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Richard James (Old Town) Limited

08230038

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
69 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

Gemini House Hargreaves Road, Groundwell Industrial Estate, Swindon, SN25 5AZ
Incorporated 26/09/2012

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 20/06/2026

Due 04/07/2027

On track

Industry

41100
Development of building projects

Officers

Emma James

secretary · Since 26/09/2012

Mr Richard James

director · Since 26/09/2012

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 10 other boards

Emma James

secretary · Since 26/09/2012

Richard James

director · Since 26/09/2012

British · England · Age 56

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Richard James

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors
Significant control

British · England · Age 56

Gemini House, Hargreaves Road, Swindon, SN25 5AZ

Notified 06/04/2016

Ms Emma Scott

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 51

Gemini House, Hargreaves Road, Swindon, SN25 5AZ

Notified 01/10/2023

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 29/09/2025Registered 29/09/2025
Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 11/09/2020Registered 18/09/2020
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 17/10/2012Registered 19/10/2012

Change History

status → active
2026-07-08

Active

type → ltd
2026-07-08

Private Limited Company

address line1 → Gemini House Hargreaves Road
2026-07-08

GEMINI HOUSE HARGREAVES ROAD

post town → Swindon
2026-07-08

SWINDON

sic codes → 41100
2026-07-08

68310

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 41100 peers
25

Financial strengthNo net worth data · 0/25
EmployeesNo employee data · 0/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.93× · 6/20
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.

Employees0/15 pts

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

Liquidity6/20 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£722k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£35k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£61k

Working capital

Current Assets

£797k

Current Liabilities

£858k

Fixed Assets

£1.2M

Debtors

£292k

0avg. employees-14

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£1.1M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.93+£180k
20230.88—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.