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Red Balloon Design Limited

09394119

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)

Details

RED BALLOON, READING, RG1 8HW
Incorporated 19/01/2015

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

74100
Specialised design activities

Officers

Mr William James Carey

director · Since 01/05/2016

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 40

Persons with Significant Control

Mr William James Carey

75–100% shares

British · England · Age 40

Red Balloon, 98-100 Cardiff Road, Reading, RG1 8HW

Notified 19/01/2017

Former PSCs

Miss Paula Mary Knevitt

Ceased 29/01/2024

CompanyRankvs 1028+ SIC 74100 peers
83

Financial strength93th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees92th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.57× · 20/20
Longevity11 years trading (max 15) · 11/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength23/25 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.

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.

Longevity11/15 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.

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/01/2026

Net Worth

£138k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£141k

Working capital

Current Assets

£149k

Current Liabilities

£27k

4avg. employees-1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£141k
Prepared with VT Final Accounts

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20265.57+£12k
20254.66+£36k
20244.11+£24k
20235.85+£24k
20226.16-£3k
20214.53+£1k
20202.33+£41k
20191.14

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.