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The Really Useful Skills Company Limited

12857494

active
ltd
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

C/O Learndirect, 3rd Floor Wilson House, Lorne Park Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1JN
Incorporated 04/09/2020

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2024

dormant

Next accounts due

21/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 03/09/2025

Due 17/09/2026

On track

Industry

64209
Activities of other holding companies

Officers

Michael John Beckett

director · Since 02/03/2021

British · United Kingdom · Age 61

Wayne Janse Van Rensburg

director · Since 02/03/2021

British · United Kingdom · Age 44

Former

Brian Hayes

secretary · Resigned 02/03/2021

Ian Stuart Finlay

director · Resigned 02/03/2021

Brian Hayes

director · Resigned 02/03/2021

Gordon Campbell Mathie

director · Resigned 12/07/2023

Persons with Significant Control

Learndirect Digital English Language Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

4th Floor Wilson House, Lorne Park Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1JN

Reg: 13216316 · Companies House Uk · Private Limited Company

Notified 02/03/2021

Former PSCs

Mr Gordon Campbell Mathie

Ceased 02/03/2021

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

SHAWBROOK BANK LIMITED

Created 17/04/2026Registered 05/05/2026
Charge
outstanding

SHAWBROOK BANK LIMITED

Created 09/04/2025Registered 11/04/2025
Charge
outstanding

SHAWBROOK BANK LIMITED AS SECURITY AGENT

Created 29/04/2021Registered 04/05/2021

Change History

statusactive
2026-06-07

Active

typeltd
2026-06-07

Private Limited Company

address line1C/O Learndirect, 3rd Floor Wilson House
2026-06-07

C/O LEARNDIRECT, 3RD FLOOR WILSON HOUSE

post townBournemouth
2026-06-07

BOURNEMOUTH

officer appointedBECKETT, Michael John
2026-06-07
officer appointedVAN RENSBURG, Wayne Janse
2026-06-07

CompanyRankvs 31773+ SIC 64209 peers
33

Financial strength68th percentile among SIC peers · 17/25
Employees18th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.27× · 2/20
Longevity6 years trading (max 15) · 6/15
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.

Employees3/15 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.

Longevity6/15 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 30/04/2024

Net Worth

£59k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£51

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£250k

Working capital

Current Assets

£92k

Current Liabilities

£342k

Fixed Assets

£308k

Debtors

£92k

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£59k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2023.0.135

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.27+£0
20230.27
20220.27
20210.27

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.