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Merlin Research Limited

04064073

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
75 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

Sigma House, Oldfield Road, Bromley, BR1 2LE
Incorporated 04/09/2000

Compliance

Last accounts

28/02/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/11/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 03/09/2025

Due 17/09/2026

On track

Industry

68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Officers

Ms Sharon Ann Barns

director · Since 01/01/2001

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 9 other boards

Mr Michael Thomas Safey

director · Since 01/03/2002

ANALYST

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 75

Also on 2 other boards

Ms Sharon Ann Barns

secretary · Since 14/09/2007

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 9 other boards

Sharon Ann Barns

director · Since 01/01/2001

British · England · Age 68

Michael Thomas Safey

director · Since 01/03/2002

British · United Kingdom · Age 75

Sharon Ann Barns

secretary · Since 14/09/2007

British

Former

Company Directors Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 04/09/2000

Temple Secretaries Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 04/09/2000

Michael Thomas Safey

director · Resigned 01/01/2001

Finsbury Robinson

corporate secretary · Resigned 14/09/2007

Persons with Significant Control

Ms Sharon Ann Barns

75–100% shares

British · England · Age 68

Sigma House, Oldfield Road, Bromley, BR1 2LE

Notified 04/09/2016

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-14

Active

typeltd
2026-07-14

Private Limited Company

address line1Sigma House
2026-07-14

SIGMA HOUSE

post townBromley
2026-07-14

BROMLEY

CompanyRankvs 49457+ SIC 68209 peers
54

Financial strength79th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees77th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.14× · 2/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength20/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees12/15 pts

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

Liquidity2/20 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

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

Going Concern Doubt

the UK and Republic of Ireland” including the provisions of Section 1A “Small Entities” and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historic cost convention. Going concern In preparing these financial statements, the directors have assessed whether there are any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that cast significant doubt upon the comp

Key FinancialsYear ending 28/02/2025

Net Worth

£112k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£36k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£219k

Working capital

Current Assets

£36k

Current Liabilities

£254k

Fixed Assets

£331k

2avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£112k
Signed by Mr M SAFEY,Prepared with IRIS Elements Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20250.14
20240.34
20230.31

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.