Company Overview
Gentian Investments Limited is listed at the official companies registry as Active Private Limited Company. The company was incorporated on Friday 22 July 2005, so this is a well established company. Gentian Investments Limited has been in business for 20 years and 8 months. The accounts status is total exemption full and the accounts are next due on Wednesday 30 September 2026.
Registered Address

146 New London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0AW
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Companies House Data
Company NameGENTIAN INVESTMENTS LIMITED
Company Number05516269
Registered Office Address146 New London Road
 CM2 0AW
Company CategoryPrivate Limited Company
Company StatusActive
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom
Incorporation Date22/07/2005
Accounting Reference Date Day31
Accounting Reference Date Month12
Accounts Next Due Date30/09/2026
Accounts Last Made Up Date31/12/2024
Accounts Account CategoryTOTAL EXEMPTION FULL
Returns Next Due Date28/01/2017
Returns Last Made Up Date31/12/2015
Directors & Members
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Nicholas Ekins - Director
(British, 57 years old, born March 1969)
Appointed 22 July 2005
 Active
Stefan Fitzsimmons - Director
(British, 53 years old, born October 1973)
Appointed 22 July 2005
 Active
Secretaries
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Other Company Directorships
Nicholas Ekins
GENTIAN (ANDOVER PARKING) LTD
GENTIAN (ANDOVER) LIMITED
GENTIAN (BOURNEMOUTH) LIMITED
GENTIAN (BRIDGEND) LIMITED
GENTIAN (CARTERTON) LIMITED
GENTIAN (FINCHLEY) LIMITED
GENTIAN (GATESHEAD) LIMITED
GENTIAN (LIVERPOOL) LIMITED
GENTIAN (MID-ESSEX) LIMITED
GENTIAN (PAPWORTH) LIMITED
GENTIAN (SWANSEA) LIMITED
GENTIAN (WINCHESTER) LIMITED
GENTIAN COASTAL LIMITED
GENTIAN COMMERCIAL LIMITED
GENTIAN DEVELOPMENTS (HYTHE) LIMITED
GENTIAN DEVELOPMENTS (KINGHAM) LIMITED
GENTIAN DEVELOPMENTS (LIMES PARK) LIMITED
GENTIAN DEVELOPMENTS (PETERSFIELD) LIMITED
GENTIAN DEVELOPMENTS (POOLE) LIMITED
GENTIAN DEVELOPMENTS (SOUTHWOLD 10) LIMITED
GENTIAN DEVELOPMENTS (SOUTHWOLD 70 FLAT) LIMITED
GENTIAN DEVELOPMENTS (SOUTHWOLD 70) LIMITED
GENTIAN DEVELOPMENTS (SOUTHWOLD 8) LIMITED
GENTIAN DEVELOPMENTS (TOTTON) LIMITED
GENTIAN DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
GENTIAN PARTNERSHIPS ASSET MANAGEMENT LIMITED
GENTIAN PROJECTS (GLOUCESTERSHIRE) LIMITED
GENTIAN PROJECTS (OXFORDSHIRE ONE) LIMITED
GENTIAN PROJECTS (OXFORDSHIRE THREE) LIMITED
GENTIAN PROJECTS (OXFORDSHIRE) LIMITED
GENTIAN PROJECTS (PETERSFIELD) LIMITED
GENTIAN PROJECTS LTD
GENTIAN PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LTD
GENTIAN SPECIAL PROJECTS LIMITED
GENTIAN TRAFALGAR LIMITED
Stefan Fitzsimmons
ESCAPIST FITNESS VENTURES LTD
GENTIAN (ANDOVER PARKING) LTD
GENTIAN (ANDOVER) LIMITED
GENTIAN (BOURNEMOUTH) LIMITED
GENTIAN (BRIDGEND) LIMITED
GENTIAN (FINCHLEY) LIMITED
GENTIAN (GATESHEAD) LIMITED
GENTIAN (LIVERPOOL) LIMITED
GENTIAN (MID-ESSEX) LIMITED
GENTIAN (OXFORD) LIMITED
GENTIAN (PAPWORTH) LIMITED
GENTIAN (PETERBOROUGH) LIMITED
GENTIAN (SOUTHEND) LIMITED
GENTIAN (SWANSEA) LIMITED
GENTIAN (TAMESIDE) LIMITED
GENTIAN (TUNBRIDGE) LIMITED
GENTIAN (WALSALL) LIMITED
GENTIAN (WHISTON) LIMITED
GENTIAN (WOOLWICH) LIMITED
GENTIAN CAPITAL LIMITED
GENTIAN CAPITAL PROPERTIES LIMITED
GENTIAN DEVELOPMENTS (HYTHE) LIMITED
GENTIAN DEVELOPMENTS (KINGHAM) LIMITED
GENTIAN DEVELOPMENTS (LIMES PARK) LIMITED
GENTIAN DEVELOPMENTS (POOLE) LIMITED
GENTIAN DEVELOPMENTS (SOUTHWOLD 70 FLAT) LIMITED
GENTIAN DEVELOPMENTS (SOUTHWOLD 70) LIMITED
GENTIAN DEVELOPMENTS (SOUTHWOLD 8) LIMITED
GENTIAN DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
GENTIAN HOLDINGS LIMITED
GENTIAN SPECIAL PROJECTS LIMITED
GENTIAN TRADING LIMITED
HULTEN PROPERTY LTD
RAVENSCOURT PARK LTD
STURT FARM BURFORD LTD
Balance Sheet Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2022 31-Dec-2021
Balance Sheet
Fixed Assets 38,720,596 38,720,596 34,562,465
Current Assets 11,829,466 11,829,466 11,854,325
Creditors Due Within One Year 4,490,275 4,490,275 3,275,864
Working Cap 7,339,191 7,339,191 8,578,461
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 46,059,787 46,059,787 43,140,926
Long-term Liabilities 46,059,785 46,059,785 43,140,924
Net Assets 2 2 2
Share Capital & Reserves
Share Cap - - -
Profit & Loss Reserves - - -
Other Reserves - - -
Shareholders Funds 2 2 2
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Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2022 31-Dec-2021
Tangible Fixed Assets - - -
Fixed Assets 76.6% 76.6% 74.5%
Stocks Inventory - - -
Debtors 17.6% 17.6% 24.0%
Cash Bank In Hand 5.8% 5.8% 1.5%
Current Assets 23.4% 23.4% 25.5%
Creditors Due Within One Year 8.9% 8.9% 7.1%
Net Current Assets Liabilities 14.5% 14.5% 18.5%
Creditors Due After One Year - - -
Accruals Deferred Income - - -
Provisions For Liabilities Charges - - -
Net Assets Liabilities Including Pension Asset Liability - - -
Called Up Share Capital - - -
Share Capital Allotted Called Up Paid - - -
Profit Loss Account Reserve - - -
Shareholder Funds 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Capital Employed - - -
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 91.1% 91.1% 92.9%
Financial Ratio Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2022 31-Dec-2021
Liquidity Ratio 2.6 2.6 3.6
Solvency Ratio 1.0 1.0 1.0
Reserves to Assets - - -
Secured Creditors Unlock full report
Mortgages Charges 11
Mortgages Outstanding 11
Mortgages Part Satisfied 0
Mortgages Satisfied 0
Assets and Debt Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2022 31-Dec-2021
Assets 50,550,062 50,550,062 46,416,790
Debt 50,550,060 50,550,060 46,416,788
Net Assets/Debt 2 2 2

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 displays a very modest amount of net assets. For the size of the company as inferred by the balance sheet the amount of net assets represents a relatively small margin of cover over 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 displays a very modest amount of net assets. For the size of the company as inferred by the balance sheet the amount of net assets represents a relatively small margin of cover over 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 displays a very modest amount of net assets. For the size of the company as inferred by the balance sheet the amount of net assets represents a relatively small margin of cover over 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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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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Payment Analysis

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
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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
Altman Z Score Credit Risk Rating Unlock full report

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Z Score X
Risk Band XY
Risk Band Description The Z Score is not used for small companies where full accounts are not filed because profit and loss account items are required to calculate the score.

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 31 December 2025 with updates
Confirmation statement made on 31 December 2024 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 31 December 2023 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 31 December 2022 with updates
Change of details for Hulten Investments Limited as a person with significant control on 7 November 2022
Confirmation statement made on 31 December 2021 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 31 December 2020 with no updates
Registration of charge 055162690011, created on 27 November 2020
Confirmation statement made on 31 December 2019 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 31 December 2018 with updates
Confirmation statement made on 31 December 2017 with updates
Confirmation statement made on 31 December 2016 with updates
Termination of appointment of Stefan Fitzsimmons as a secretary on 28 April 2016
Annual return made up to 31 December 2015 with full list of shareholders
Director's details changed for Mr Nicholas Kethro Ekins on 30 December 2015
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