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Southampton Forward

07344461

active
PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

SOLENT UNIVERSITY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 0YN
Incorporated 12/08/2010

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

group

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 12/08/2025

Due 26/08/2026

On track

Industry

82990
Other business support service activities

Officers

Mr Timothy James Keeping

director · Since 01/09/2018

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Laura Kathryn Read

director · Since 12/01/2022

GENERAL MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 43

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Peter Aston Burleigh Taylor

director · Since 14/12/2023

PARTNER - LEGAL FIRM

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Also on 3 other boards

Ms Sharon Dawn-Marie Lloyd

director · Since 21/02/2024

ACADEMIC

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Peta Joyce Ash

director · Since 21/02/2024

RETIRED CEO

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 70

Also on 1 other board

Mr Hayden Sean Collins

director · Since 21/02/2024

COMMUNITY YOUTH LEADER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 32

Cllr Lorna Eileen Lydia Fielker

director · Since 21/02/2024

LEADER OF SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Stephen Yaw Ofori Obuba

director · Since 18/04/2024

CHARTERED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Mrs Susan Jane Littlemore

director · Since 24/10/2024

DIRECTOR, CIVIC UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTO

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 1 other board

Professor Catherine Jane Barnes

director · Since 23/10/2025

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 3 other boards

CompanyRankvs 2067+ SIC 82990 peers
78

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees93th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.01× · 20/20
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 strength24/25 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.

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

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

have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concer

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2024

Net Worth

£1.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.3M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.1M

Current Liabilities

£525k

Fixed Assets

£10k

Debtors

£850k

7avg. employees

People Costs

Wages & salaries£375k
NI contributions£37k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.6M
Signed by L K ReadPrepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20244.01

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.