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Characterful Ltd

14342427

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)

Details

167-169 GREAT PORTLAND STREET, LONDON, W1W 5PF
Incorporated 07/09/2022

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2024

micro entity

Next accounts due

30/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 06/09/2025

Due 20/09/2026

On track

Industry

58110
Book publishing

Officers

Ms Ashleigh Colleen Botha

director · Since 07/09/2022

CO-FOUNDER

BRITISH,SOUTH AFRICAN · ENGLAND · Age 33

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Timothy Michael De Vos

director · Since 07/09/2022

CO-FOUNDER

BRITISH,SOUTH AFRICAN · ENGLAND · Age 37

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Timothy Michael De Vos

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British,South African · England · Age 37

167-169, Great Portland Street, London, W1W 5PF

Notified 07/09/2022

Ms Ashleigh Colleen Botha

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British,South African · England · Age 33

167-169, Great Portland Street, London, W1W 5PF

Notified 07/09/2022

CompanyRankvs 6832+ SIC 58110 peers
33

Financial strength20th percentile among SIC peers · 5/25
Employees19th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.64× · 6/20
Longevity4 years trading (max 15) · 4/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength5/25 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.

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.

Longevity4/15 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.

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/09/2025

Net Worth

-£2k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£2k

Working capital

Current Assets

£3k

Current Liabilities

£5k

Fixed Assets

£300

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£2k
Prepared with VT Final Accounts

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.64+£413
20240.52+£2k
20230.02—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.