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Custom Materials Ltd

09185258

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

6TH FLOOR, LONDON, EC2Y 5EB
Incorporated 21/08/2014

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 21/08/2025

Due 04/09/2026

On track

Industry

47910
Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet

Officers

Mr Mathijs Peter Eefting

director · Since 21/08/2014

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

DUTCH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 43

Also on 4 other boards

Ms Karen Rachael Hubbard

director · Since 09/08/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Also on 7 other boards

Gordon Henderson

director · Since 09/01/2024

MANAGING DIRECTOR, PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT,

CANADIAN,BRITISH · CANADA · Age 54

Mr William Carlyle Hutchins

director · Since 09/01/2024

MANAGING DIRECTOR, ESPRESSO CAPITAL LTD.

CANADIAN · CANADA · Age 53

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Former PSCs

Mr Lev Kundin

Ceased 08/02/2017

Mr Olivier Christopher Miles Stapylton-Smith

Ceased 08/02/2017

Mr Mathijs Peter Eefting

Ceased 08/02/2017

Bgf Gp Limited

Ceased 07/08/2025

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

ESPRESSO CAPITAL LTD

Created 30/10/2023Registered 06/11/2023
Charge
outstanding

ESPRESSO CAPITAL LTD

Created 25/06/2021Registered 29/06/2021

CompanyRankvs 40759+ SIC 47910 peers
34

Financial strength0th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.02× · 2/20
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 strength0/25 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.

Liquidity2/20 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

-£7.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£33k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£10.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£176k

Current Liabilities

£10.5M

Fixed Assets

£2.9M

Debtors

£143k

37avg. employees+32

People Costs(2023)

Wages & salaries£1.9M
NI contributions-£43k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£2.9M
Assets less current liabilities-£7.3M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.02-£3.8M
20230.03-£9.3M
20220.96
20191.32
20181.76

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.