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Windmill Childcare Limited

05516416

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
69 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

3, CENTRAL PARK, SALFORD, M50 2GT
Incorporated 22/07/2005

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

85100
Pre-primary education

Officers

Mr Andrew Mark Dalton

director · Since 30/06/2025

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 32 other boards

Claire Allen

director · Since 29/09/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 43

Also on 24 other boards

Miss Laura Barrington-Fortune

director · Since 29/09/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Also on 25 other boards

Cheryl Darroch

director · Since 29/09/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · SCOTLAND · Age 40

Also on 24 other boards

Ursula Jane Krystek-Walton

director · Since 29/09/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 24 other boards

Marie Lloyd

director · Since 29/09/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · SCOTLAND · Age 58

Also on 24 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Thrive Childcare And Education Limited

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

Newfield House, 1 New Street, Musselburgh, EH21 6HY

Reg: Sc192599 · Registrar Of Companies Scotland · Company Limited By Shares

Notified 17/02/2022

Former PSCs

Mr Ian Lightley

Ceased 17/02/2022

Mrs Julie Lightley

Ceased 17/02/2022

Charges3 outstanding

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satisfied

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satisfied

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satisfied

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satisfied

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Created 05/10/2005Registered 15/10/2005Satisfied 06/01/2020
charge
satisfied

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charge
satisfied

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CompanyRankvs 5101+ SIC 85100 peers
26

Financial strength1th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees29th percentile among SIC peers · 4/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.01× · 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.

Employees4/15 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 31/12/2020

Net Worth

-£865k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£299k

Working capital

Current Assets

£4k

Current Liabilities

£304k

Fixed Assets

£2.4M

Debtors

£4k

2avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£45k
Bank loans & overdrafts£2.5M
Assets less current liabilities£2.1M
Prepared with VT Final Accounts

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20200.01-£35k
20190.02+£211k
20180.35

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.