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Meritas Fire & Security Protection Limited

10288456

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

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

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

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

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

Charge
outstanding

BIBBY FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD (AS SECURITY TRUSTEE)

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

CompanyRankvs 1062+ SIC 80200 peers
68

Financial strength91th 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+£138k£1.0M
20221.26£694k
20211.19£358k

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.