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Childcare Matters Ltd

08244079

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
62 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

105 - 105A DUFFIELD ROAD, DARLEY ABBEY, DE22 1AE
Incorporated 08/10/2012

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

88910
Child day-care activities

Officers

Mrs Jacqueline Claire Mason

director · Since 08/10/2012

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Jacqueline Claire Mason

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

British · United Kingdom · Age 62

105 - 105a Duffield Road, Darley Abbey, DE22 1AE

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Christopher Tolley

Ceased 18/07/2019

Charges4 outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 1195+ SIC 88910 peers
55

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.55× · 6/20
Longevity14 years trading (max 15) · 14/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 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.

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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and the parent company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the director with respect to going con

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£3.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.6M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£2.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.3M

Current Liabilities

£5.9M

Fixed Assets

£8.1M

Debtors

£683k

Profit After Tax

£1.2M

185avg. employees+173

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£27k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£95k
Assets less current liabilities£5.5M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.55+£4.2M
20230.53-£508k
20220.69-£341k
20210.97+£47k
20200.90-£437k
20191.18—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.