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Empowered S.M.S. Limited

05825843

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

Montpelier Chambers, 61 High Street South, Dunstable, LU6 3SF
Incorporated 23/05/2006

Compliance

Last accounts

29/11/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

29/08/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 29/04/2026

Due 13/05/2027

On track

Industry

62012
Business and domestic software development

Officers

Mr Darren Paul Liles

director · Since 23/05/2006

IT SALES

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 4 other boards

Mr James Anthony Lyon Anderton

director · Since 23/05/2006

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 55

Also on 10 other boards

Romain Maxime FerriãˆRe

director · Since 26/06/2026

FRENCH · FRANCE · Age 51

Francois Jacques Prospert

director · Since 26/06/2026

FRENCH · FRANCE · Age 56

Darren Paul Liles

director · Since 23/05/2006

British · England · Age 54

James Anthony Lyon Anderton

director · Since 23/05/2006

British · United Kingdom · Age 55

Romain Maxime FerrièRe

director · Since 26/06/2026

French · France · Age 51

Francois Jacques Prospert

director · Since 26/06/2026

French · France · Age 56

Former

Alison Elizabeth Liles

secretary · Resigned 01/06/2009

Sharon Crosby

secretary · Resigned 31/10/2014

Mohamed Shareef Mohamed Feroz

secretary · Resigned 08/07/2015

Christina Helen Anderton

secretary · Resigned 26/06/2026

Mrs Christina Helen Anderton

secretary · Resigned 26/06/2026

Persons with Significant Control

3i Group Plc

Significant control

1 Knightsbridge, Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7LX

Reg: 01142830 · Companies House · Public Limited Company

Notified 26/06/2026

Former PSCs

Mr James Anthony Lyon Anderton

Ceased 26/06/2026

Mr Darren Paul Liles

Ceased 26/06/2026

Charges0 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 09/09/2015Registered 10/09/2015Satisfied 29/09/2021
Charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 09/01/2015Registered 12/01/2015Satisfied 29/09/2021
Charge
satisfied

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 03/12/2014Registered 19/12/2014Satisfied 26/02/2026

Change History

officer appointedANDERTON, James Anthony Lyon
2026-07-28
officer appointedFERRIÈRE, Romain Maxime
2026-07-28
officer appointedLILES, Darren Paul
2026-07-28
officer appointedPROSPERT, Francois Jacques
2026-07-28
statusactive
2026-07-28

Active

typeltd
2026-07-28

Private Limited Company

address line1Montpelier Chambers
2026-07-28

MONTPELIER CHAMBERS

post townDunstable
2026-07-28

DUNSTABLE

CompanyRankvs 2027+ SIC 62012 peers
76

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.83× · 16/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 pts

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

Employees15/15 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

3. ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparing the financial statements The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which is considered to be appropriate, although the company's ability to continue trading is reliant on the continued support of the directors. Turnover Turnover represents net invoi

Key FinancialsYear ending 29/11/2025

Net Worth

£2.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.6M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.0M

Current Liabilities

£2.8M

Fixed Assets

£19k

Debtors

£3.5M

50avg. employees-5

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£292k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.3M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.83+£566k
20241.46+£641k
20231.40

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.