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Z.Hinchliffe & Sons Limited

00078708

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
66 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

HARTCLIFFE MILLS,, HUDDERSFIELD,, HD8 8QL
Incorporated 02/10/1903

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2025

full

Next accounts due

30/06/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 02/10/2025

Due 16/10/2026

On track

Industry

13100
Preparation and spinning of textile fibres

Officers

James Harold Hinchliffe

director · Since 10/07/1992

SPINNER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Also on 6 other boards

Graham Arthur Wilby

director · Since 01/01/1993

SPINNER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

John Glennon

secretary · Since 01/01/2012

Persons with Significant Control

Harold Hinchliffe Limited

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

Strathdearne, Wakefield Road, Huddersfield, HD8 8QJ

Reg: 737719 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Graham Arthur Wilby

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 57

Hartcliffe Mills,, Huddersfield,, HD8 8QL

Notified 04/02/2025

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 13100 peers
70

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.75× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 pts

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

Employees15/15 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are d

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/09/2025

Net Worth

£18.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.5M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£980k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£11.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£13.9M

Current Liabilities

£2.4M

Fixed Assets

£7.4M

Debtors

£3.7M

Admin Expenses

£838k

Profit After Tax

-£1.0M

105avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£23k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.1M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£18.9M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20255.75

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.