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Futures For Children Limited

03683754

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

THE MASTERS HOUSE & COLLEGE, MAIDSTONE, ME15 6YQ
Incorporated 15/12/1998

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

87900
Other residential care activities
88990
Other social work activities without accommodation

Officers

Mr Nicholas Charles Barnsby

secretary · Since 29/01/1999

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 67

Also on 11 other boards

Mr Nicholas Charles Barnsby

director · Since 29/01/1999

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 67

Also on 11 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Nicholas Charles Barnsby

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 67

Yaugher Manor, Queendown Warren, Hartlip, ME9 7XD

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Harold George Bettice

Ceased 29/03/2018

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 23/09/2013Registered 30/09/2013
Charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 23/09/2013Registered 30/09/2013Satisfied 08/12/2023
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 27/02/2013Registered 01/03/2013
charge
satisfied

HAROLD GEORGE BETTICE, NICHOLAS CHARLES BARNSBY AND DA PHILLIPS AND CO LIMITED AS TRUSTEES OF T

Created 06/01/2012Registered 11/01/2012Satisfied 06/02/2024
charge
satisfied

TRUSTEES OF THE FUTURES FOR CHILDREN RETIREDMENT BENEFITS SCHEME

Created 01/08/2010Registered 06/08/2010Satisfied 06/02/2024
charge
satisfied

DA PHILIPS & CO LIMITED,HAROLD BETTICE AND NICHOLAS BARNSLEY BEING TRUSTEES OF THE FUTURES FOR

Created 15/04/2009Registered 17/04/2009Satisfied 06/02/2024
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 18/12/2005Registered 21/12/2005Satisfied 06/02/2024
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 21/04/2005Registered 26/04/2005
charge
satisfied

NORWICH AND PETERBOROUGH BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 29/04/2004Registered 30/04/2004Satisfied 27/08/2008
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 20/05/2002Registered 30/05/2002Satisfied 06/02/2024

CompanyRankvs 1756+ SIC 87900 peers
62

Financial strength91th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees88th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.61× · 6/20
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 strength23/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 pts

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

Liquidity6/20 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£308k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£154k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£279k

Working capital

Current Assets

£434k

Current Liabilities

£713k

Fixed Assets

£603k

Debtors

£280k

24avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£15k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£324k
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production Advanced 2024 - FRS102_2024

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.61+£237k
20240.40+£28k
20230.26+£127k
20220.27+£224k
20210.29+£336k
20200.16-£1.1M
20190.11—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.