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Design At London Colour Limited

08223577

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

VICTORIA HOUSE, READING, RG1 1TG
Incorporated 21/09/2012

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/06/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 21/09/2025

Due 05/10/2026

On track

Industry

73110
Advertising agencies

Officers

Mr Ian Victor Shoesmith

director · Since 21/09/2012

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 55

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Ian Victor Shoesmith

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 55

Victoria House, 26 Queen Victoria Street, Reading, RG1 1TG

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Kenneth James Grant Smith

Ceased 04/05/2018

CompanyRankvs 18610+ SIC 73110 peers
30

Financial strength11th percentile among SIC peers · 3/25
Employees39th percentile among SIC peers · 6/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.37× · 2/20
Longevity14 years trading (max 15) · 14/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength3/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees6/15 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

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

Basis of preparation These financial statements have been prepared using the historical cost convention except that as disclosed in the accounting policies certain items are shown at fair value. Going concern The director is not aware of any material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt over the ability of the company to continue trading. The preparation of the financial statements on the

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/09/2025

Net Worth

-£6k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£537

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£6k

Working capital

Current Assets

£3k

Current Liabilities

£9k

Fixed Assets

£95

Debtors

£3k

1avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£6k
Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.37+£5k
20240.13-£771
20230.71—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.