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Merlin Archery Limited

06930639

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
71 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

329 WETMORE ROAD, BURTON ON TRENT, DE14 1SP
Incorporated 11/06/2009

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

32300
Manufacture of sports goods

Officers

Mr Benjamin Paul Jones

director · Since 11/06/2009

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · Age 52

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Benjamin Paul Jones

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 52

329 Wetmore Road, Burton On Trent, DE14 1SP

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Ben Jones

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 52

329 Wetmore Road, Burton On Trent, DE14 1SP

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Chris Paul Jones

Ceased 01/09/2018

Mrs Clare Louise Jones

Ceased 31/03/2021

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 09/04/2025Registered 09/04/2025
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 27/05/2022Registered 31/05/2022
Charge
satisfied

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 03/04/2014Registered 16/04/2014Satisfied 23/11/2023

CompanyRankvs 27+ SIC 32300 peers
79

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.7× · 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 strength24/25 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.

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 30/09/2024

Net Worth

£1.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£590k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.1M

Current Liabilities

£775k

Fixed Assets

£271k

Debtors

£85k

40avg. employees+4

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.6M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.70+£86k
20232.90—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.