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Furness Brick & Tile Company Limited(The)

00058868

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 9 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

ASKAM BRICKWORKS, CUMBRIA, LA16 7HF
Incorporated 20/09/1898

Compliance

Last accounts

31/07/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/04/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 26/05/2026

Due 09/06/2027

On track

Industry

23320
Manufacture of bricks, tiles and construction products in baked clay

Officers

Mr James Andrew Collinge

director · Since 20/08/2015

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 43

Mr Nicholas Richard Collinge

director · Since 09/12/2015

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Mr Mark Paul Collinge

director · Since 19/09/2016

COMPANY DIRECTOR

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Persons with Significant Control

Mr James Andrew Collinge

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 43

Askam Brickworks, Cumbria, LA16 7HF

Notified 07/04/2017

Charges9 outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 23320 peers
78

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.51× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees14/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity20/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/07/2025

Net Worth

£1.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£852k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.2M

Current Liabilities

£614k

Fixed Assets

£321k

Debtors

£465k

40avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.9M
Prepared with VT Final Accounts

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.51-£65k
20244.00-£55k
20233.21-£67k
20222.86+£163k
20212.16-£75k
20203.19+£91k
20193.77+£123k
20182.85—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.