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Aurora Energy Research Limited

08442755

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Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

ST ALDATES CHAMBERS, OXFORD, OX1 1DS
Incorporated 13/03/2013

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

74901
Environmental consulting activities

Officers

Mr John Alexander Feddersen

director · Since 13/03/2013

ECONOMIST

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 43

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Marcus Henry Charles Jennings

director · Since 22/10/2024

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 44

Also on 7 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Emperor Uk Topco Limited

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

Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square, London, W1J 6BX

Reg: 12531706 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 30/10/2020

Former PSCs

Professor Dieter Robin Helm

Ceased 30/10/2020

Dr Cameron James Hepburn

Ceased 30/10/2020

Charges6 outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 119+ SIC 74901 peers
68

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.26× · 20/20
Longevity13 years trading (max 15) · 13/15
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.

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

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

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the 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 directors with respect to going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2023

Net Worth

£15.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.2M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£8.1M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£13.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£20.1M

Current Liabilities

£6.2M

Fixed Assets

£1.8M

Debtors

£97k

Profit After Tax

£6.1M

244avg. employees+137

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£1.7M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£14.5M
NI contributions£1.7M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£1.0M
Assets less current liabilities£15.7M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2023.0.135

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20233.26+£6.1M
20223.22+£7.6M
20191.93-£275k
20182.22

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.