Openview Security Solutions Limited

Active03376202 Private limited company
Incorporated
27 May 1997 (29 years)
Previously known as
Cartel Security Systems Limited (until 29 May 2012)
Cartel Security Systems PLC (until 22 May 2012)
Industry
Electrical installation (43210)
Security systems service activities (80200)
Other service activities n.e.c. (96090)
Accounts type
Full
Region
Greater London
Address
Openview House
Chesham Close
Romford
Essex
RM7 7PJ

Filing status

Accounts due
31 December 2026
Last accounts
31 March 2025
Conf. stmt due
7 June 2027
Last conf. stmt
24 May 2026

Charges

Total
8
Outstanding
2
Part satisfied
0
Satisfied
6

Officers 3 active

Officer details are public data from the Companies House register.

Director · Appointed 28 February 2000
British
Born September 1961 (65)
Director · Appointed 6 September 1999
British
Born November 1956
Director · Appointed 27 May 1997
British
Born January 1969 (57)
Officer history (11 former)
30 November 2012
Resigned Simpson, John as Director
27 May 2012
Resigned Claydon, Roy Gregory as Secretary
8 November 2011
Appointed Claydon, Roy Gregory as Secretary
7 November 2011
Resigned Whistance, Paul Darren as Secretary
7 June 2007
Resigned Hall, Kevin Charles as Secretary
7 June 2007
Appointed Whistance, Paul Darren as Secretary
26 April 2007
Resigned Sullivan, Christopher John as Director
26 April 2007
Appointed Hall, Kevin Charles as Secretary
26 April 2007
Resigned Sullivan, Christopher John as Secretary
24 January 2005
Resigned Hall, Kevin Charles as Secretary
24 January 2005
Appointed Sullivan, Christopher John as Secretary
24 January 2005
Appointed Sullivan, Christopher John as Director
24 January 2005
Appointed Simpson, John as Director
22 November 2004
Resigned Simpson, John as Director
1 November 2001
Appointed Simpson, John as Director
28 February 2000
Appointed Ingleson, Mark Philip as Director
6 September 1999
Appointed Hall, Kevin Charles as Director
6 September 1999
Appointed Hall, Kevin Charles as Secretary
6 September 1999
Resigned Powell, Wendy Jane as Secretary
27 May 1997
Appointed Bullen, Paul as Director
27 May 1997
Appointed Temple Secretaries Limited as Corporate Nominee Secretary
27 May 1997
Resigned Temple Secretaries Limited as Corporate Nominee Secretary
27 May 1997
Appointed Company Directors Limited as Corporate Nominee Director
27 May 1997
Resigned Company Directors Limited as Corporate Nominee Director
27 May 1997
Appointed Powell, Wendy Jane as Secretary

Ownership 1 active

People and entities with significant control, from the Companies House PSC register

Corporate entity · Notified 5 June 2016
Owns 75–100% of shares
Limited Company
Reg. no. 05114513

Group structure 9 companies

Ownership group derived from the Companies House PSC register

Camrasonic Limited Owns 75–100% of shares
Cartel Security Limited Has significant influence or control (as a firm)
Cartel Security Systems Limited Owns 75–100% of shares
Delaware Communications Limited Owns 75–100% of shares
Openview Electrical Solutions Limited Owns 75–100% of shares
Openview Security Solutions Limited This company Owns 75–100% of shares
Wardrop Security Joinery Limited In liquidationOwns 75–100% of shares

Financials

Balance sheet as at 31 March 2025 · full accounts

Net Assets
£12,948,673
Cash
£1,205,149
Turnover
£59,160,804
Profit Before Tax
£2,654,243
Employees
328
Debt Ratio
53%
Current Ratio
1.9x
Profit Margin
4%
Return on Equity
15%

Trend

Turnover
£0 £50.0M £100.0M 2020 2021 2023 2024 2025 £49,849,921 £44,447,547 £57,701,981 £56,116,235 £59,160,804
Balance sheet detail
20252024202320212020
Fixed Assets£289,310£335,452£368,212£714,293£929,859
Current Assets£27,318,514£28,257,711£28,117,334£25,193,888£28,933,344
Cash£1,205,149£26,466£69,797£491,395£33,172
Creditors (< 1 year)£14,630,392£17,487,060£17,667,209£13,121,411£19,986,070
Creditors (> 1 year)£0£466,664£2,111,113£0
Net Current Assets£12,688,122£10,770,651£10,450,125£12,072,477£8,947,274
Net Assets£12,948,673£10,960,840£10,319,686£8,073,244£9,877,133
Shareholder Funds£12,948,673£10,960,840£10,319,686£8,073,244£9,877,133

Turnover£59,160,804£56,116,235£57,701,981£44,447,547£49,849,921
Cost of Sales£43,722,465£42,664,857£44,862,103£33,527,803£41,600,471
Gross Profit£15,438,339£13,451,378£12,839,878£10,919,744£8,249,450
Admin Expenses£12,630,734£12,333,838£11,430,540£10,179,754£12,586,050
Staff Costs£15,532,620£15,232,578£13,755,827£14,393,703£18,112,285
Operating Profit£2,807,605£1,117,540£1,409,338(£2,104,677)(£4,336,600)
Profit Before Tax£2,654,243£788,101£1,172,988(£2,180,697)(£4,500,645)
Tax£666,410£146,947£213,306(£376,808)(£822,369)
Profit for Period£1,987,833£641,154£959,682(£1,803,889)(£3,678,276)

Filings 138

DateDescriptionMade Up ToPagesPDF
26 May 2026Confirmation statement with no updates24 May 2026
28 November 2025Full accounts31 March 2025
27 May 2025Confirmation statement with no updates24 May 2025
16 December 2024Full accounts31 March 2024
6 August 2024Satisfaction of a charge in full
Show all 138 filings

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