# EXPLORER ASSOCIATES LIMITED (03650082)

> EXPLORER ASSOCIATES LIMITED is an active private limited company (company number 03650082) incorporated on 15 October 1998, registered in Folkestone. Its registered activity is agents involved in the sale of machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft (SIC 46140). Latest micro accounts cover the period ending 31 December 2024, showing net assets of −£8,296, with 2 employees on average. As micro-entity accounts, no profit and loss account is filed, so turnover and profit are not public. Net assets fell 271% on the prior period (£4,856).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 1998-10-15
- Registered office: Folkestone, CT20 3ER
- SIC 46140: Agents involved in the sale of machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft
- Next accounts due: 2026-09-30
- Confirmation statement due: 2026-10-29
- Accounts type: MICRO ENTITY

By net assets it sits in the bottom quarter of 80 comparable companies in Kent (median £6,192, upper quartile £91k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | −£8,296 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| 2023-12-31 | £4,856 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |

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

- Net assets below zero: Net assets £-8,296 at 31 December 2024
- Net assets down 25% or more on the prior period: -270.8% vs prior period
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 15 October 1998
- Accounts past their due date: Due 30 September 2026

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## Persons with significant control

- Mr Julian Frederick Ridgway — owns 75–100% of shares, since 2016-04-06

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Source: Companies House register snapshot 2026-08-31, Open Government Licence v3.0. Information may have changed since that date and is not advice or a credit reference; check the official record before relying on it. Official record: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/03650082
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