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First Strokes Swim Schools Limited

04242490

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Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
81 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

FIRST STROKES POOL, STANWAY COLCHESTER, CO3 8LT
Incorporated 27/06/2001

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

93199
Other amusement and recreation activities

Officers

Mrs Gillian Dawn Dovey

director · Since 27/06/2001

ADMINISTRATOR

ENGLISH · PORTUGAL · Age 51

Mr Alastair James Dovey

director · Since 26/08/2008

DIRECTOR

ENGLISH · PORTUGAL · Age 53

Mr Richard Carl Leslie Parker

director · Since 22/09/2020

INSURANCE BROKER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Alastair James Dovey

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 53

First Strokes Pool, 342 London Road, Colchester, CO3 8LT

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Gillian Dawn Dovey

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 51

First Strokes Pool, 342 London Road, Colchester, CO3 8LT

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

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outstanding

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satisfied

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Created 26/09/2007Registered 08/10/2007Satisfied 31/07/2008
charge
satisfied

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Created 28/02/2003Registered 14/03/2003Satisfied 14/08/2008

CompanyRankvs 2460+ SIC 93199 peers
61

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.09× · 2/20
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 strength24/25 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.

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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 29/12/2024

Net Worth

£254k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£943k

Working capital

Current Assets

£94k

Current Liabilities

£1.0M

Fixed Assets

£2.0M

Debtors

£75k

84avg. employees+13

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£244k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£8k
Assets less current liabilities£1.0M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.09+£35k
20230.09+£13k
20220.15-£376k
20210.25-£423k
20200.59-£169k
20190.79+£129k
20180.98+£55k
20170.92—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.