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Design Blue Limited

03792408

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
63 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

THE LAB, 7-8, CROYDON, CR0 4XA
Incorporated 21/06/1999

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 21/06/2025

Due 05/07/2026

On track

Industry

74909
Other professional, scientific and technical activities

Officers

Mr Stuart Sawyer

director · Since 13/01/2010

CONSULTANT

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 8 other boards

Mr Colin David Smith

secretary · Since 18/03/2016

Also on 9 other boards

Mr Colin David Smith

director · Since 18/03/2016

CFO

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 9 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

D3o Holdings Ltd

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

The Lab, 7-8 Commerce Way, Commerce Way, Croydon, CR0 4XA

Reg: 09483907 · England · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 03/05/2018Registered 11/05/2018
Charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 23/05/2014Registered 27/05/2014Satisfied 28/01/2019
charge
satisfied

POLYFIELD PROPERTY LIMITED

Created 05/10/2005Registered 07/10/2005Satisfied 31/07/2013

CompanyRankvs 225680+ SIC 74909 peers
45

Financial strength0th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.38× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength0/25 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company ’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going c

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2020

Turnover

£15.1M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

-£1.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.9M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.4M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£6.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£11.9M

Current Liabilities

£5.0M

Fixed Assets

£3.5M

Debtors

£6.9M

Cost of Sales

£6.8M

Gross Profit

£8.3M

Admin Expenses

£5.0M

Operating Profit

£3.1M

Profit After Tax

£2.8M

50avg. employees

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.9M
NI contributions£324k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£2.8M
Assets less current liabilities£10.4M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2020.0.247

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20202.38

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.