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Design Supply Solutions Limited

06881293

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

5 DUCKETTS WHARF, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, CM23 3AR
Incorporated 20/04/2009

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

96090
Other personal service activities

Officers

Mr Ian Shaun Stapleton

director · Since 20/04/2009

DIRECTOR

IRISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 61

Mr Alistair Hamilton Rossiter Wright

director · Since 20/04/2009

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Ian Shaun Stapleton

25–50% shares
Appoint directors

Irish · United Kingdom · Age 61

5 Ducketts Wharf, South Street, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 3AR

Notified 06/04/2016

Alistair Hamilton Rossiter Wright

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 64

5 Ducketts Wharf, South Street, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 3AR

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

ALLICA BANK LIMITED

Created 26/09/2025Registered 03/10/2025
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 16/06/2010Registered 18/06/2010Satisfied 01/10/2025
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 26/01/2010Registered 07/05/2010Satisfied 01/10/2025
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 05/06/2009Registered 17/06/2009Satisfied 18/11/2025

CompanyRankvs 18606+ SIC 96090 peers
62

Financial strength92th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees89th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.86× · 6/20
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.

Employees13/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/09/2025

Net Worth

£221k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£110k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£18k

Working capital

Current Assets

£111k

Current Liabilities

£129k

Fixed Assets

£600k

Debtors

£1k

4avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£306k
Assets less current liabilities£582k
Signed by 06881293 2024-10-01 2025-09-30 06881293 2025-09-30 06881293 bus:OrdinaryShareClass1 2025-09-30 06881293 core:CurrentFinaPrepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.86+£155k
2024-£12k

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.