# DESIGN RATIONALE LIMITED (02692834)

> DESIGN RATIONALE LIMITED is an active private limited company (company number 02692834) incorporated on 2 March 1992, registered in Potters Bar. Its registered activity is manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures (SIC 25110). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 January 2025, showing net assets of £458k and cash of £1.66m, with 23 employees on average. Net assets rose 20% on the prior period (£381k).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 1992-03-02
- Registered office: Potters Bar, EN6 1HS
- SIC 25110: Manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures
- Next accounts due: 2026-10-31
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-03-16
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 171 comparable companies in Greater London (median £12k, upper quartile £99k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-31 | £458k | £1.66m | £348k | — | — | — | 23 |
| 2024-01-31 | £381k | £1.63m | £540k | — | — | — | 23 |

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## Filing and accounts signals (facts, not a rating)

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £458,005 at 31 January 2025
- Net assets up 10% or more on the prior period: +20.1% vs prior period
- Cash at bank of £50,000 or more: Cash £1,657,257
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 2 March 1992

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## Persons with significant control

- Robin William Heap — owns 50–75% of shares; holds 50–75% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors, since 2016-04-06
- Mrs Lesley Heap — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights, since 2023-06-19

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