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Research Lighting Limited

04221618

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
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

13 EAST VIEW, DEREHAM, NR19 1HS
Incorporated 22/05/2001

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

unaudited abridged

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 22/05/2026

Due 05/06/2027

On track

Industry

71129
Other engineering activities

Officers

Mr Michael Anthony Dawes

director · Since 22/05/2001

LIGHTING TECHNICIAN

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Michael Anthony Dawes

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 61

13 East View, Yaxham Road, Dereham, NR19 1HS

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Deborah Nadine Dawes

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 55

13 East View, Yaxham Road, Dereham, NR19 1HS

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 10/08/2001Registered 18/08/2001

CompanyRankvs 3838+ SIC 71129 peers
61

Financial strength66th percentile among SIC peers · 17/25
Employees28th percentile among SIC peers · 4/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.77× · 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 strength17/25 pts

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

Employees4/15 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

£20k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£11k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£15k

Working capital

Current Assets

£23k

Current Liabilities

£8k

Fixed Assets

£5k

Debtors

£12k

1avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£20k
Signed by M Dawes 23rd December 2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.77+£8k
20241.69+£10k
20230.66-£14k
20222.38+£3k
20211.89-£8k
20202.03+£2k
20192.05—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.