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Water Babies Limited

04322357

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
79 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

WINSLADE HOUSE WINSLADE PARK, EXETER, EX5 1FY
Incorporated 14/11/2001

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

96090
Other personal service activities

Officers

Mr Peter Andrew Grimes

director · Since 20/09/2019

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 11 other boards

Mr Peter Andrew Grimes

secretary · Since 01/07/2020

Also on 11 other boards

Mr James Daniel Brookes

director · Since 31/12/2025

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Water Babies Group Limited

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

Winslade House, Winslade Park, Exeter, EX5 1FY

Reg: 6538900 · Register Of Companies For England And Wales · Company Limited By Shares

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

TRIPLE POINT ADVANCR LEASING PLC ("LENDER")

Created 07/02/2025Registered 24/02/2025
Charge
outstanding

TRIPLE POINT ADVANCR LEASING PLC ("LENDER")

Created 07/02/2025Registered 24/02/2025
Charge
outstanding

TRIPLE POINT ADVANCR LEASING PLC (THE “LENDER�)

Created 28/10/2024Registered 31/10/2024
Charge
satisfied

COUTTS & COMPANY

Created 07/12/2018Registered 10/12/2018Satisfied 24/10/2024
Charge
satisfied

LENNOX ECTOR PAUL THOMPSON · BRUNEL TRUSTEES LIMITED AS TRUSTEES OF THE WATER BABIES PENSION FUND

Created 22/10/2018Registered 24/10/2018Satisfied 07/01/2019
Charge
satisfied

COUTTS & COMPANY

Created 04/09/2014Registered 09/09/2014Satisfied 07/08/2017
Charge
satisfied

BRUNEL TRUSTEES LIMITED (AS TRUSTEE OF THE WATER BABIES PENSION SCHEME) · JESSSICA LUCY THOMPSON (AS TRUSTEE OF THE WATER BABIES PENSION SCHEME) · LENNOX ECTOR PAUL THOMPSON (AS TRUSTEE OF THE WATER BABIES PENSION SCHEME)

Created 10/07/2013Registered 12/07/2013Satisfied 12/07/2014
charge
satisfied

ALPHABET (GB) LIMITED

Created 18/07/2012Registered 20/07/2012Satisfied 18/10/2024
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 30/06/2010Registered 07/07/2010Satisfied 09/08/2014

CompanyRankvs 2320+ SIC 96090 peers
70

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.3× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding 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.

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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are d

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/07/2022

Net Worth

£2.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.3M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.1M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£3.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.6M

Current Liabilities

£1.4M

Fixed Assets

£259k

Debtors

£3.2M

Admin Expenses

£12k

Operating Profit

-£12k

Profit After Tax

£149k

33avg. employees-5

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£169k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.1M
NI contributions£122k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£117k
Bank loans & overdrafts£212k
Assets less current liabilities£3.5M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2022.0.179

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20223.30+£1.0M
20212.41+£197k
20202.25-£860k
20192.31

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.