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Meritas Fire & Security Protection Limited

10288456

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
1 outstanding charge
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

PRIORY PLACE PRIORY ROAD, COLCHESTER, CO5 0QE
Incorporated 20/07/2016

Compliance

Last accounts

31/07/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/04/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 14/10/2025

Due 28/10/2026

On track

Industry

80200
Security systems service activities

Officers

Mr Steve Chambers

director · Since 20/07/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 3 other boards

Miss Rose Chambers

secretary · Since 22/08/2025

Mr Hubert Bojarski

director · Since 01/06/2026

POLISH · ENGLAND · Age 26

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Steve Chambers

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

British · England · Age 59

Priory Place, Priory Road, Colchester, CO5 0QE

Notified 01/12/2020

Former PSCs

Mr Steven Slade

Ceased 17/05/2024

Mr Steve Chambers

Ceased 20/11/2019

Charges1 outstanding

A registered charge
outstanding

Bibby Financial Services LTD (As Security Trustee)

By way of first legal mortgage, all land (as defined below) belonging to the company at the date of the debenture including without limitation that described in part 1 of schedule 2 to the debenture (a copy of which schedule is attached to this form MR01 ).. in the debenture “land” means all estates and other interests in freehold, leasehold or other immovable property (wherever situated) or in which the company has an interest and:-. (I) all buildings and fixtures (including trade fixtures but not including tenant’s fixtures) and fixed plant and machinery at any time thereon;. (Ii) all easements, rights and agreements in respect of such property;. (Iii) all proceeds of sale of such property; and. (Iv) the benefit of all covenants given in respect of such property.

Created 31/03/2026Registered 01/04/2026

CompanyRankvs 1001+ SIC 80200 peers
68

Financial strength90th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.66× · 16/20
Longevity10 years trading (max 15) · 10/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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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.

Liquidity16/20 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/07/2025

Net Worth

£198k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£79k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£174k

Working capital

Current Assets

£440k

Current Liabilities

£265k

Fixed Assets

£29k

Debtors

£342k

15avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£18k
VAT£96k

Director Loans

Directors owe company£140k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£204k
Signed by Mr Steve Chambers 14th November 2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20251.66+£0£1.9M
20251.66+£39k£1.9M
20241.59-£22k£509k
20231.96—£1.0M

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.