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Charles River Discovery Research Services Uk Limited

04622227

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

ROBINSON BUILDING CHESTERFORD RESEARCH PARK, SAFFRON WALDEN, CB10 1XL
Incorporated 19/12/2002

Compliance

Last accounts

28/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 19/12/2025

Due 02/01/2027

On track

Industry

72110
Research and experimental development on biotechnology

Officers

Jtc (Uk) Limited

secretary · Since 22/05/2026

Mrs Elaine Lowey

director · Since 22/05/2026

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 47

Miss Samantha Anne Miller

director · Since 22/05/2026

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 51

Mr Simon Carwyn Thornley

director · Since 22/05/2026

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 54

Also on 6 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Biofocus Dpi Holdings Limited

75–100% shares

Charles River, Manston Road, Margate, CT9 4LT

Reg: 03253690 · England And Wales · Limited Liability Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges0 outstanding

charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 09/11/2004Registered 17/11/2004Satisfied 18/08/2012

CompanyRankvs 120+ SIC 72110 peers
76

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.77× · 16/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 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.

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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

financial statements in the UK, which includes the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. Conclusions relating to going concern Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on t

Key FinancialsYear ending 28/12/2024

Turnover

£120.0M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£61.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£5.2M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£1.1M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£23.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£56.8M

Current Liabilities

£32.2M

Fixed Assets

£54.9M

Debtors

£42.9M

Cost of Sales

£78.6M

Gross Profit

£27.6M

Admin Expenses

£30.9M

Operating Profit

£95k

Profit After Tax

-£3.9M

768avg. employees

People Costs

Wages & salaries£34.7M
NI contributions£3.8M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£10.5M
Interest payable£1.2M
Assets less current liabilities£79.5M
Signed by B GirshickPrepared with The Workiva Platform

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20241.77

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.