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First For Childcare 3 Limited

10526074

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 6 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

ARTISANS' HOUSE, NORTHAMPTON, NN4 7BF
Incorporated 14/12/2016

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2024

medium

Next accounts due

31/05/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 13/11/2025

Due 27/11/2026

On track

Industry

85100
Pre-primary education

Officers

Ms Susannah Claire Denton

director · Since 14/12/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Also on 6 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Ms Susannah Claire Denton

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

British · England · Age 51

Artisans' House, 7 Queensbridge, Northampton, NN4 7BF

Notified 14/12/2016

Charges6 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Created 28/04/2017Registered 10/05/2017
Charge
outstanding

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Created 28/04/2017Registered 10/05/2017
Charge
outstanding

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Created 20/04/2017Registered 21/04/2017

CompanyRankvs 2463+ SIC 85100 peers
48

Financial strength91th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.96× · 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 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.

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 director with respect to going con

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/08/2024

Turnover

£2.3M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£440k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£838k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£150k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£36k

Working capital

Current Assets

£937k

Current Liabilities

£972k

Fixed Assets

£4.5M

Debtors

£98k

Cost of Sales

£1.4M

Gross Profit

£934k

Admin Expenses

£490k

Operating Profit

£450k

Profit After Tax

£74k

58avg. employees-12

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£126k
Dividends paid£477k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.2M
NI contributions£91k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£192k
Bank loans & overdrafts£172k
Assets less current liabilities£4.4M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.96-£403k
20231.43+£42k
20211.65+£592k
20180.45

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.