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Trace Recruit Limited

08368447

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

1 QUALITY COURT, LONDON, WC2A 1HR
Incorporated 21/01/2013

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 09/01/2026

Due 23/01/2027

On track

Industry

78109
Other activities of employment placement agencies

Officers

Mr Gareth David Crawford Cowan

director · Since 18/03/2015

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 1 other board

Mr Andrew John Leslie Lee

director · Since 18/03/2015

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Gareth David Crawford Cowan

Significant control

British · England · Age 50

4-7, Fulwood Place, London, WC1V 6HG

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Andrew John Leslie Lee

Significant control

British · England · Age 46

4-7, Fulwood Place, London, WC1V 6HG

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Alistair John Moore

Ceased 14/07/2025

Miss Fiona Mildner

Ceased 26/04/2017

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

ALISTAIR MOORE

Created 16/07/2025Registered 29/07/2025
Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 06/11/2024Registered 12/11/2024
Charge
satisfied

GIANT FINANCE+ LTD

Created 24/08/2020Registered 25/08/2020Satisfied 29/04/2025
Charge
satisfied

SONOVATE LIMITED

Created 26/03/2015Registered 31/03/2015Satisfied 03/10/2024

CompanyRankvs 415+ SIC 78109 peers
77

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees94th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.61× · 20/20
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.

Liquidity20/20 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£486k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£202k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£472k

Working capital

Current Assets

£765k

Current Liabilities

£293k

Fixed Assets

£14k

Debtors

£563k

17avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2024)

Corp tax£30k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£7k
Assets less current liabilities£486k
Signed by Mr A Lee Mr G Cowan 1 October 2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.61-£18k
20242.52+£43k
20232.59—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.