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European Recruitment Ltd

05924374

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

39 UPPER GARDNER STREET, BRIGHTON, BN1 4AN
Incorporated 04/09/2006

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

78109
Other activities of employment placement agencies

Officers

Mr David John Wicks

secretary · Since 16/04/2007

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 50

Also on 6 other boards

Mr David John Wicks

director · Since 01/06/2009

CONSULTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 6 other boards

Mrs Jennifer Robinson

secretary · Since 29/03/2021

Persons with Significant Control

Mr David John Wicks

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

British · England · Age 50

39, Upper Gardner Street, Brighton, BN1 4AN

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Ms Sarah Jane Lucy Bennett

Ceased 24/03/2021

Charges5 outstanding

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outstanding

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charge
outstanding

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charge
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CompanyRankvs 1141+ SIC 78109 peers
60

Financial strength90th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.07× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding 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.

Employees15/15 pts

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

Liquidity12/20 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and parent company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the director with respect to g

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£184k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£111k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£364k

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.4M

Current Liabilities

£5.1M

Fixed Assets

£220k

Debtors

£5.3M

Cost of Sales

£21.7M

Admin Expenses

£3.9M

Profit After Tax

£130k

42avg. employees-19

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£43k
Dividends paid-£193k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.7M

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£2.0M
Assets less current liabilities£583k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.07+£76k
20231.12+£14k
20221.14-£626k
20211.24+£236k
20201.42-£261k
20191.49+£223k
20181.22

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.