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Vanson Bourne Limited

03845096

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

THE COURTYARD, NEWBURY, RG14 1AX
Incorporated 21/09/1999

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

73200
Market research and public opinion polling

Officers

Mr Graham Opie

secretary · Since 21/09/1999

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 70

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Graham Opie

director · Since 21/09/1999

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 70

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Kevin Stuart Withnall

director · Since 21/09/1999

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Mr Neil Thorington

director · Since 02/08/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Kevin Stuart Withnall

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 73

The Courtyard, London Road, Newbury, RG14 1AX

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Graham Opie

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 70

The Courtyard, London Road, Newbury, RG14 1AX

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 28/06/2002Registered 06/07/2002

CompanyRankvs 13+ SIC 73200 peers
80

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.02× · 20/20
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 strength25/25 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£1.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.1M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.8M

Current Liabilities

£937k

Fixed Assets

£17k

Debtors

£696k

32avg. employees-8

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£116k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.9M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.02+£113k
20242.78+£180k
20232.05+£85
20221.74+£583k
20211.48+£295k
20201.55+£119k
20192.04+£116k
20181.66

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.