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Ad Astra (Broadening Horizons) Limited

09827977

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

UNIT G9 ELVINGTON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, YORK, YO41 4AR
Incorporated 16/10/2015

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

85600
Educational support services

Officers

Mr Sam Shaw

director · Since 16/10/2015

MENTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Also on 5 other boards

Ms Elizabeth Louise Shaw

director · Since 01/01/2019

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 37

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Sam Shaw

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 45

29, Main Street, York, YO19 6AF

Notified 06/04/2016

Ms Elizabeth Louise Shaw

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 37

29 Main Street, Wheldrake, York, YO19 6AF

Notified 01/01/2019

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 18/07/2025Registered 24/07/2025

CompanyRankvs 394+ SIC 85600 peers
76

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.41× · 20/20
Longevity11 years trading (max 15) · 11/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 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.

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.

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 31/08/2025

Net Worth

£355k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£34k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£257k

Working capital

Current Assets

£363k

Current Liabilities

£106k

Fixed Assets

£142k

Debtors

£319k

12avg. employees+3

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£35k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.41+£100k
20242.83+£145k
20231.50

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.