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Challenger Designs Limited

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active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

16 BENTALLS SHOPPING CENTRE COLCHESTER ROAD, MALDON, CM9 4GD
Incorporated 20/04/2016

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

74100
Specialised design activities

Officers

Mr Julian Spencer Taylor

director · Since 20/04/2016

DESIGN ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Julian Spencer Taylor

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 56

195 London Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8PB

Notified 20/04/2016

CompanyRankvs 28443+ SIC 74100 peers
23

Financial strength4th percentile among SIC peers · 1/25
Employees32th percentile among SIC peers · 5/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.18× · 2/20
Longevity10 years trading (max 15) · 10/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength1/25 pts

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

Employees5/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity2/20 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

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

Going Concern Doubt

the UK and Republic of Ireland” including the provisions of Section 1A “Small Entities” and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historic cost convention. Going concern In preparing these financial statements, the director has assessed whether there are any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that cast significant doubt upon the company’s

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2026

Net Worth

-£35k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£9k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£38k

Working capital

Current Assets

£9k

Current Liabilities

£46k

Fixed Assets

£3k

1avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£35k
Signed by Mr J Taylor,Prepared with IRIS Elements Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20260.18+£10k
2025—-£21k
2024—-£7k

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.