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Espa Research Limited

06862992

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

NORTH HOUSE, SUNDERLAND, SR5 3RL
Incorporated 30/03/2009

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

72200
Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities

Officers

Karl Thomas Hardy

secretary · Since 30/03/2009

BRITISH · Age 55

Also on 1 other board

Mr Kevin Carr

director · Since 30/03/2009

RESEARCHER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Also on 2 other boards

Professor Malcolm Hooper Phd B.Pharm Mric Cca

director · Since 30/03/2009

PROFFESSOR OF MEDICAL CHEMISTRY

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 91

Also on 2 other boards

Dr Paul Richard Whitely

director · Since 30/03/2009

RESEARCHER/RESEARCH MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Persons with Significant Control

Education And Services For People With Autism Limited

75–100% shares
Appoint directors

2a, Hylton Park, Sunderland, SR5 3HD

Reg: 2909953 · Companies House · Company Limited By Guarantee Registered As A Charity

Notified 06/04/2016

CompanyRankvs 1255+ SIC 72200 peers
39

Financial strength38th percentile among SIC peers · 10/25
Employees21th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.64× · 6/20
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 strength10/25 pts

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

Employees3/15 pts

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

Liquidity6/20 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

in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. Material uncertainty related to going concern We draw attention to Note 1.2 in the financial statements regarding going concern. At 31 March 2025 the company’s current liabilities exceeded its total assets by £35,169. As stated in N

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£10

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£11k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£43k

Working capital

Current Assets

£76k

Current Liabilities

£119k

Fixed Assets

£8k

Debtors

£65k

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£35k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20250.64
20240.42
20230.62
20220.50
20210.54
20200.65
20190.49

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.