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Fourth State Ltd

09602623

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk

No risk factors detected.

Details

THE GREEN HOUSE, BLOCK C, UNIT 2, PARKSIDE OFFICE VILLAGE, NESFIELD ROAD, COLCHESTER, CO4 3ZL
Incorporated 21/05/2015

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

62011
Ready-made interactive leisure and entertainment software development

Officers

Mr Mark James Backler

director · Since 21/05/2015

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 41

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Sketchbook Games Ltd

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

The Green House, Block C, Unit 2, Parkside Office Village, Colchester, CO4 3ZL

Reg: 10522172 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 16/01/2023

Former PSCs

Mr Mark James Backler

Ceased 16/01/2023

Charges0 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

CREATIVE ENGLAND LIMITED

Created 04/04/2016Registered 15/04/2016Satisfied 31/01/2022

CompanyRankvs 577+ SIC 62011 peers
75

Financial strength85th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees51th percentile among SIC peers · 8/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.5× · 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 strength21/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees8/15 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 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£52k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£40k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£51k

Working capital

Current Assets

£85k

Current Liabilities

£34k

Fixed Assets

£660

Debtors

£45k

1avg. employees

Director Loans

Company owes directors£48
Directors owe company£312

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£52k
Signed by Mr Mark Backler 26 February 2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.50+£0
20252.50+£68k
20240.56-£98k
20233.59-£100k
20226.04
202119.99
202012.41
20191.40

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.