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Richard Ames Developments Limited

05693419

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

2 FISON WAY, THETFORD, IP24 1HT
Incorporated 31/01/2006

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

41100
Development of building projects
68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate
68320
Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis

Officers

Mr Richard Carey Ames

director · Since 31/01/2006

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 71

Also on 11 other boards

Mr Graham John Balaam

secretary · Since 19/03/2008

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 15 other boards

Tanja Ames

director · Since 04/11/2024

NONE

IRISH · IRELAND · Age 46

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Richard Carey Ames

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

British · England · Age 71

2, Fison Way, Thetford, IP24 1HT

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 22/05/2008Registered 28/05/2008Satisfied 23/05/2022
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 18/04/2008Registered 01/05/2008Satisfied 24/02/2011
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 27/02/2008Registered 12/03/2008Satisfied 19/11/2009
charge
outstanding

RICHARD CAREY AMES

Created 29/06/2006Registered 06/07/2006
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/06/2006Registered 28/06/2006Satisfied 11/10/2023
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 10/05/2006Registered 18/05/2006Satisfied 11/10/2023

CompanyRankvs 16966+ SIC 41100 peers
59

Financial strength90th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees68th percentile among SIC peers · 10/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.9× · 6/20
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 strength23/25 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.

Liquidity6/20 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£543k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£10k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£158k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.4M

Current Liabilities

£1.5M

Fixed Assets

£750k

Debtors

£1.4M

2avg. employees+1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£592k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.90+£4k
20240.89+£11k
20230.89-£131k
20220.58+£233k
20210.63-£7k
20200.64+£26k
20190.65—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.