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Harlequin Design (London) Limited

05305480

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
73 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

UNIT 2 EASTMAN WAY, STEVENAGE, SG1 4SZ
Incorporated 06/12/2004

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

group

Next accounts due

29/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 06/12/2025

Due 20/12/2026

On track

Industry

18129
Printing (other than printing of newspapers and printing of labels)
74100
Specialised design activities

Officers

Mr Derek John Wallis

director · Since 10/01/2005

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Andrew Philip Brown

director · Since 09/03/2009

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Also on 1 other board

Miss Rachel Katherine Sutherland

director · Since 01/11/2014

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 42

Miss Noriko Kajitani

director · Since 01/02/2017

DESIGN DIRECTOR

JAPANESE · ENGLAND · Age 50

Mr Nicholas Roger Simmons

director · Since 01/07/2020

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Shamien Romeka Wallis

secretary · Since 25/12/2022

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Derek John Wallis

50–75% shares

British · England · Age 61

Unit 2 Eastman Way, Pin Green Industrial Area, Stevenage, SG1 4SZ

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Andrew Philip Brown

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 52

Unit 2 Eastman Way, Pin Green Industrial Area, Stevenage, SG1 4SZ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

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satisfied

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CompanyRankvs 845+ SIC 18129 peers
56

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees9th percentile among SIC peers · 1/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.14× · 20/20
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.

Employees1/15 pts

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

Liquidity20/20 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

any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and parent 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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£5.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.5M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£4.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£7.2M

Current Liabilities

£2.3M

Fixed Assets

£1.4M

Debtors

£6.5M

Cost of Sales

£16.1M

Admin Expenses

£10.6M

Profit After Tax

-£889k

0avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£80k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£8.5M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£6.3M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20243.14

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.