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The Little Ripley Day Nurseries Limited

05065153

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
75 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 11 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

42 WARWICK ROAD, SUTTON COLDFIELD, B73 6ST
Incorporated 05/03/2004

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

medium

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 05/03/2026

Due 19/03/2027

On track

Industry

88910
Child day-care activities

Officers

Ms Ruth Appleby

director · Since 05/03/2004

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Sarah Jayne Cox

director · Since 05/03/2004

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 41

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Jennifer Turner

director · Since 05/03/2004

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 1 other board

Mr Thomas James Oakey

director · Since 26/09/2013

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 33

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Little Ripley Holdings Limited

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

42, Warwick Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6ST

Reg: 16995003 · The Registrar Of Companies At Companies House · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 31/03/2026

Former PSCs

Ms Ruth Appleby

Ceased 21/03/2026

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CompanyRankvs 1012+ SIC 88910 peers
52

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.36× · 2/20
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.

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

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 going concern are d

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2022

Turnover

£9.5M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£7.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£32k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£2.3M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£802k

Working capital

Current Assets

£453k

Current Liabilities

£1.3M

Fixed Assets

£12.9M

Debtors

£421k

Cost of Sales

£5.2M

Gross Profit

£4.3M

Admin Expenses

£2.0M

Operating Profit

£2.4M

Profit After Tax

£1.5M

274avg. employees+14

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£134k
Dividends paid£721k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£4.6M
NI contributions£300k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£108k
Bank loans & overdrafts£271k
Assets less current liabilities£12.1M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20220.36+£805k
20210.59+£947k
20200.43

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.