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Essential By Design Limited

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Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
68 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

ESSENTIAL HOUSE, BIRSTALL, WF16 9BN
Incorporated 01/03/2013

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Officers

Mr Stephen Gregory Owens

director · Since 13/03/2013

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 76

Also on 9 other boards

Mr Thomas Francis Owens

director · Since 13/03/2013

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 43

Also on 15 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Stephen Gregory Owens

75–100% shares

British · England · Age 76

Essential House, Field Head Lane, Birstall, WF16 9BN

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BUCKLE BARTON PENSIOONER TRUSTEES LIMITED AND STEPHEN GREGORY OWENS

Created 20/03/2018Registered 29/03/2018

CompanyRankvs 102326+ SIC 68209 peers
42

Financial strength2th percentile among SIC peers · 1/25
Employees18th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 32.15× · 20/20
Longevity13 years trading (max 15) · 13/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength1/25 pts

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

Employees3/15 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.

Longevity13/15 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

-£134k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£14k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£292k

Working capital

Current Assets

£302k

Current Liabilities

£9k

Fixed Assets

£2.4M

Debtors

£288k

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.7M
Prepared with VT Final Accounts

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202532.15+£79k
202428.53+£86k
20230.08-£46k
20220.07-£59k
20210.20-£81k
20200.01-£127k
20190.07—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.