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Character Mailing Services Limited

08893766

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

CHARACTER MAILING SERVICES LTD, LIVERPOOL, L70 1JL
Incorporated 13/02/2014

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 13/02/2026

Due 27/02/2027

On track

Industry

32990
Other manufacturing

Officers

Mr Mark Christopher Manville

director · Since 13/02/2014

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Also on 3 other boards

John Shipley

director · Since 01/11/2015

NONE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Persons with Significant Control

Generational Investments Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

28, Bruton Street, London, W1J 6QW

Reg: 07623344 · Companies House, Cardiff Cf14 3uz · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 28/01/2015Registered 29/01/2015
Charge
outstanding

GENERATIONAL INVESTMENTS LIMITED

Created 28/04/2014Registered 09/05/2014

CompanyRankvs 7104+ SIC 32990 peers
45

Financial strength5th percentile among SIC peers · 1/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.35× · 12/20
Longevity12 years trading (max 15) · 12/15
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.

Employees15/15 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.

Longevity12/15 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 30/04/2025

Net Worth

-£72k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£147k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£128k

Working capital

Current Assets

£491k

Current Liabilities

£363k

Fixed Assets

£66k

Debtors

£304k

47avg. employees+2

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£194k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.35+£20k
20241.31+£30k
20231.17-£42k
20221.29+£82k
20211.26-£57k
20201.22-£60k
20191.11-£206k
20181.63

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.