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Contrast Limited

04163256

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
82 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

171 WOODGRANGE DRIVE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 2SF
Incorporated 19/02/2001

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 24/02/2026

Due 10/03/2027

On track

Industry

43390
Other building completion and finishing

Officers

Andrew Macklin

director · Since 19/02/2001

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Mark Darren Gore

secretary · Since 07/04/2003

SECRETARY

BRITISH

Mr Mark Darren Gore

director · Since 20/06/2017

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Mark Darren Gore

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 57

171, Woodgrange Drive, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2SF

Notified 01/01/2017

Mr Andrew Macklin

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 62

171, Woodgrange Drive, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2SF

Notified 22/02/2020

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 23/12/2024Registered 31/12/2024
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 10/07/2024Registered 11/07/2024
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 06/07/2005Registered 08/07/2005
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 31/08/2004Registered 02/09/2004

CompanyRankvs 3547+ SIC 43390 peers
66

Financial strength78th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees92th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.14× · 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 strength20/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 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

£33k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£10k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£36k

Working capital

Current Assets

£282k

Current Liabilities

£247k

Fixed Assets

£402k

Debtors

£222k

5avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£1k
VAT£8k

Director Loans

Company owes directors£53k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£437k
Signed by Mr Andrew Macklin 20/05/2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20241.14-£27k£159k
20231.12+£12k£1.6M
20211.07-£5k—
20201.13+£17k—
20190.81-£24k—
20181.02——

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.