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Chq Architects Limited

04021066

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 MALTINGS, BALDOCK, SG7 6QQ
Incorporated 26/06/2000

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

71111
Architectural activities

Officers

Barry Harper Smith

director · Since 01/07/2001

ARCHITECT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Mrs Georgina Harper-Smith

director · Since 01/01/2012

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Persons with Significant Control

Chq Group (Uk) Limited

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

The Maltings, Whitehorse Street, Baldock, SG7 6QQ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARRY FREDERICK HARPER-SMITH · GEORGINA MARGARET HARPER-SMITH

Created 22/03/2023Registered 30/03/2023
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 07/02/2001Registered 13/02/2001Satisfied 22/04/2014

CompanyRankvs 1787+ SIC 71111 peers
66

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees9th percentile among SIC peers · 1/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.19× · 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.

Employees1/15 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£1.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£195

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.2M

Current Liabilities

£520k

Fixed Assets

£60k

Debtors

£2.2M

0avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£88k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£29k
Assets less current liabilities£1.7M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20254.19+£0
20254.19+£243k
20243.91+£168k
20233.93-£160k
202210.83+£234k
20214.27+£204k
20205.54+£47k
20193.10

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.