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Portact Limited

04990050

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
75 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

Unit 9a Reeds Farm Estate Roxwell Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3ST
Incorporated 09/12/2003

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 09/12/2025

Due 23/12/2026

On track

Industry

55209
Other holiday and short-stay accommodation

Officers

Mr Brian Stewart Larkman

director · Since 09/12/2003

INVESTMENT MANAGER

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 78

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Brian Stewart Larkman

secretary · Since 09/12/2003

INVESTMENT MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 78

Also on 3 other boards

Brian Stewart Larkman

secretary · Since 09/12/2003

British

Brian Stewart Larkman

director · Since 09/12/2003

English · England · Age 78

Former

London Law Services Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 09/12/2003

London Law Secretarial Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 09/12/2003

Angela Elizabeth Larkman

director · Resigned 10/08/2017

James Macdonald Larkman

director · Resigned 19/04/2022

Nicholas Edward John Larkman

director · Resigned 21/04/2022

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Brian Stewart Larkman

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

English · England · Age 78

Lavender House, 40, Hyde Lane, Chelmsford, CM3 4QT

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mrs Angela Elizabeth Larkman

Ceased 10/07/2017

Mr James Macdonald Larkman

Ceased 01/11/2020

Change History

officer appointedLARKMAN, Brian Stewart
2026-08-23
officer appointedLARKMAN, Brian Stewart
2026-08-23
statusactive
2026-08-23

Active

typeltd
2026-08-23

Private Limited Company

address line1Unit 9a Reeds Farm Estate Roxwell Road
2026-08-23

UNIT 9A REEDS FARM ESTATE ROXWELL ROAD

post townChelmsford
2026-08-23

CHELMSFORD

CompanyRankvs 1517+ SIC 55209 peers
52

Financial strength87th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees50th percentile among SIC peers · 8/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.03× · 2/20
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 strength22/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees8/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity2/20 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

and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 section 1A Small Entities "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006. 2.2. Going Concern Disclosure The directors have not identified any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£92k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£6k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£188k

Working capital

Current Assets

£6k

Current Liabilities

£194k

Fixed Assets

£280k

1avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£92k
Signed by Mr B Larkman 5th September 2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.03-£33k
20230.10

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.