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Acorn Training Ltd

06517343

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
1 outstanding charge
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

8 Piccadilly Arcade, Stoke-On-Trent, ST1 1DL
Incorporated 28/02/2008

Compliance

Last accounts

05/04/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

05/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 27/02/2026

Due 13/03/2027

On track

Industry

85600
Educational support services

Officers

Mr Gareth Saldanha-Fallows

director · Since 28/02/2008

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Also on 14 other boards

Gareth Saldanha-Fallows

director · Since 28/02/2008

British · England · Age 46

Former

Carl Hayes

secretary · Resigned 31/12/2016

Susan Rita Finney

secretary · Resigned 17/07/2020

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Gareth Fallows

Significant control

British · England · Age 46

8, Piccadilly Arcade, Stoke-On-Trent, ST1 1DL

Notified 01/02/2017

Acorn Futures Ltd

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

8, Piccadilly Arcade, Stoke-On-Trent, ST1 1DL

Reg: 09804425 · England And Wales · Limited Company

Notified 01/05/2023

Charges1 outstanding

A registered charge
outstanding

The Co-Operative Bank P.L.C.

Debenture incorporating a fixed and floating charge over the undertaking and all property and assets present and future, including goodwill, book debts, uncalled capital, buildings, fixtures, fixed plant & machinery.

Created 15/05/2026Registered 20/05/2026

Change History

status → active
2026-07-26

Active

type → ltd
2026-07-26

Private Limited Company

address line1 → 8 Piccadilly Arcade
2026-07-26

8 PICCADILLY ARCADE

post town → Stoke-On-Trent
2026-07-26

STOKE-ON-TRENT

officer appointed → SALDANHA-FALLOWS, Gareth
2026-07-26

CompanyRankvs 276+ SIC 85600 peers
76

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees74th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.34× · 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 strength25/25 pts

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

Employees11/15 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 05/04/2025

Net Worth

£2.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£374k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.9M

Current Liabilities

£1.3M

Fixed Assets

£408k

Debtors

£2.6M

2avg. employees-156

Tax at Year End(2023)

Dividends paid£2k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£2.1M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.34+£20k
20242.52-£176k
20231.86—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.