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Donovan Graphics Ltd

04494929

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

45 CHURCH ROAD, COLCHESTER, CO5 0SU
Incorporated 25/07/2002

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

micro entity

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 25/07/2025

Due 08/08/2026

On track

Industry

74100
Specialised design activities

Officers

Mr Francis Timothy Donovan

director · Since 25/07/2002

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Mrs Kerry Ann Donovan

secretary · Since 02/12/2004

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 5 other boards

Mrs Kerry Ann Donovan

director · Since 12/12/2004

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Anthony Michael Donovan

director · Since 01/10/2006

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 40

Mrs Sophie Louise Donovan

director · Since 08/10/2007

MARKETING COORDINATOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 40

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Anthony Michael Donovan

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 40

Donington House, Brockwell Lane, Colchester, CO5 9BB

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Francis Timothy Donovan

Significant control

British · England · Age 64

Burtons Barn, Pebmarsh Road, Colchester, CO6 2HH

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Kerry Ann Donovan

Significant control

British · England · Age 64

Burtons Barn, Pebmarsh Road, Colchester, CO6 2HH

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mrs Sophie Louise Donovan

Ceased 24/04/2024

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 26/02/2020Registered 27/02/2020
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 18/06/2019Registered 24/06/2019

CompanyRankvs 4945+ SIC 74100 peers
64

Financial strength57th percentile among SIC peers · 14/25
Employees92th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.95× · 16/20
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 strength14/25 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.

Liquidity16/20 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 31/08/2025

Net Worth

£3k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£64k

Working capital

Current Assets

£113k

Current Liabilities

£58k

Fixed Assets

£18k

4avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£82k
Signed by Mr F T Donovan 27th March 2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.95+£0
20251.95-£32k
20240.73-£19k
20230.75+£24k
20220.97+£21k
20210.66-£43k
20201.03+£105k
2019-2.39-£27k
2018-1.36-£16k
2016-1.32—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.