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Glass Futures Ltd

10002698

active
PRI/LTD BY GUAR/NSC (Private, limited by guarantee, no share capital)
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

GLASS FUTURES LTD, ST. HELENS, WA9 5DT
Incorporated 12/02/2016

Compliance

Last accounts

28/02/2025

full

Next accounts due

30/11/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 11/02/2026

Due 25/02/2027

On track

Industry

23130
Manufacture of hollow glass
72190
Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
94990
Activities of other membership organisations

Officers

Mr Richard Anthony Eric Katz

director · Since 12/02/2016

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 80

Also on 1 other board

Mr Adrian Thomas Curry

director · Since 19/12/2019

CHAIRMAN

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 3 other boards

Mr David Alan Dalton

director · Since 01/09/2021

CEO TRADE ORGANISATION

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Professor Anthony Peter Hollander

director · Since 15/02/2023

PRO VICE CHANCELLOR FOR RESEARCH & IMPAC

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Also on 1 other board

Mr Sean Michael Murphy

director · Since 31/12/2023

MANAGING DIRECTOR

IRISH · NORTHERN IRELAND · Age 54

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Michael Anthony Houghton

director · Since 25/06/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Mr. Justin Kelly

director · Since 10/07/2025

CEO

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Richard Anthony Eric Katz

25–50% votes
Appoint directors
right-to-appoint-and-remove-directors-as-firm

British · England · Age 80

Glass Futures Ltd, James Roby Way, St. Helens, WA9 5DT

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Justin Kelly

25–50% votes
Appoint directors
right-to-appoint-and-remove-directors-as-firm

British · England · Age 54

Glass Futures Ltd, James Roby Way, St. Helens, WA9 5DT

Notified 21/05/2026

Mr Adrian Thomas Curry

25–50% votes
Appoint directors
right-to-appoint-and-remove-directors-as-firm

British · England · Age 54

Glass Futures Ltd, James Roby Way, St. Helens, WA9 5DT

Notified 26/05/2026

Former PSCs

Dr Graham Stewart Hillier

Ceased 31/12/2025

Mr Brian Williams Mcmillan

Ceased 21/05/2026

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

INNOVATE UK LOANS LIMITED

Created 04/03/2026Registered 05/03/2026
Charge
outstanding

INNOVATE UK LOANS LIMITED

Created 04/03/2026Registered 04/03/2026

CompanyRankvs 18+ SIC 23130 peers
38

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees22th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.74× · 6/20
Longevity10 years trading (max 15) · 10/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding 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.

Employees3/15 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.

Longevity10/15 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to

Key FinancialsYear ending 28/02/2025

Net Worth

£2.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.3M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£66k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£3.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£9.8M

Current Liabilities

£13.2M

Fixed Assets

£31.6M

Debtors

£8.4M

Admin Expenses

£5.9M

Profit After Tax

£488k

1avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£28.3M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20250.74
20193.59

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.