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Sponge Uk Limited

05040143

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
81 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

Units 2.1-2.3 Paintworks, Arnos Vale, Bristol, BS4 3EH
Incorporated 10/02/2004

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 24/08/2025

Due 07/09/2026

On track

Industry

62090
Other information technology service activities

Officers

Adam Willis George Poulter

director · Since 10/05/2021

British · England · Age 62

Nicholas Boorman

director · Since 18/07/2025

British · United Kingdom · Age 51

Former

Roger Mark Pasterfield

secretary · Resigned 10/11/2006

Matthew Ron Whale

secretary · Resigned 01/01/2009

Kate Ella Pasterfield

director · Resigned 01/07/2010

Kate Ella Nicholls

director · Resigned 31/03/2017

Roger Mark James Pasterfield

secretary · Resigned 07/11/2019

Matthew Ron Whale

director · Resigned 10/12/2019

William Macdonald Allan

director · Resigned 19/05/2021

Louise Pasterfield

director · Resigned 31/08/2021

Timothy James Lyons

director · Resigned 14/06/2024

Persons with Significant Control

Sponge Group Limited

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

14, Brook's Mews, London, W1K 4DG

Reg: 11935886 · Register Of Companies For England And Wales · Limited By Shares

Notified 07/11/2019

Former PSCs

Louise Pasterfield

Ceased 07/11/2019

Charges2 outstanding

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Change History

statusactive
2026-06-10

Active

typeltd
2026-06-10

Private Limited Company

address line1Units 2.1-2.3 Paintworks
2026-06-10

UNITS 2.1-2.3 PAINTWORKS

post townBristol
2026-06-10

BRISTOL

officer appointedBOORMAN, Nicholas
2026-06-10
officer appointedPOULTER, Adam Willis George
2026-06-10

CompanyRankvs 10933+ SIC 62090 peers
64

Financial strength90th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.98× · 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 strength23/25 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 30/04/2022

Turnover

£12.0M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£188k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£506k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£112k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£92k

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.9M

Current Liabilities

£5.0M

Fixed Assets

£327k

Debtors

£4.4M

Cost of Sales

£5.4M

Gross Profit

£6.6M

Admin Expenses

£6.5M

Operating Profit

£113k

127avg. employees+2

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£220k
Assets less current liabilities£235k
Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20220.98+£2.1M
20190.54-£2.5M
20181.44

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.