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Direct Holdings Limited

04365944

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

DICKENS HOUSE, WITHAM, CM8 1BT
Incorporated 04/02/2002

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

medium

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 04/02/2026

Due 18/02/2027

On track

Industry

70100
Activities of head offices

Officers

Martin Patrick Blackwell

director · Since 04/02/2002

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Robert Paul Messinger

secretary · Since 15/11/2005

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 77

Also on 7 other boards

Haojia Li

director · Since 21/10/2020

DIRECTOR

FRENCH · FRANCE · Age 41

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Direct Consolidated Limited

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

Dickens House, Guithavon Street, Witham, CM8 1BJ

Reg: 08357794 · Psc Register · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges5 outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 3709+ SIC 70100 peers
51

Financial strength88th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees87th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.83× · 6/20
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 strength22/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity6/20 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 co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£2.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£208k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£425

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£339k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.6M

Current Liabilities

£1.9M

Fixed Assets

£3.0M

Debtors

£1.4M

Admin Expenses

£133k

Operating Profit

£5k

Profit After Tax

-£3k

4avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£10k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£83k
NI contributions£11k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.7M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.83+£0
20250.83-£3k
20250.82+£0
20250.82-£5k
20240.81-£17k
20230.85

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.