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Curious Universe Uk Limited

11082233

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
79 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

THE ICE HOUSE, BATH, BA1 5BG
Incorporated 24/11/2017

Compliance

Last accounts

30/06/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/03/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 23/11/2025

Due 07/12/2026

On track

Industry

58110
Book publishing

Officers

Mr John Styring

secretary · Since 24/11/2017

Mrs Briony Britten

director · Since 24/11/2017

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Mr John Malcolm Styring

director · Since 24/11/2017

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Curious Universe Uk Holdings Limited

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

The Ice House, 124-126 Walcot Street, Bath, BA1 5BG

Reg: 16446881 · England And Wales · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 19/06/2025

Former PSCs

Briony Britten

Ceased 19/06/2025

Mr John Malcolm Styring

Ceased 19/06/2025

Hinkler Pty Ltd

Ceased 19/06/2025

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 19/06/2025Registered 03/07/2025
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 16/06/2025Registered 17/06/2025
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 04/03/2019Registered 05/03/2019

CompanyRankvs 941+ SIC 58110 peers
64

Financial strength91th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.35× · 12/20
Longevity9 years trading (max 15) · 9/15
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.

Employees15/15 pts

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

Liquidity12/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity9/15 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 30/06/2020

Net Worth

£95k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£559k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.3M

Current Liabilities

£4.0M

Fixed Assets

£70k

Debtors

£3.0M

36avg. employees+11

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.4M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20201.35+£406k
20191.09—
20180.31—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.