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Design Engine Architects Limited

04339814

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

THE STUDIOS, WINCHESTER, SO22 5FF
Incorporated 13/12/2001

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

71111
Architectural activities

Officers

Rodney Graham

secretary · Since 13/12/2001

ARCHITECT

BRITISH · Age 60

Mr Rodney Graham

director · Since 13/12/2001

ARCHITECT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Richard Rose Casemore

director · Since 13/12/2001

ARCHITECT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Mr Richard Mark Jobson

director · Since 01/04/2002

ARCHITECT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Graeme Brian Quar

director · Since 08/11/2025

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Design Engine Eot Limited

ownership-of-shares-75-to-100-percent-as-trust
voting-rights-75-to-100-percent-as-trust
right-to-appoint-and-remove-directors-as-trust

The Studios, Coker Close, Winchester, SO22 5FF

Reg: 13988964 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 29/04/2022

Former PSCs

Mr Richard Mark Jobson

Ceased 29/04/2022

Mr Richard John Rose-Casemore

Ceased 29/04/2022

Mr Rodney Graham

Ceased 29/04/2022

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

RODNEY GRAHAM · RICHARD JOBSON · RICHARD ROSE-CASEMORE

Created 29/04/2022Registered 04/05/2022
Charge
outstanding

SANTANDER UK PLC

Created 09/06/2021Registered 09/06/2021
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 05/07/2010Registered 07/07/2010Satisfied 19/02/2021
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 09/10/2009Registered 28/10/2009Satisfied 19/02/2021
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 27/03/2006Registered 04/04/2006Satisfied 19/02/2021

CompanyRankvs 165+ SIC 71111 peers
79

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.05× · 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 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.

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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£326k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£162k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£304k

Working capital

Current Assets

£594k

Current Liabilities

£290k

Fixed Assets

£27k

Debtors

£432k

37avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£30k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£331k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.05-£212k
20233.28-£367k
20223.41-£1.7M
20214.61+£1.8M
20202.43-£204k
20193.73-£2k
20183.07—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.