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Smithsonian Developments Ltd

05505968

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

Unit 2 Lower Yard, Oakfield Industrial Estate, Eynsham, OX29 4TH
Incorporated 12/07/2005

Previously known as

Smithsonian (Mill Lane) Limited · until 14/02/2007
Smithsonian (Larkins Lane) Limited · until 01/02/2006

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 12/07/2025

Due 26/07/2026

On track

Industry

41100
Development of building projects
41201
Construction of commercial buildings

Officers

Mr Mark Bristow Smithson

director · Since 12/07/2005

PROPERTY DEVELOPER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 66

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Michael Norman Oughtred

director · Since 10/02/2006

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Mark Bristow Smithson

director · Since 12/07/2005

British · United Kingdom · Age 66

Michael Norman Oughtred

director · Since 10/02/2006

British · England · Age 66

Former

Alistair Luke Wallace

secretary · Resigned 07/09/2023

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Mark Bristow Smithson

50–75% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 66

12, Church Street, Woodstock, OX20 1RS

Notified 12/07/2016

Mr Michael Norman Oughtred

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 66

3, Southfield, Hessle, HU13 0EL

Notified 12/07/2016

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

SHAWBROOK BANK LIMITED

Created 10/09/2013Registered 11/09/2013
charge
outstanding

AIB GROUP (UK) PLC

Created 04/01/2007Registered 10/01/2007
charge
outstanding

AIB GROUP (UK) PLC

Created 25/04/2006Registered 27/04/2006

Change History

status → active
2026-06-21

Active

type → ltd
2026-06-21

Private Limited Company

address line1 → Unit 2 Lower Yard
2026-06-21

UNIT 2 LOWER YARD

post town → Eynsham
2026-06-21

EYNSHAM

CompanyRankvs 48892+ SIC 41100 peers
32

Financial strength1th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees68th percentile among SIC peers · 10/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.28× · 2/20
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 strength0/25 pts

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

Employees10/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2025

Net Worth

-£1.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£820k

Working capital

Current Assets

£316k

Current Liabilities

£1.1M

2avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£820k
Signed by Mr Mark Smithson 17 July 2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.28-£683
20240.28-£11k
20230.30—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.