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Darker Than Blue Limited

03688910

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Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

5 LONDON ROAD, RAINHAM, KENT, ME8 7RG
Incorporated 24/12/1998

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

58110
Book publishing
93290
Other amusement and recreation activities

Officers

Jane Ann Warburton

secretary · Since 24/12/1998

BRITISH · Age 69

Mr Simon Audas Robinson

director · Since 24/12/1998

RECORDING EXECUTIVE

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 71

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Simon Audas Robinson

25–50% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 71

5 London Road, Rainham, Kent, ME8 7RG

Notified 06/04/2016

Ms Jane Ann Warburton

25–50% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 69

5 London Road, Rainham, Kent, ME8 7RG

Notified 06/04/2016

CompanyRankvs 3430+ SIC 58110 peers
35

Financial strength39th percentile among SIC peers · 10/25
Employees19th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.13× · 2/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength10/25 pts

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

Employees3/15 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

Ireland" including the provisions of Section 1A "Small Entities" and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Significant judgements - going concern When preparing the financial statements, the director has assessed whether there are significant doubts about the company's ability to continue as a going concern, particularly as there

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£2

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£70k

Working capital

Current Assets

£10k

Current Liabilities

£80k

Fixed Assets

£79

Debtors

£2k

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£70k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20250.13
20240.10
20230.22
20220.28
20210.35
20190.61
20181.13

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.