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B.Danby & Co,Limited

00103285

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 6 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

ENGLISH STREET, EAST YORKSHIRE, HU3 2DZ
Incorporated 29/05/1909

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46740
Wholesale of hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies

Officers

Philip Sidney Dalton

director · Since 29/11/1991

CHAIRMAN

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 70

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Ian Richard Thorp

director · Since 25/04/1994

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 2 other boards

Ian Richard Thorp

secretary · Since 01/12/1998

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Phillip Sidney Dalton

Significant control

British · United Kingdom · Age 70

English Street, East Yorkshire, HU3 2DZ

Notified 01/05/2016

Mr Ian Richard Thorp

Significant control

British · England · Age 61

English Street, East Yorkshire, HU3 2DZ

Notified 01/05/2016

Charges6 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 30/10/2023Registered 31/10/2023
charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD ("THE SECURITY HOLDER")

Created 18/02/2013Registered 20/02/2013
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 08/03/2011Registered 11/03/2011
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 18/10/2001Registered 19/10/2001
charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LIMITED

Created 14/07/2000Registered 15/07/2000
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 29/04/1997Registered 01/05/1997Satisfied 02/08/2001
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 07/08/1996Registered 09/08/1996
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 27/06/1996Registered 03/07/1996Satisfied 02/08/2001
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 27/06/1996Registered 03/07/1996Satisfied 02/08/2001
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 27/06/1996Registered 03/07/1996Satisfied 02/08/2001
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 27/06/1996Registered 03/07/1996Satisfied 02/08/2001
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 27/06/1996Registered 03/07/1996Satisfied 02/08/2001
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 27/06/1996Registered 03/07/1996Satisfied 02/08/2001
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 27/06/1996Registered 03/07/1996Satisfied 02/08/2001
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 27/06/1996Registered 03/07/1996Satisfied 02/08/2001
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 27/06/1996Registered 03/07/1996Satisfied 02/08/2001

CompanyRankvs 28+ SIC 46740 peers
69

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.37× · 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 strength24/25 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 co

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2025

Turnover

£9.6M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£3.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£17k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£205k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£2.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.8M

Current Liabilities

£1.6M

Fixed Assets

£223k

Debtors

£1.9M

Cost of Sales

£7.4M

Gross Profit

£2.2M

Admin Expenses

£2.5M

Operating Profit

-£260k

Profit After Tax

-£153k

40avg. employees-3

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£31k

Director Loans

Directors owe company£163

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.2M
NI contributions£123k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.4M
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production Advanced 2025 - FRS102_2025

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.37-£65k
20242.52+£279k
20232.33+£1.2M
20212.24—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.