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Desco (Design & Consultancy) Limited

03613462

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

AZURE HOUSE 2 AZURE COURT, SUNDERLAND, SR3 3BE
Incorporated 11/08/1998

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

small

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 11/08/2025

Due 25/08/2026

On track

Industry

71122
Engineering related scientific and technical consulting activities

Officers

Mr Kevin Hall

director · Since 01/01/2007

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 55

Also on 1 other board

Mr Neil David Crowe

director · Since 01/04/2013

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Linda Susan Roberts

director · Since 01/01/2021

DIRECTOR AND COMPANY SECRETARY

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Also on 25 other boards

Mr Ross Starling

director · Since 25/11/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 40

Also on 12 other boards

Mrs Hannah Elizabeth Dougan-Gaftea

secretary · Since 07/04/2025

Persons with Significant Control

Desco (2011) Ltd

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Azure House, 2 Azure Court, Sunderland, SR3 3BE

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 12/11/2014Registered 12/11/2014
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 19/03/2003Registered 21/03/2003Satisfied 28/11/2014
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 28/08/1998Registered 03/09/1998Satisfied 09/07/2010

CompanyRankvs 38+ SIC 71122 peers
80

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.61× · 20/20
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 strength25/25 pts

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

Employees15/15 pts

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

Liquidity20/20 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

£3.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£722k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£3.8M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.2M

Current Liabilities

£1.4M

Fixed Assets

£191k

Debtors

£4.5M

Profit After Tax

£1.3M

83avg. employees+5

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£0
Dividends paid£1.1M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£4.0M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20243.61+£248k
20232.95+£759k
20192.41—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.