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Curious Caterpillars Ltd

09344004

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

DOWNFIELD LODGE, STROUD, GL5 4HL
Incorporated 08/12/2014

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

88910
Child day-care activities

Officers

Mrs Charlotte Clare Reynolds

director · Since 06/07/2018

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 50

Also on 1 other board

Mr Simon James Reynolds

director · Since 06/07/2018

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Gararock Limited

75–100% shares

Chester House, Lloyd Drive, Ellesmere Port, CH65 9HQ

Reg: 11271801 · England & Wales Comipanies Registry · Limited Company

Notified 06/07/2018

Former PSCs

Mr Michael Ogden

Ceased 06/07/2018

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 06/07/2018Registered 06/07/2018
Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 06/07/2018Registered 06/07/2018
Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 06/07/2018Registered 06/07/2018
Charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 07/04/2015Registered 09/04/2015Satisfied 24/07/2018
Charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 24/02/2015Registered 04/03/2015Satisfied 24/07/2018

CompanyRankvs 1577+ SIC 88910 peers
61

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees90th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.9× · 6/20
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 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.

Liquidity6/20 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£645k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£157k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£19k

Working capital

Current Assets

£164k

Current Liabilities

£183k

Fixed Assets

£890k

Debtors

£7k

28avg. employees+4

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£871k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.90+£91k
20241.07+£65k
20231.92+£50k
20221.91+£80k
20211.71+£38k
20201.74+£81k
20191.50—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.