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3active Limited

04372808

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
72 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

The Straw Barn Meppershall Road, Shillington, Hitchin, SG5 3PF
Incorporated 13/02/2002

Compliance

Last accounts

28/02/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/11/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/08/2025

Due 15/08/2026

On track

Industry

33120
Repair of machinery

Officers

Mr John Edward Norris

director · Since 14/02/2002

ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Mr Sean John Norris

director · Since 01/05/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 37

Mr Simon Warriner

director · Since 01/05/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48

Mr Michael John Kempton

director · Since 19/05/2025

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 40

Also on 2 other boards

John Edward Norris

director · Since 14/02/2002

British · England · Age 65

Simon Warriner

director · Since 01/05/2023

British · England · Age 48

Sean John Norris

director · Since 01/05/2023

British · England · Age 37

Michael John Kempton

director · Since 19/05/2025

British · England · Age 40

Former

Incorporate Secretariat Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 13/02/2002

Incorporate Directors Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 13/02/2002

Cyril Bernard Bamforth

secretary · Resigned 01/03/2004

Simon Andrew Karl Jones

director · Resigned 02/12/2011

Duncan John Everett

secretary · Resigned 31/10/2013

Duncan John Everett

director · Resigned 20/12/2013

Julie Norris

secretary · Resigned 15/03/2019

Persons with Significant Control

3 Active Cfs Limited

75–100% shares

14, The Grange, Stevenage, SG1 3WA

Reg: 09579417 · England And Wales · Limited Company

Notified 01/03/2024

Former PSCs

Mr John Edward Norris

Ceased 01/03/2024

Mr Simon Andrew Karl Jones

Ceased 17/03/2021

Charges4 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 01/11/2006Registered 15/11/2006
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 01/09/2006Registered 05/09/2006
charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD (THE SECURITY HOLDER)

Created 30/08/2006Registered 31/08/2006
charge
outstanding

HBSC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD (THE SECURITY HOLDER)

Created 30/08/2006Registered 31/08/2006

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-18

Active

typeltd
2026-07-18

Private Limited Company

address line1The Straw Barn Meppershall Road
2026-07-18

THE STRAW BARN MEPPERSHALL ROAD

post townHitchin
2026-07-18

HITCHIN

CompanyRankvs 70+ SIC 33120 peers
78

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees91th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.19× · 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.

Employees14/15 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 28/02/2025

Net Worth

£791k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£554

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£707k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.3M

Current Liabilities

£594k

Fixed Assets

£513k

Debtors

£774k

8avg. employees-1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.2M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.19-£58k
20242.00+£129k
20232.28

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.