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Ascent Fostering Agency Limited

08252409

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

SUITE 5, 1ST FLOOR HILLCREST HOUSE, WALLINGTON, SM6 0LT
Incorporated 15/10/2012

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 29/11/2025

Due 13/12/2026

On track

Industry

87900
Other residential care activities
88990
Other social work activities without accommodation

Officers

Mr Mark Mcarthur Pomell

director · Since 15/10/2012

MD OF FOSTERING AGENCY

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Mark Jonathan Hobbs

director · Since 23/10/2012

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Mark Mcarthur Pomell

50–75% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 60

Suite 5, 1st Floor, Hillcrest House, Wallington, SM6 0LT

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 741+ SIC 87900 peers
69

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees93th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.39× · 12/20
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 strength24/25 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.

Liquidity12/20 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

£1.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£696k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£277k

Working capital

Current Assets

£984k

Current Liabilities

£707k

Fixed Assets

£2.2M

Debtors

£288k

40avg. employees+6

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£141k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£1.2M
Assets less current liabilities£2.4M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.39+£105k
20232.07+£210k
20221.91+£224k
20211.75+£245k
20201.12+£38k
20191.76

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.