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W.T. Knowles & Sons Limited

00215100

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

ASH GROVE SANITARY PIPE WORKS, YORKS, HX5 9JA
Incorporated 16/07/1926

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 02/06/2025

Due 16/06/2026

On track

Industry

23320
Manufacture of bricks, tiles and construction products in baked clay

Officers

Mr Martin Anthony Knowles

director · Since 21/08/1993

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Martin Anthony Knowles

secretary · Since 14/07/2020

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Paul Marcus Kenworthy

director · Since 27/02/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Also on 11 other boards

Mr Adam William Tozer

director · Since 27/02/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 39

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Martin Anthony Knowles

Significant control

British · England · Age 64

11, Shibden Hall Croft, Halifax, HX3 9XF

Notified 01/07/2016

Mrs Charlotte Helen Flockton

Significant control

British · England · Age 68

27, Exley Lane, Halifax, HX5 0SW

Notified 01/07/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Malcolm Stanley Knowles

Ceased 19/06/2021

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

ARBUTHNOT COMMERCIAL ASSET BASED LENDING LIMITED

Created 16/04/2026Registered 21/04/2026
Charge
outstanding

ARBUTHNOT COMMERCIAL ASSET BASED LENDING LIMITED

Created 27/02/2026Registered 02/03/2026
charge
satisfied

MARTINS BANK LTD

Created 21/05/1969Registered 30/05/1969Satisfied 17/11/1993

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 23320 peers
79

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 7.36× · 20/20
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 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£4.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£3.1M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£3.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.2M

Current Liabilities

£575k

Fixed Assets

£352k

Debtors

£606k

42avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End(2020)

Corp tax£20k
Dividends paid£38k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£4.0M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20257.36+£461k
20246.57+£308k
20235.65+£405k
20226.57+£361k
20215.75+£364k
20206.93+£25k
20195.46

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.