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The Handpost Limited

05574674

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
71 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

CRAIGWOOD HOUSE, CARDIFF, CF3 2UR
Incorporated 26/09/2005

Compliance

Last accounts

30/11/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/08/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 26/09/2025

Due 10/10/2026

On track

Industry

47730
Dispensing chemist in specialised stores

Officers

Mrs Aisha Ali

secretary · Since 27/09/2005

PHARMACIST

BRITISH · WALES · Age 52

Also on 5 other boards

Mrs Aisha Ali

director · Since 27/09/2005

PHARMACIST

BRITISH · WALES · Age 52

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Murad Ali

director · Since 27/09/2005

PHARMACIST

BRITISH · WALES · Age 54

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Murad Ali

25–50% shares

British · Wales · Age 54

Craigwood House, Cardiff, CF3 2UR

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Aisha Ali

25–50% shares

British · Wales · Age 52

Craigwood House, Cardiff, CF3 2UR

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 29/03/2018Registered 06/04/2018
Charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 26/03/2014Registered 01/04/2014Satisfied 24/04/2018
Charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 26/03/2014Registered 01/04/2014Satisfied 24/04/2018
Charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 26/03/2014Registered 01/04/2014Satisfied 24/04/2018
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 30/06/2009Registered 01/07/2009Satisfied 19/05/2016
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 19/11/2008Registered 26/11/2008Satisfied 19/05/2016
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 23/09/2007Registered 26/09/2007Satisfied 19/05/2016
charge
satisfied

AAH PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED AND BARCLAY PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED

Created 04/12/2005Registered 07/12/2005Satisfied 24/04/2018
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 27/11/2005Registered 30/11/2005Satisfied 24/04/2018

CompanyRankvs 1754+ SIC 47730 peers
59

Financial strength88th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees9th percentile among SIC peers · 1/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.61× · 16/20
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 strength22/25 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.

Liquidity16/20 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 30/11/2024

Net Worth

£754k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£232k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£480k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.3M

Current Liabilities

£782k

Fixed Assets

£1.4M

Debtors

£787k

-43avg. employees-2

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£916k
Prepared with v2025.56.1 limited_company_frs_102_section_1a_v1_1_2 companies_house

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.61+£124k
20231.45+£151k
20221.48+£166k
20211.50+£138k
20201.48+£107k
20191.36—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.