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Kids Play Ltd.

03757366

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
83 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

SUITE 3 WENTWORTH LODGE, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL8 7SR
Incorporated 21/04/1999

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

85100
Pre-primary education

Officers

Mr Warwick Richard Thresher

director · Since 26/04/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Also on 1 other board

Ms Emily Burgess

director · Since 29/06/2023

NURSERY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 40

Also on 70 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Kids Play Childcare Limited

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

1a, Roebuck Way, Milton Keynes, MK5 8HL

Reg: 10987956 · Registrar Of Companies (England & Wales) · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 30/07/2018

Former PSCs

Rollers (U.K.) Limited

Ceased 30/07/2018

Mr Paul Robert Sharp

Ceased 18/04/2017

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

ARES MANAGEMENT LIMITED (IN ITS CAPACITY AS SECURITY AGENT FOR THE BENEFICIARIES)

Created 09/10/2023Registered 16/10/2023
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/11/2007Registered 16/11/2007Satisfied 21/04/2023
charge
satisfied

LOUSADA PLC

Created 30/09/2002Registered 21/10/2002Satisfied 14/11/2022
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 17/03/2002Registered 26/03/2002Satisfied 11/09/2008

CompanyRankvs 675+ SIC 85100 peers
69

Financial strength89th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.22× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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675Kids Play Ltd.
79
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.

Employees15/15 pts

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

Liquidity12/20 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 31/07/2022

Net Worth

£363k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£435k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£162k

Working capital

Current Assets

£899k

Current Liabilities

£737k

Fixed Assets

£201k

Debtors

£457k

168avg. employees+11

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£163k
Assets less current liabilities£363k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20221.22-£176k
20211.25+£247k
20201.04+£9k
20190.92+£246k
20180.53—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.