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First Class Signs & Engraving Ltd

05729150

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
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

UNIT 68 NORTH MERSEY BUSINESS CENTRE, LIVERPOOL, L33 7UY
Incorporated 03/03/2006

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

micro entity

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/03/2026

Due 15/03/2027

On track

Industry

32990
Other manufacturing

Officers

Eilidh Ann Prout

secretary · Since 03/03/2006

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 55

Also on 1 other board

Mr Darren Prout

director · Since 03/03/2006

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Eilidh Ann Prout

director · Since 03/03/2006

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 55

Also on 1 other board

Mr John Howes

director · Since 06/04/2007

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Persons with Significant Control

Mr John Howes

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 51

Unit 68, North Mersey Business Centre, Liverpool, L33 7UY

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Darren Prout

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 55

Unit 68, North Mersey Business Centre, Liverpool, L33 7UY

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 22/08/2006Registered 01/09/2006

CompanyRankvs 1533+ SIC 32990 peers
71

Financial strength76th percentile among SIC peers · 19/25
Employees82th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.69× · 20/20
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 strength19/25 pts

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

Employees12/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity20/20 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

£185k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£162k

Working capital

Current Assets

£258k

Current Liabilities

£96k

Fixed Assets

£29k

9avg. employees+1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£192k
Signed by 05729150 2024-04-01 2025-03-31 05729150 2025-03-31 05729150 core:CurrentFinancialInstruments core:WithinOneYear 2025-03-Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.69+£15k
20242.35+£17k
20232.58+£2k
20222.60+£53k
20212.06+£39k
20201.74-£12k
20191.90—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.