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The Istoria Group Ltd

07500323

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

Unit 1.1 Paintworks, Bristol, BS4 3EH
Incorporated 20/01/2011

Previously known as

Blue Flint Group Ltd · until 18/03/2019

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 17/05/2026

Due 31/05/2027

On track

Industry

70229
Management consultancy activities

Officers

Philip Atherton

secretary · Since 20/01/2011

Philip Gareth Atherton

director · Since 20/01/2011

British · United Kingdom · Age 51

Claire Elizabeth Menzies

director · Since 20/01/2011

British · England · Age 66

Samantha Louise Rowe

director · Since 20/01/2011

British · United Kingdom · Age 50

Former

Paul Johnson

director · Resigned 21/05/2015

Mark Jonathan Riggott

director · Resigned 07/05/2023

Persons with Significant Control

Ms Claire Elizabeth Menzies

50–75% shares

British · England · Age 66

Unit 1.1, Paintworks, Bristol, BS4 3EH

Notified 06/04/2016

Atherton Rowe Limited

25–50% shares

Boyce's Building, Regent Street, Bristol, BS8 4HU

Reg: 08034162 · England · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 31/03/2017

Charges5 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 29/12/2020Registered 29/12/2020
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 03/10/2012Registered 09/10/2012
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 28/11/2011Registered 01/12/2011
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 30/09/2011Registered 06/10/2011
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 30/09/2011Registered 05/10/2011

Change History

statusactive
2026-06-08

Active

typeltd
2026-06-08

Private Limited Company

address line1Unit 1.1 Paintworks
2026-06-08

UNIT 1.1

post townBristol
2026-06-08

BRISTOL

officer appointedATHERTON, Philip
2026-06-08
officer appointedATHERTON, Philip Gareth
2026-06-08
officer appointedMENZIES, Claire Elizabeth
2026-06-08
officer appointedROWE, Samantha Louise
2026-06-08

CompanyRankvs 31934+ SIC 70229 peers
59

Financial strength93th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees92th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.02× · 2/20
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.

Employees14/15 pts

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

Liquidity2/20 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£199k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£628

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£802k

Working capital

Current Assets

£18k

Current Liabilities

£820k

Fixed Assets

£1.3M

Debtors

£18k

3avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2020)

Dividends paid£285k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£463k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.02-£293k
20230.02-£40k
20220.00-£24k
20210.03+£22k
20200.03+£31k
20190.05+£7k
20180.01

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.