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F.M. Birch Limited

00196854

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
82 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

318 COLEFORD ROAD, S9 5PH
Incorporated 31/03/1924

Compliance

Last accounts

31/01/2025

full

Next accounts due

30/10/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 23/06/2025

Due 07/07/2026

On track

Industry

46470
Wholesale of furniture, carpets and lighting equipment

Officers

Mr Jonathan Mark Shirtcliffe

director · Since 05/09/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Mrs Sarah Louise Shirtcliffe

secretary · Since 01/03/2022

Mrs Joanna Jane Litchfield

director · Since 29/10/2024

INTERIOR DESIGNER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Jonathan Mark Shirtcliffe

50–75% shares

British · England · Age 64

4, Millhouses Glen, Sheffield, S11 9HB

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Estate Of John Roger Shirtcliffe

Ceased 11/11/2024

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

RBS INVOICE FINANCE LTD

Created 24/06/2020Registered 25/06/2020
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 14/08/2000Registered 30/08/2000
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 19/09/1986Registered 30/09/1986
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 22/04/1986Registered 29/04/1986

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 46470 peers
70

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.78× · 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 co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/01/2025

Turnover

£13.6M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£6.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.4M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£308k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£4.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.9M

Current Liabilities

£1.6M

Fixed Assets

£2.7M

Debtors

£1.9M

Cost of Sales

£10.3M

Gross Profit

£3.3M

Admin Expenses

£2.1M

Operating Profit

£314k

Profit After Tax

£216k

37avg. employees+4

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£107k
Dividends paid-£200k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.4M
NI contributions£131k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£7.0M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.78+£107k
20243.69+£441k
20234.04+£1.3M
20223.71+£608k
20212.60

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.