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Next Stage "A Way Forward" Ltd

05022820

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

COMTECH HOUSE 28 MANCHESTER ROAD, BOLTON, BL5 3QJ
Incorporated 22/01/2004

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

87200
Residential care activities for mental health, substance abuse and intellectual disabilities

Officers

Mr Paul James O'Rourke

director · Since 03/03/2004

SENIOR SERVICE MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 52

Also on 15 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Paul James O'Rourke

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 52

Comtech House, 28 Manchester Road, Bolton, BL5 3QJ

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Jeremy Mark Alston

Ceased 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

SANTANDER UK PLC (AS SECURITY TRUSTEE)

Created 02/09/2013Registered 05/09/2013Satisfied 16/11/2018
Charge
satisfied

SANTANDER UK PLC (AS SECURITY TRUSTEE)

Created 02/09/2013Registered 05/09/2013Satisfied 16/11/2018
Charge
satisfied

SANTANDER UK PLC (AS SECURITY TRUSTEE)

Created 02/09/2013Registered 05/09/2013Satisfied 16/11/2018
Charge
satisfied

SANTANDER UK PLC (AS SECURITY TRUSTEE)

Created 02/09/2013Registered 05/09/2013Satisfied 27/01/2018
charge
outstanding

POSITIVE CASHFLOW FINANCE LIMITED

Created 28/06/2012Registered 30/06/2012
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 08/08/2005Registered 13/08/2005Satisfied 09/11/2015

CompanyRankvs 4181+ SIC 87200 peers
42

Financial strength3th percentile among SIC peers · 1/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.91× · 6/20
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 strength1/25 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.

Liquidity6/20 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

-£39k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£71k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£95k

Working capital

Current Assets

£990k

Current Liabilities

£1.1M

Fixed Assets

£80k

Debtors

£919k

160avg. employees+5

Tax at Year End(2024)

Corp tax£3k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£16k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.91+£1.5M
20240.42-£100k
20230.50-£86k
20220.46-£165k
20210.58-£1.2M
20200.66+£1.3M
20180.48—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.