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Arcania Apothecary Ltd

04070168

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
77 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

THE FRAGRANCE HOUSE SECOND FLOOR, WELLS, BA5 3FF
Incorporated 12/09/2000

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 12/09/2025

Due 26/09/2026

On track

Industry

20420
Manufacture of perfumes and toilet preparations

Officers

Mr Richard Geoffrey Howard

director · Since 12/09/2000

COSMETIC DESIGNER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 63

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Richard Geoffrey Howard

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

British · England · Age 63

The Fragrance House, Second Floor, Wells, BA5 3FF

Notified 12/09/2016

Mr Richard Geoffrey Howard

Significant control

British · United Kingdom · Age 63

2 Rood Cottage, Kingweston Road, Glastonbury, BA6 8TF

Notified 12/09/2017

Charges4 outstanding

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outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 47+ SIC 20420 peers
72

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.18× · 12/20
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.

Liquidity12/20 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£2.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£139k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£255k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.7M

Current Liabilities

£1.4M

Fixed Assets

£2.7M

Debtors

£978k

51avg. employees-3

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3.0M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.18-£44k
2023—-£259k
20221.80+£151k
20212.44—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.