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Candidate Is Key Ltd

04267680

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

CANDIDATE IS KEY LTD 167-169 GREAT PORTLAND STREET, LONDON, W1W 5PF
Incorporated 09/08/2001

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 09/08/2025

Due 23/08/2026

On track

Industry

70229
Management consultancy activities
78109
Other activities of employment placement agencies
78300
Human resources provision and management of human resources functions
94110
Activities of business and employers membership organisations

Officers

Dr Michael Patrick Watson

director · Since 23/04/2002

EXECUTIVE

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 53

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Dr Michael Patrick Watson

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

British · England · Age 53

124, City Road, London, EC1V 2NX

Notified 09/08/2016

CompanyRankvs 72140+ SIC 70229 peers
47

Financial strength52th percentile among SIC peers · 13/25
Employees13th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.14× · 12/20
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 strength13/25 pts

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

Employees2/15 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

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

and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historic cost convention. Presentation currency The company's financial statements are presented in sterling. Going concern In preparing these financial statements, the director has assessed whether there are any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that cast significant doubt upon the company's abi

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/08/2025

Net Worth

£2k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£13k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2k

Working capital

Current Assets

£13k

Current Liabilities

£12k

Fixed Assets

£642

Debtors

£69

0avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£3k
VAT£1k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2k
Signed by Dr M Watson,Prepared with IRIS Elements Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20251.14+£11k£27k
20240.06-£3k—
20230.07——

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.