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William Birch & Sons Limited

00129834

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

1 Link Road Court, Osbaldwick, York, YO10 3JQ
Incorporated 28/06/1913

Previously known as

William Birch And Sons,Limited · until 07/06/2010

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/05/2026

Due 15/05/2027

On track

Industry

41201
Construction of commercial buildings

Officers

Mr Christopher William Birch

director · Since 08/05/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Paul Alfred Goyea

director · Since 01/01/2006

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Simon Thomas Potter

director · Since 01/11/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Mrs Gemma Victoria Shahjahan

director · Since 01/11/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Christopher William Birch

director

British · United Kingdom

Paul Alfred Goyea

director · Since 01/01/2006

British · United Kingdom

Simon Thomas Potter

director · Since 01/11/2016

British · England

Gemma Victoria Shahjahan

director · Since 01/11/2016

British · England

Former

John David Birch

director · Resigned 15/07/2002

Jack Penty Birch

director · Resigned 16/04/2003

David Brian Field

director · Resigned 31/07/2006

Anthony Edward Wright

secretary · Resigned 29/06/2007

Anthony Edward Wright

director · Resigned 29/06/2007

Jennifer Maud Birch

director · Resigned 23/05/2008

David John Holden

director · Resigned 30/06/2012

Christine Birch

director · Resigned 05/12/2012

Alistair Birch

secretary · Resigned 31/10/2018

Alistair Birch

director · Resigned 31/10/2018

Ben Thomson

director · Resigned 03/04/2026

Persons with Significant Control

William Birch Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Reg: 09743841 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 17/10/2016

Charges3 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 30/04/2009Registered 08/05/2009
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 10/03/2005Registered 11/03/2005
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 09/03/2001Registered 14/03/2001
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 22/01/1985Registered 04/02/1985

Change History

status → active
2026-08-20

Active

type → ltd
2026-08-20

Private Limited Company

address line1 → 1 Link Road Court
2026-08-20

1 LINK ROAD COURT

post town → York
2026-08-20

YORK

officer appointed → BIRCH, Christopher William
2026-08-20
officer appointed → GOYEA, Paul Alfred
2026-08-20
officer appointed → POTTER, Simon Thomas
2026-08-20
officer appointed → SHAHJAHAN, Gemma Victoria
2026-08-20

CompanyRankvs 987+ SIC 41201 peers
66

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.9× · 16/20
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.

Liquidity16/20 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 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£11.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£7.7M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.3M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£4.8M

Working capital

Current Assets

£10.2M

Current Liabilities

£5.4M

Fixed Assets

£6.6M

Debtors

£1.9M

Profit After Tax

£1.0M

47avg. employees-5

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£204k
Dividends paid£350k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.2M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£11.4M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.90+£1.0M
20241.78+£839k
20231.63—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.