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Centaur Technologies Limited

07396065

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

Unit 4a Trefoil Way, Preston, PR2 5PH
Incorporated 04/10/2010

Compliance

Last accounts

30/06/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/03/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 10/05/2026

Due 24/05/2027

On track

Industry

20301
Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, mastics and sealants
72190
Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering

Officers

Mr Michael Jeremy Gorick

director · Since 04/10/2010

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 65

Also on 3 other boards

Ruth Sara Gorick

secretary · Since 01/01/2011

BRITISH

Philip Richardson

director · Since 22/12/2011

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Also on 1 other board

Mr David Kevin Gill

director · Since 14/06/2013

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

UNITED KINGDOM · ENGLAND · Age 76

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Richard Craig Alan Slater

director · Since 17/09/2020

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 63

Also on 2 other boards

Mr William Smith

director · Since 17/09/2020

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 41

Mr Paul Alexander Crellin

director · Since 02/11/2020

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 55

Ms Lindsay Richardson

secretary · Since 31/03/2022

Michael Jeremy Gorick

director · Since 04/10/2010

British · United Kingdom · Age 65

Ruth Sara Gorick

secretary · Since 01/01/2011

British

Philip Richardson

director · Since 22/12/2011

British · England · Age 66

David Kevin Gill

director · Since 14/06/2013

United Kingdom · England · Age 76

Richard Craig Alan Slater

director · Since 17/09/2020

British · United Kingdom · Age 63

William Smith

director · Since 17/09/2020

British · England · Age 41

Paul Alexander Crellin

director · Since 02/11/2020

British · United Kingdom · Age 55

Lindsay Richardson

secretary · Since 31/03/2022

Former

John Gregson

secretary · Resigned 01/01/2011

Robert Frederick Stanfield

director · Resigned 05/08/2013

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Philip Richardson

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 66

Unit 2a, Tomlinson Road, Leyland, PR25 2DY

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Michael Jeremy Gorick

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 65

Unit 2a, Tomlinson Road, Leyland, PR25 2DY

Notified 06/04/2016

Enterprise Ventures (General Partner N W Venture) Limited

50–75% shares

Preston Technology Management Centre, Marsh Lane, Preston, PR1 8UQ

Reg: 07397841 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Lancashire County Developments ( Property ) Limited

Significant control

PO BOX 100, County Hall Democratic Services,, Preston, PR1 0LD

Reg: 01726163 · English Company Registry · Private Limited Company

Notified 04/09/2020

Former PSCs

Lancashire County Developments (Investments) Limited

Ceased 04/09/2020

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 17/09/2020Registered 01/10/2020
Charge
outstanding

CLOSE BROTHERS LTD (THE "SECURITY TRUSTEE")

Created 11/09/2015Registered 15/09/2015

Change History

statusactive
2026-08-17

Active

typeltd
2026-08-17

Private Limited Company

address line1Unit 4a Trefoil Way
2026-08-17

UNIT 4A

post townPreston
2026-08-17

PRESTON

officer appointedGORICK, Ruth Sara
2026-08-17
officer appointedRICHARDSON, Lindsay
2026-08-17
officer appointedCRELLIN, Paul Alexander
2026-08-17
officer appointedGILL, David Kevin
2026-08-17
officer appointedGORICK, Michael Jeremy
2026-08-17
officer appointedRICHARDSON, Philip
2026-08-17
officer appointedSLATER, Richard Craig Alan
2026-08-17
officer appointedSMITH, William
2026-08-17

CompanyRankvs 77+ SIC 20301 peers
72

Financial strength88th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees91th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.58× · 16/20
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 strength22/25 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.

Liquidity16/20 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 30/06/2025

Net Worth

£1.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£185k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£890k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.4M

Current Liabilities

£1.5M

Fixed Assets

£1.4M

Debtors

£1.7M

28avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£12k
Assets less current liabilities£2.3M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.58+£121k
20241.51+£125k
20231.48

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.