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Serchen Limited

03689412

activeactive proposal to strike off
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
71 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

Waverley House, 115-119 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8DY
Incorporated 29/12/1998

Previously known as

Web Host Directory Limited · until 05/12/2016
Inspiring Technologies Limited · until 18/06/2001

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

dormant

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 14/12/2025

Due 28/12/2026

On track

Industry

99999
Dormant company

Officers

Mr James Paul Ketchell

director · Since 29/11/1999

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 55

Also on 4 other boards

James Paul Ketchell

director · Since 29/11/1999

British · United Kingdom · Age 55

Former

Waterlow Nominees Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 29/12/1998

Waterlow Secretaries Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 29/12/1998

Clare Hobbs

secretary · Resigned 11/09/2000

Nikki David Charles Hobbs

director · Resigned 30/11/2000

Lindsey Mary Rodgers

director · Resigned 22/02/2002

Tommy Jon Wai Lai

director · Resigned 01/04/2002

Hugh Mvrad Choudhury

director · Resigned 01/04/2002

Kevin James Smith

director · Resigned 20/06/2014

Kevin James Smith

secretary · Resigned 20/06/2014

Persons with Significant Control

Ketchell Limited

75–100% shares

10, Bridge Street, Christchurch, BH23 1EF

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 11/08/2004Registered 20/08/2004
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 29/06/2004Registered 01/07/2004

Change History

status → active
2026-06-29

Active

type → ltd
2026-06-29

Private Limited Company

address line1 → Waverley House
2026-06-29

10 BRIDGE STREET

post town → Bournemouth
2026-06-29

DORSET

postcode → BH8 8DY
2026-06-29

BH23 1EF

CompanyRankvs 3494+ SIC 99999 peers
55

Financial strength86th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees89th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityNo balance sheet data · 0/20
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 strength22/25 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.

Liquidity0/20 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

£2k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2k

Working capital

Current Assets

—

Current Liabilities

—

Debtors

£2k

1avg. employees
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearImplied Profit
2025+£0
2024+£0

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.