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Rapier Communications Limited

08191334

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

Aviation House, 125 Kingsway, London, WC2B 6NH
Incorporated 24/08/2012

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 30/09/2025

Due 14/10/2026

On track

Industry

73110
Advertising agencies

Officers

Mr Jonathan Edward Stead

director · Since 24/08/2012

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Kamran Akhtar

director · Since 04/06/2019

HEAD OF BUSINESS INSIGHT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 43

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Philip Edwin John Ginn

director · Since 04/06/2019

CHIEF INSIGHT OFFICER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 2 other boards

Jonathan Edward Stead

director · Since 24/08/2012

British · England · Age 66

Philip Edwin John Ginn

director · Since 04/06/2019

British · England · Age 56

Kamran Akhtar

director · Since 04/06/2019

British · England · Age 43

Former

Oval Nominees Limited

corporate director · Resigned 28/08/2012

Jonathan Peter Hornby

director · Resigned 19/12/2017

Peter Walker

director · Resigned 19/12/2017

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Jonathan Edward Stead

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

British · England · Age 66

Aviation House, 125 Kingsway, London, WC2B 6NH

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Philip Edwin John Ginn

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 56

Aviation House, 125 Kingsway, London, WC2B 6NH

Notified 24/05/2022

Former PSCs

The&Partners Group Ltd

Ceased 19/12/2017

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

COUTTS & COMPANY

Created 29/12/2017Registered 30/12/2017

Change History

officer appointedAKHTAR, Kamran
2026-08-09
officer appointedGINN, Philip Edwin John
2026-08-09
officer appointedSTEAD, Jonathan Edward
2026-08-09
statusactive
2026-08-09

Active

typeltd
2026-08-09

Private Limited Company

address line1Aviation House
2026-08-09

AVIATION HOUSE

post townLondon
2026-08-09

LONDON

CompanyRankvs 15195+ SIC 73110 peers
36

Financial strength0th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.2× · 2/20
Longevity14 years trading (max 15) · 14/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength0/25 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.

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.

Longevity14/15 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 31/12/2025

Net Worth

-£485k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£10k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£1.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£273k

Current Liabilities

£1.4M

Fixed Assets

£629k

Debtors

£264k

11avg. employees+4

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£589k
Assets less current liabilities-£478k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.20+£207k
20240.26-£1.0M
20230.48

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.