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The Ostrich Feather Duster Company Limited

05434694

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

SUITE 1 STAPLE HOUSE, DUNSTABLE, LU6 1SU
Incorporated 25/04/2005

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 26/06/2025

Due 10/07/2026

On track

Industry

46900
Non-specialised wholesale trade

Officers

Mr Richard Eugene Hutchinson

secretary · Since 25/04/2005

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Also on 72 other boards

Mr Roy Anthony Davis

director · Since 25/04/2005

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 77

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Roy Anthony Davis

50–75% shares

British · England · Age 77

Suite 1, Staple House, Dunstable, LU6 1SU

Notified 06/04/2016

CompanyRankvs 14303+ SIC 46900 peers
31

Financial strength6th percentile among SIC peers · 2/25
Employees48th percentile among SIC peers · 7/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.2× · 2/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength2/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees7/15 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

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

the UK and Republic of Ireland” including the provisions of Section 1A “Small Entities” and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historic cost convention. Going concern In preparing these financial statements, the directors have assessed whether there are any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that cast significant doubt upon the comp

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2025

Net Worth

-£31k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£29k

Working capital

Current Assets

£7k

Current Liabilities

£36k

Debtors

£2k

1avg. employees
Signed by Mr R Davis,Prepared with IRIS Elements Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.20-£1k
20240.15-£1k
20230.35-£2k
20220.27-£4k
20210.47-£8k
20200.32-£9k
20190.37—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.