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Higher Hopes Ltd

11740223

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

Healthy

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

Details

THE OLD FORGE, BYGRAVE, SG7 5EE
Incorporated 24/12/2018

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 23/12/2025

Due 06/01/2027

On track

Industry

87900
Other residential care activities

Officers

Mr David Abbott

director · Since 24/12/2018

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Charlotte Abbott

director · Since 01/04/2020

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 51

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Lorraine Northern

director · Since 01/04/2020

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Also on 3 other boards

Mr James David Northern

director · Since 04/02/2026

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 49

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr David Abbott

25–50% shares
significant-influence-or-control-as-firm

British · England · Age 48

49, Musley Lane, Ware, SG12 7EW

Notified 24/12/2018

Mrs Charlotte Abbott

Significant control

British · United Kingdom · Age 51

The Old Forge, Manor Farm, Bygrave, SG7 5EE

Notified 23/07/2023

Mr James David Northern

Significant control

British · United Kingdom · Age 49

The Old Forge, Manor Farm, Bygrave, SG7 5EE

Notified 04/02/2026

Former PSCs

Mr James Northern

Ceased 04/02/2026

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 29/01/2026Registered 30/01/2026

CompanyRankvs 1715+ SIC 87900 peers
64

Financial strength86th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees86th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.89× · 16/20
Longevity8 years trading (max 15) · 8/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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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.

Employees13/15 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.

Longevity8/15 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£127k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£21k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£115k

Working capital

Current Assets

£244k

Current Liabilities

£129k

Fixed Assets

£16k

Debtors

£224k

20avg. employees

Director Loans(2023)

Company owes directors£123k
Directors owe company£10k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£3k
Assets less current liabilities£131k
Prepared with Taxfiler

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.89+£53k
20241.67+£220k
20231.32+£7k
20220.70-£111k
20219.52+£104k
20208.42—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.