Company Overview
Absolute Return For Kids (Ark) is listed at the official companies registry as Active Private Limited Company By Guarantee Without Share Capital, Use Of 'Limited' Exemption. The company was incorporated on Wednesday 13 November 2002, so this is a well established company. Absolute Return For Kids (Ark) has been in business for 23 years and 4 months. The accounts status is group and the accounts are next due on Sunday 31 May 2026.
Registered Address

1 Edcity Edcity Walk, London, W12 7TF
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Companies House Data
Company NameABSOLUTE RETURN FOR KIDS (ARK)
Company Number04589451
Registered Office Address1 Edcity Edcity Walk
 W12 7TF
Company CategoryPrivate Limited Company By Guarantee Without Share Capital, Use Of 'Limited' Exemption
Company StatusActive
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom
Incorporation Date13/11/2002
Accounting Reference Date Day31
Accounting Reference Date Month8
Accounts Next Due Date31/05/2026
Accounts Last Made Up Date31/08/2024
Accounts Account CategoryGROUP
Returns Next Due Date11/12/2016
Returns Last Made Up Date13/11/2015
Directors & Members
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Anthony Clake - Director
(British, 46 years old, born April 1980)
Appointed 08 November 2018
 Active
Stanley Fink - Director
(British, 69 years old, born September 1957)
Appointed 26 April 2004
 Active
Paul Marshall - Director
(British, 67 years old, born August 1959)
Appointed 13 November 2002
 Active
Ian Wace - Director
(British, 63 years old, born January 1963)
Appointed 13 November 2002
 Active
Secretaries
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Kathryn Godfrey - Secretary
Appointed 27 September 2024
 Active
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Balance Sheet Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Aug-2024 31-Aug-2014 31-Aug-2013
Balance Sheet
Fixed Assets 1,842,000 1,842,000 1,654,000
Current Assets 30,377,000 30,377,000 35,542,000
Creditors Due Within One Year 10,408,000 10,408,000 9,038,000
Working Cap 19,969,000 19,969,000 26,504,000
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 21,811,000 21,811,000 28,158,000
Long-term Liabilities 1,107,000 1,107,000 3,351,000
Net Assets 20,704,000 20,704,000 24,807,000
Share Capital & Reserves
Share Cap 0 0 0
Profit & Loss Reserves 4,974,000 4,974,000 9,289,000
Other Reserves 15,730,000 15,730,000 15,518,000
Shareholders Funds 20,704,000 20,704,000 24,807,000
Common Size Financial Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Aug-2024 31-Aug-2014 31-Aug-2013
Tangible Fixed Assets - - -
Fixed Assets 5.7% 5.7% 4.4%
Stocks Inventory 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Debtors 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Cash Bank In Hand 19.2% 19.2% 37.1%
Current Assets 94.3% 94.3% 95.6%
Creditors Due Within One Year 32.3% 32.3% 24.3%
Net Current Assets Liabilities 62.0% 62.0% 71.3%
Creditors Due After One Year 3.4% 3.4% 9.0%
Accruals Deferred Income - - -
Provisions For Liabilities Charges - - -
Net Assets Liabilities Including Pension Asset Liability 64.3% 64.3% 66.7%
Called Up Share Capital 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Share Capital Allotted Called Up Paid 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Profit Loss Account Reserve 15.4% 15.4% 25.0%
Shareholder Funds 64.3% 64.3% 66.7%
Capital Employed - - -
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 67.7% 67.7% 75.7%
Financial Ratio Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Aug-2024 31-Aug-2014 31-Aug-2013
Liquidity Ratio 2.9 2.9 3.9
Solvency Ratio 2.8 2.8 3.0
Reserves to Assets 0.2 0.2 0.2
Secured Creditors Unlock full report
Mortgages Charges 1
Mortgages Outstanding 1
Mortgages Part Satisfied 0
Mortgages Satisfied 0
Assets and Debt Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Aug-2024 31-Aug-2014 31-Aug-2013
Assets 32,219,000 32,219,000 37,196,000
Debt 11,515,000 11,515,000 12,389,000
Net Assets/Debt 20,704,000 20,704,000 24,807,000

The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.

The company balance sheet displays a comfortable surplus of working capital. We would normally view this positively. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The balance sheet indicates the net assets of a good sized company. For the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet the level of net assets suggests a comfortable level of cover for total debts and obligations.

Unlock full report  The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.The company balance sheet displays a comfortable surplus of working capital. We would normally view this positively. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The balance sheet indicates the net assets of a good sized company. For the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet the level of net assets suggests a comfortable level of cover for total debts and obligations.   The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.The company balance sheet displays a comfortable surplus of working capital. We would normally view this positively. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The balance sheet indicates the net assets of a good sized company. For the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet the level of net assets suggests a comfortable level of cover for total debts and obligations.

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Public Record Information Unlock full report
Exact Court Judgements
Period of Months Last 12m 13-24m 25-36m 37-48m 49-60m 61-72m
Number of Exact CCJS X Y Y X X Y
Value of Exact CCJS YXY YK S S X KX
Supplier Credit Limits Unlock full report
Date Sector Notified Amount Terms
XK-SXY XKXYXK SXSKXYXK £X,000 XS XYSKS
SK-SYY SKXYXKYKKY KSXX KKXXYXS £YY,000 YS XYSKS SK YXXSXS
YK-SXY XKXYXYYK SXSXYXK £SX,000 XS XYSKS
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Total Invoices Paid Before
30 days due		 Paid After
30 days due		 Owing Before
30 days due		 Owing after
30 days due
XYX SX K YX X
Company Valuation Analysis Unlock full report

Going Concern Valuation

The going concern valuations value the company on the basis that it continues to trade without the threat of liquidation for the foreseeable future. These valuations are primarily profit and cashflow based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XSI,000 Retained Profit £YX,000
Estimated Mid Value £YY,000 EBIT £SY,000
Estimated Low Value £X,000 EBITDA £SSX,000

Liquidation Valuation

The liquidaton valuation values the company as if it were to cease trading and assets were subject to rapid disposal to cover liabilities. This valuation is primarily asset based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XY,000 Total Assets £XIX,000
Estimated Mid Value £Y,000 Net Assets £YX,000
Estimated Low Value £S,000 Tangible Equity £SX,000

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First Report Score: (0-10) X
Financial Status Guide:
10 Very Strong
9 Strong
8 Very Good
7 Good
6 Above Average
5 Average
4 Below Average
3 Poor
2 Weak
1 Very Weak
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Risk Score (1-100) X
Risk Band Description XXMXMXMX SISX
Risk Assessment Meeting of Creditors
Credit Rating XSKX
Altman Z Score Credit Risk Rating Unlock full report

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Z Score X
Risk Band XY
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Z Score Bands

1 Low Risk 3.00 and above
2 Caution 2.63 - 2.99
3 Risk of Failure within 2 years 1.24 - 2.62
4 High Probability Failure Below 1.24
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Document Filings
Confirmation statement made on 14 November 2025 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 14 November 2024 with updates
Appointment of Kathryn Anna Godfrey as a secretary on 27 September 2024
Termination of appointment of Megan Mannion as a secretary on 27 September 2024
Registered office address changed from Edcity Walk Edcity Walk London W12 7TF United Kingdom to 1 Edcity Edcity Walk London W12 7TF on 10 September 2024
Registered office address changed from 1 Edcity 1 Edcity Edcity Walk London W12 7TF United Kingdom to Edcity Walk Edcity Walk London W12 7TF on 9 September 2024
Registered office address changed from The Yellow Building 1 Nicholas Road London W11 4AN England to 1 Edcity 1 Edcity Edcity Walk London W12 7TF on 9 September 2024
Appointment of Mrs Megan Mannion as a secretary on 24 May 2024
Termination of appointment of Elizabeth Dawson as a secretary on 24 May 2024
Confirmation statement made on 14 November 2023 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 14 November 2022 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 14 November 2021 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 14 November 2020 with no updates
Director's details changed for Lord Stanley Fink on 14 July 2020
Termination of appointment of Michael Sandall as a secretary on 19 February 2020
Appointment of Ms Elizabeth Dawson as a secretary on 19 February 2020
Registered office address changed from 65 Kingsway London WC2B 6TD to The Yellow Building 1 Nicholas Road London W11 4AN on 4 December 2019
Confirmation statement made on 14 November 2019 with no updates
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