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Challenger Lighting Services Limited

04035913

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

210 ORDNANCE BUSINESS PARK, GOSPORT, PO13 0FG
Incorporated 18/07/2000

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

43210
Electrical installation

Officers

Mr Richard Stuart Smith

director · Since 18/07/2000

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 76

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Richard Stuart Smith

75–100% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 76

210, Ordnance Business Park, Gosport, PO13 0FG

Notified 06/04/2016

Challenger Europe Limited

75–100% votes
Appoint directors

210, Aerodrome Road, Gosport, PO13 0FG

Reg: 05216455 · England & Wales · Limited Company

Notified 31/07/2016

Former PSCs

Madame Nicole Champion

Ceased 30/09/2019

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 03/10/2024Registered 03/10/2024
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 28/11/2011Registered 02/12/2011Satisfied 18/01/2023
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 06/09/2006Registered 13/09/2006Satisfied 18/01/2023
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 08/02/2006Registered 18/02/2006Satisfied 18/01/2023
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 09/01/2006Registered 11/01/2006Satisfied 18/01/2023
charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD ("THE SECURITY HOLDER")

Created 05/12/2005Registered 06/12/2005
charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD ("THE SECURITY HOLDER")

Created 05/12/2005Registered 06/12/2005
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 16/01/2001Registered 23/01/2001Satisfied 02/03/2006

CompanyRankvs 136+ SIC 43210 peers
80

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.05× · 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 30/09/2025

Net Worth

£1.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£288k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.8M

Current Liabilities

£912k

Fixed Assets

£315k

Debtors

£1.7M

47avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2021)

Corp tax£105k
Dividends paid£0

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£25k
Assets less current liabilities£2.2M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.05+£0
20253.05-£595k
20242.18+£67k
20232.57+£56k
20222.18+£188k
20212.52—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.