Company Overview
H.Tempest Limited is listed at the official companies registry as Active Private Limited Company. The company was incorporated on Tuesday 16 June 1942, so this is a well established company. H.Tempest Limited has been in business for 83 years and 9 months. The accounts status is group and the accounts are next due on Wednesday 30 September 2026.
Registered Address

The Colour Laboratory, Lelant, St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26 3HU
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Companies House Data
Company NameH.TEMPEST LIMITED
Company Number00374510
Registered Office AddressThe Colour Laboratory
 Lelant
 TR26 3HU
Company CategoryPrivate Limited Company
Company StatusActive
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom
Incorporation Date16/06/1942
Accounting Reference Date Day31
Accounting Reference Date Month12
Accounts Next Due Date30/09/2026
Accounts Last Made Up Date31/12/2024
Accounts Account CategoryGROUP
Returns Next Due Date28/07/2016
Returns Last Made Up Date30/06/2015
Directors & Members
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Bryan Buck - Director
(British, 69 years old, born November 1957)
Appointed 01 April 2008
 Active
Barry Dodge - Director
(British, 84 years old, born September 1942)
Jason Maros - Director
(British, 50 years old, born August 1976)
Appointed 01 January 2024
 Active
John Temby - Director
(British, 65 years old, born April 1961)
Appointed 01 January 2024
 Active
Terence Tempest - Director
(British, 72 years old, born February 1954)
Beric Tempest - Director
(British, 87 years old, born October 1939)
Robert Tempest - Director
(British, 52 years old, born April 1974)
Appointed 11 July 2011
 Active
Secretaries
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Bryan Buck - Secretary
(British)
Appointed 01 April 2008
 Active
Other Company Directorships
Bryan Buck
ALLYEARBOOKS LIMITED
GALLINAS POINT LIMITED
JOLT MEDIA LIMITED
PELHAM COURT LIMITED
REBEL MOMENTS LIMITED
TEMPEST PHOTOGRAPHY LIMITED
TEMPEST TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY LIMITED
THE GRADUATION GOWNING COMPANY LIMITED
Barry Dodge
ALLYEARBOOKS LIMITED
JOLT MEDIA LIMITED
REBEL MOMENTS LIMITED
TEMPEST PHOTOGRAPHY LIMITED
TEMPEST TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY LIMITED
THE GRADUATION GOWNING COMPANY LIMITED
THE HARBOUR KITCHEN COMPANY LIMITED
Jason Maros
ALLYEARBOOKS LIMITED
JOLT MEDIA LIMITED
TEMPEST PHOTOGRAPHY LIMITED
TEMPEST TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY LIMITED
THE GRADUATION GOWNING COMPANY LIMITED
John Temby
ALLYEARBOOKS LIMITED
JOLT MEDIA LIMITED
TEMPEST PHOTOGRAPHY LIMITED
TEMPEST TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY LIMITED
THE GRADUATION GOWNING COMPANY LIMITED
Terence Tempest
ALLYEARBOOKS LIMITED
JOLT MEDIA LIMITED
REBEL MOMENTS LIMITED
TEMPEST PHOTOGRAPHY LIMITED
TEMPEST TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY LIMITED
THE GRADUATION GOWNING COMPANY LIMITED
Beric Tempest
ALLYEARBOOKS LIMITED
JOLT MEDIA LIMITED
REBEL MOMENTS LIMITED
TEMPEST PHOTOGRAPHY LIMITED
TEMPEST TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY LIMITED
THE GRADUATION GOWNING COMPANY LIMITED
Robert Tempest
ALLYEARBOOKS LIMITED
JOLT MEDIA LIMITED
REBEL MOMENTS LIMITED
TEMPEST PHOTOGRAPHY LIMITED
THE GRADUATION GOWNING COMPANY LIMITED
Balance Sheet Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2014 31-Dec-2013
Balance Sheet
Fixed Assets 6,228,041 6,228,041 6,029,070
Current Assets 23,678,218 23,678,218 21,731,722
Creditors Due Within One Year 7,190,991 7,190,991 6,481,833
Working Cap 16,487,227 16,487,227 15,249,889
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 22,715,268 22,715,268 21,278,959
Long-term Liabilities 0 0 0
Net Assets 22,715,268 22,715,268 21,278,959
Share Capital & Reserves
Share Cap 486,039 486,039 486,039
Profit & Loss Reserves 22,187,036 22,187,036 20,717,928
Other Reserves 42,193 42,193 74,992
Shareholders Funds 22,715,268 22,715,268 21,278,959
Common Size Financial Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2014 31-Dec-2013
Tangible Fixed Assets - - -
Fixed Assets 20.8% 20.8% 21.7%
Stocks Inventory 3.4% 3.4% 3.4%
Debtors 1.1% 1.1% 1.5%
Cash Bank In Hand 71.1% 71.1% 69.3%
Current Assets 79.2% 79.2% 78.3%
Creditors Due Within One Year 24.0% 24.0% 23.3%
Net Current Assets Liabilities 55.1% 55.1% 54.9%
Creditors Due After One Year 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Accruals Deferred Income - - -
Provisions For Liabilities Charges - - -
Net Assets Liabilities Including Pension Asset Liability 76.0% 76.0% 76.7%
Called Up Share Capital 1.6% 1.6% 1.8%
Share Capital Allotted Called Up Paid 1.6% 1.6% 1.8%
Profit Loss Account Reserve 74.2% 74.2% 74.6%
Shareholder Funds 76.0% 76.0% 76.7%
Capital Employed - - -
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 76.0% 76.0% 76.7%
Financial Ratio Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2014 31-Dec-2013
Liquidity Ratio 3.3 3.3 3.4
Solvency Ratio 4.2 4.2 4.3
Reserves to Assets 0.7 0.7 0.7
Secured Creditors Unlock full report
Mortgages Charges 10
Mortgages Outstanding 1
Mortgages Part Satisfied 0
Mortgages Satisfied 9
Assets and Debt Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2014 31-Dec-2013
Assets 29,906,259 29,906,259 27,760,792
Debt 7,190,991 7,190,991 6,481,833
Net Assets/Debt 22,715,268 22,715,268 21,278,959

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 appeared positive. We would normally view a company positively for this. 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 appeared positive. We would normally view a company positively for this. 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 appeared positive. We would normally view a company positively for this. 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
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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
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30 days due		 Owing after
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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:
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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
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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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THE GRADUATION GOWNING COMPANY LIMITED
THE COLOUR LABORATORY, LELANT, ST. IVES, CORNWALL, TR26 3HU
ALLYEARBOOKS LIMITED
THE COLOUR LABORATORY, LELANT, ST. IVES, CORNWALL, TR26 3HU
Document Filings
Director's details changed for Mr Jason Allen Maros on 17 February 2026
Confirmation statement made on 30 June 2025 with updates
Secretary's details changed for Mr Bryan Buck on 30 June 2025
Director's details changed for Mr Bryan Buck on 30 June 2025
Change of details for Mr Terence Tempest as a person with significant control on 30 June 2025
Change of details for Mr Beric Richard John Tempest as a person with significant control on 30 June 2025
Director's details changed for Mr Robert Tempest on 30 June 2025
Director's details changed for Mr Beric Richard John Tempest on 30 June 2025
Director's details changed for Mr Barry Henry Dodge on 30 June 2025
Director's details changed for Mr Terence Tempest on 30 June 2025
Confirmation statement made on 30 June 2024 with updates
Appointment of Mr John Hugh Temby as a director on 1 January 2024
Appointment of Mr Jason Allen Maros as a director on 1 January 2024
Confirmation statement made on 30 June 2023 with updates
Notification of Robert Tempest as a person with significant control on 14 November 2022
Notification of Ronald James Douglas Brunwin as a person with significant control on 11 August 2022
Change of details for Mr Terence Tempest as a person with significant control on 14 November 2022
Change of details for Mr Beric Richard John Tempest as a person with significant control on 14 November 2022
Director's details changed for Mr Robert Tempest on 19 July 2023
Cessation of Keith Richard Harkness as a person with significant control on 11 August 2022
Termination of appointment of Matthew Charles Barton as a director on 30 May 2023
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