Acorn Limited
04398269
Some Concerns
- No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
- 3 outstanding charges (-6)
Details
Compliance
Last accounts
31/12/2024
audit exemption subsidiary
Next accounts due
30/09/2026
Confirmation statement
Last: 31/10/2025
Due 14/11/2026
Industry
Officers
director · Since 01/05/2002
DIRECTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54
Also on 5 other boards
director · Since 01/05/2002
GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51
Also on 5 other boards
director · Since 31/08/2022
CFO
AUSTRALIAN · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 46
Also on 228 other boards
director · Since 31/08/2022
CEO
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 63
Also on 81 other boards
director · Since 01/07/2024
DIRECTOR
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 43
Also on 100 other boards
Persons with Significant Control
Acorn (Holdings) Ltd
Building 1, Meadows Business Park, Camberley, GU17 9AB
Reg: 08784905 · England And Wales · Private Limited Company
Notified 31/10/2018
Former PSCs
Mr Alan Stephen Cornish
Ceased 31/10/2018
Mr. Robert Sargent
Ceased 31/10/2018
Charges3 outstanding
GLAS TRUST CORPORATION LIMITED (AND ITS SUCCESSORS IN TITLE AND PERMITTED TRANSFEREES)
GLAS TRUST CORPORATION LIMITED AS SECURITY AGENT FOR ITSELF AND THE OTHER SECURED PARTIES (AS D
LIBERTY PROPERTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC
CompanyRankvs 17390+ SIC 68310 peers62
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How is this score calculated?
Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.
Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.
Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.
One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.
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
any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and the parent 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 31/08/2022
Net Worth
£7.8M
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£2.8M
Cash in the bank
Net Current Assets
£1.5M
Working capital
Current Assets
£7.5M
Current Liabilities
£6.0M
Fixed Assets
£10.2M
Debtors
£4.7M
Profit After Tax
£1.5M
Tax at Year End
People Costs(2020)
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1.25 | -£332k |
| 2021 | 1.99 | +£3.7M |
| 2020 | 1.65 | +£1.6M |
| 2019 | 0.71 | +£1.1M |
| 2018 | 0.64 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.