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Little Steps (Higham Ferrers) Ltd

06587227

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
69 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

CARLTON HOUSE, HIGHAM FERRERS, NN10 8BW
Incorporated 08/05/2008

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

88910
Child day-care activities

Officers

Karen Bounds

director · Since 08/05/2008

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · Age 50

Mrs Heather Gail Woolston

director · Since 08/05/2008

TEACHING ASSISTANT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Mr Wayne Kenneth Woolston

director · Since 08/05/2008

PRODUCTION MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 61

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Wayne Kenneth Woolston

25–50% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 61

Carlton House, High Street, Higham Ferrers, NN10 8BW

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Heather Gail Woolston

25–50% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 62

Carlton House, High Street, Higham Ferrers, NN10 8BW

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 15/04/2011Registered 23/04/2011
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 13/08/2008Registered 02/09/2008
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 02/07/2008Registered 08/07/2008

CompanyRankvs 509+ SIC 88910 peers
69

Financial strength90th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.46× · 12/20
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.

Employees14/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/08/2024

Net Worth

£192k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£115k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£41k

Working capital

Current Assets

£131k

Current Liabilities

£90k

Fixed Assets

£154k

Debtors

£14k

38avg. employees-2

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£25k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£195k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.46-£43k
20231.76-£19k
20221.64-£35k
20211.92+£37k
20201.36-£40k
20191.70+£115k
20180.80—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.