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A. Osborn & Sons Limited

00201933

active
Private Limited Company
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)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

3 WARNERS MILL, BRAINTREE, CM7 3GB
Incorporated 24/11/1924

Compliance

Last accounts

28/02/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/11/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 08/07/2025

Due 22/07/2026

On track

Industry

41100
Development of building projects

Officers

Mr Philip David Argent Osborn

director · Since 01/08/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 70

Valerie Gwyneth Osborn

director · Since 26/01/2009

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 77

Katrina Anne Osborn

secretary · Since 26/01/2012

Mrs Katrina Anne Osborn

director · Since 25/08/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Persons with Significant Control

Valerie Gwyneth Osborn

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 77

3 Warners Mill, Braintree, CM7 3GB

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Philip David Argent Osborn

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 70

3 Warners Mill, Braintree, CM7 3GB

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 08/11/1977Registered 18/11/1977Satisfied 06/08/1998
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 08/11/1977Registered 18/11/1977
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 08/12/1975Registered 16/12/1975
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 13/12/1973Registered 18/12/1973

CompanyRankvs 15359+ SIC 41100 peers
56

Financial strength85th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees86th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.2× · 2/20
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 strength21/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 pts

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

Liquidity2/20 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 28/02/2025

Net Worth

£218k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£8k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£51k

Working capital

Current Assets

£13k

Current Liabilities

£64k

Fixed Assets

£329k

Debtors

£1k

3avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£278k
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EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.20+£71k
20240.44-£11k
20230.56+£6k
20220.41-£2k
20210.44+£7k
20200.42-£3k
20190.47—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.