable Risks

10/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Accounts filing overdue (-15)
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

7 - 8 Britannia Business Park, Comet Way, Southend On Sea, SS2 6GE
Incorporated 02/07/1998

Compliance

Last accounts

31/01/2024

small

Next accounts due

31/01/2026

Overdue

Confirmation statement

Last: 02/07/2025

Due 16/07/2026

On track

Industry

47760
Retail sale of flowers, plants, seeds, fertilisers, pet animals and pet food in specialised stores

Officers

Michael Rex Seaby

director · Since 02/07/1998

British · England · Age 79

Nicholas Paul Seaby

secretary · Since 15/02/2000

British

Nicholas Seaby

director · Since 06/04/2000

British · England · Age 50

Former

Mattison Stapley Limited

corporate director · Resigned 02/07/1998

Company Secretarial Services Limited

corporate secretary · Resigned 15/02/2000

Diane Rosemary Seaby

director · Resigned 31/08/2014

Persons with Significant Control

Meldongreen Limited

75–100% shares

7 - 8 Britannia Business Park, Comet Way, Southend On Sea, SS2 6GE

Reg: 01421946 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 02/07/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BIZCAP LIMITED

Created 23/02/2026Registered 02/03/2026
charge
outstanding

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC

Created 05/10/1998Registered 17/10/1998

Change History

officer appointedSEABY, Nicholas Paul
2026-06-08
officer appointedSEABY, Michael Rex
2026-06-08
officer appointedSEABY, Nicholas
2026-06-08
statusactive
2026-06-08

Active

post townSouthend On Sea
2026-06-08

SOUTHEND ON SEA

typeltd
2026-06-08

Private Limited Company

address line17 - 8 Britannia Business Park
2026-06-08

7 - 8 BRITANNIA BUSINESS PARK

CompanyRankvs 3607+ SIC 47760 peers
15

Financial strength33th percentile among SIC peers · 8/25
Employees33th percentile among SIC peers · 5/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.04× · 2/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceOne filing overdue · 5/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength8/25 pts

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

Employees5/15 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 compliance5/15 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

amounts in the form of a bridging loan. These facts therefore cast material uncertainty on whether continued support can be provided and therefore company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The directors are confident that the parent company will return to a profitable position in the near future therefore generating sufficient future cashflows to meet future obligations a

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/01/2024

Net Worth

£2

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£596

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£689k

Working capital

Current Assets

£30k

Current Liabilities

£720k

Debtors

£30k

1avg. employees-56
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20240.04
20230.15
20220.13
20210.06
20200.06
20190.16
20170.07

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.