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Royston Instruments Ltd

15915089

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
66 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

Evolution House Unit 2 Durham Way, Royston Gateway, Royston, SG8 5GX
Incorporated 23/08/2024

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

group

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 21/05/2026

Due 04/06/2027

On track

Industry

26511
Manufacture of electronic instruments and appliances for measuring, testing, and navigation

Officers

Dr Andrew Mark Lovatt

director · Since 23/08/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM

David Newble

director · Since 28/02/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Ludovic Chapman

director · Since 28/02/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Mr Mark Peter Timothy Gilligan

director · Since 28/02/2025

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Also on 6 other boards

Mrs Louisa Aichinger

secretary · Since 29/01/2026

Andrew Mark Lovatt

director · Since 23/08/2024

British · United Kingdom

David Newble

director · Since 28/02/2025

British · England

Mark Peter Timothy Gilligan

director · Since 28/02/2025

British · England

Ludovic Chapman

director · Since 28/02/2025

British · England

Louisa Aichinger

secretary · Since 29/01/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Former PSCs

Dr Andrew Mark Lovatt

Ceased 20/09/2024

Mr Mark Peter Timothy Gilligan

Ceased 28/02/2025

Mr David Allan Newble

Ceased 28/02/2025

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LUDOVIC CHAPMAN AS SECURITY TRUSTEE FOR THE SECURED PARTIES (DEFINED THEREIN)

Created 28/02/2025Registered 07/03/2025
Charge
outstanding

BROADOAK INCOME FUND, L.P.

Created 28/02/2025Registered 03/03/2025

Change History

status → active
2026-07-16

Active

type → ltd
2026-07-16

Private Limited Company

address line1 → Evolution House Unit 2 Durham Way
2026-07-16

27 JARMAN WAY

post town → Royston
2026-07-16

ROYSTON

postcode → SG8 5GX
2026-07-16

SG8 5HW

CompanyRankvs 518+ SIC 26511 peers
38

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees34th percentile among SIC peers · 5/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.16× · 12/20
Longevity2 years trading (max 15) · 2/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 pts

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

Employees5/15 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.

Longevity2/15 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Group's or the Parent Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going con

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£4.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£930k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£135k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.0M

Current Liabilities

£869k

Fixed Assets

£5.8M

Debtors

£74k

Profit After Tax

-£408k

1avg. employees+1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£5.9M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2025.0.111

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.16+£4.3M
2024Infinity—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.