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Gentian Hackney Limited

10507975

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

TRAFALGAR HOUSE SOUTH, WINCHESTER, SO23 9DH
Incorporated 02/12/2016

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

41100
Development of building projects

Officers

Mr Nicholas Kethro Ekins

director · Since 08/12/2016

CHARTERED SURVEYOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Juliette Louise Kerslake Ekins

director · Since 26/08/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 54

Also on 9 other boards

Mr Nicholas Charles Hanson

director · Since 27/05/2026

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 54

Also on 37 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Gentian Property Investments Ltd

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

146, New London Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0AW

Reg: 09480411 · Companies House · Limited By Shares

Notified 17/11/2021

Former PSCs

Mr Nicholas Charles Hanson

Ceased 17/11/2021

Mrs Dawn Hanson

Ceased 08/12/2016

Mr Nicholas Kethro Ekins

Ceased 17/11/2021

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

DOWNING LLP

Created 11/05/2026Registered 11/05/2026
Charge
outstanding

PRINCIPALITY BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 15/11/2024Registered 25/11/2024
Charge
outstanding

PRINCIPALITY BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 22/11/2019Registered 25/11/2019
Charge
satisfied

PP PROPERTY FINANCE BRIDGING LIMITED

Created 17/01/2018Registered 17/01/2018Satisfied 10/05/2018

CompanyRankvs 38062+ SIC 41100 peers
41

Financial strength86th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees15th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.09× · 2/20
Longevity10 years trading (max 15) · 10/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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38062Gentian Hackney Limited
50
How is this score calculated?
Financial strength22/25 pts

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

Employees2/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£265k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£39k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£1.8M

Working capital

Current Assets

£171k

Current Liabilities

£1.9M

Fixed Assets

£2.7M

Debtors

£132k

0avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2022)

Corp tax£29k

Director Loans(2021)

Company owes directors£80k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£909k
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production Advanced 2023 - FRS102_2023

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.09+£25k
20230.04+£101k
20220.10+£33k
20210.04+£362k
20200.09+£64k
20190.02+£107k
20180.41—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.