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Design And Security Services Limited

05025344

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

UNIT 1, HUNTER ROAD, PETERLEE, SR8 2LX
Incorporated 26/01/2004

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

25620
Machining

Officers

Mr Andrew Gaskins

director · Since 21/05/2004

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 54

Also on 1 other board

Mr Mark David Kelly

secretary · Since 31/03/2006

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Also on 9 other boards

Mr Mark David Kelly

director · Since 31/03/2006

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Also on 9 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Mark David Kelly

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 59

Unit 1, Hunter Road, South West Industrial Estate, Peterlee, SR8 2LX

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Alastair Tennant

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 54

Unit 1, Hunter Road, South West Industrial Estate, Peterlee, SR8 2LX

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Andrew Gaskins

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 54

Unit 1, Hunter Road, South West Industrial Estate, Peterlee, SR8 2LX

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMTIED

Created 27/02/2013Registered 04/03/2013
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 05/09/2012Registered 11/09/2012
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 06/06/2012Registered 20/06/2012

CompanyRankvs 705+ SIC 25620 peers
61

Financial strength60th percentile among SIC peers · 15/25
Employees91th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.1× · 12/20
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 strength15/25 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.

Liquidity12/20 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

£148k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£44k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£77k

Working capital

Current Assets

£839k

Current Liabilities

£762k

Fixed Assets

£127k

Debtors

£647k

28avg. employees+2

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£33k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£204k
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production Advanced 2024 - FRS102_2024

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.10-£62k
20241.17+£1k
20231.31—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.