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Guarding Uk Ltd

04670432

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

249 CRANBROOK ROAD, ESSEX, IG1 4TG
Incorporated 19/02/2003

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 12/12/2025

Due 26/12/2026

On track

Industry

84240
Public order and safety activities

Officers

Mr Michael John Rust

director · Since 14/04/2005

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 79

Also on 4 other boards

Mrs Jennifer Constance Rust

director · Since 12/12/2024

ADMINISTRATOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 76

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Pssg Group Ltd

75–100% shares

Haslers, Hawke House, Loughton, IG10 4PL

Reg: 09580508 · England · Limited Company

Notified 18/01/2023

Former PSCs

Mr Michael John Rust

Ceased 18/02/2023

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 27/09/2018Registered 01/10/2018
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

Created 10/06/2005Registered 28/06/2005Satisfied 26/07/2019
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 06/01/2005Registered 13/01/2005Satisfied 20/09/2018

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 84240 peers
70

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.13× · 20/20
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 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.

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

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£7.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.0M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.5M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£7.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£13.3M

Current Liabilities

£6.2M

Fixed Assets

£34k

Debtors

£12.3M

Cost of Sales

£28.8M

Admin Expenses

£4.7M

Profit After Tax

£1.3M

667avg. employees+4

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£101k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£20.5M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£7.1M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.13+£1.3M
20242.42+£632k
20232.15+£1.1M
20221.73+£669k
20211.75+£475k
20201.73+£80k
20191.41

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.