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The Reference Library Ltd

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Private Limited Company
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Health Score
71 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

22 SHACKLEGATE LANE, TEDDINGTON, TW11 8SH
Incorporated 02/09/2019

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46420
Wholesale of clothing and footwear
47910
Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet

Officers

Mr Gordon Barclay Ritchie

director · Since 02/09/2019

CONSULTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Gordon Barclay Ritchie

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

British · England · Age 61

22 Shacklegate Lane, Shacklegate Lane, Teddington, TW11 8SH

Notified 02/09/2019

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BIBBY FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD (AS SECURITY TRUSTEE)

Created 28/05/2020Registered 09/06/2020
Charge
outstanding

SC FINANCE LIMITED

Created 13/11/2019Registered 19/11/2019

CompanyRankvs 3840+ SIC 46420 peers
43

Financial strength69th percentile among SIC peers · 17/25
Employees50th percentile among SIC peers · 8/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.95× · 6/20
Longevity7 years trading (max 15) · 7/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength17/25 pts

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

Employees8/15 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.

Longevity7/15 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 30/09/2024

Net Worth

£9k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£183

Working capital

Current Assets

£3k

Current Liabilities

£4k

1avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£183
Prepared with Acting Office - Tax and Accounts

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.95-£1k
20230.94+£1k
20211.49—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.