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Empress Mills (1927) Limited

00220684

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

Glyde Works, Byron Road, Colne, BB8 0BQ
Incorporated 26/03/1927

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2024

unaudited abridged

Next accounts due

03/08/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 28/12/2025

Due 11/01/2027

On track

Industry

13100
Preparation and spinning of textile fibres
46410
Wholesale of textiles
47510
Retail sale of textiles in specialised stores

Officers

Mrs Christine Elizabeth Driver

director · Since 16/01/1991

SECRETARY

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Also on 1 other board

Mr John Charles Driver

secretary · Since 09/06/2015

Also on 2 other boards

Mr John Charles Driver

director · Since 09/06/2015

CUSTOMER SALES MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 36

Also on 2 other boards

Christine Elizabeth Driver

director

British · England · Age 73

John Charles Driver

director · Since 09/06/2015

British · England · Age 36

John Charles Driver

secretary · Since 09/06/2015

Former

John Whitaker Driver

director · Resigned 31/01/2005

Kathleen Josephine Driver

director · Resigned 31/01/2005

Christine Elizabeth Driver

secretary · Resigned 09/06/2015

John Winston Driver

director · Resigned 09/06/2015

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Christine Elizabeth Driver

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 73

Glyde Works, Byron Road, Colne, BB8 0BQ

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr John Charles Driver

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 36

Glyde Works, Byron Road, Colne, BB8 0BQ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges8 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 08/10/2007Registered 10/10/2007
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 08/10/2007Registered 10/10/2007
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 19/12/2003Registered 09/01/2004
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 28/06/1996Registered 03/07/1996
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 09/04/1996Registered 22/04/1996
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 09/04/1996Registered 16/04/1996
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 09/04/1996Registered 16/04/1996
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK LTD

Created 28/04/1927Registered 09/05/1927

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-22

Active

typeltd
2026-07-22

Private Limited Company

address line1Glyde Works
2026-07-22

GLYDE WORKS

post townColne
2026-07-22

COLNE

officer appointedDRIVER, John Charles
2026-07-22
officer appointedDRIVER, Christine Elizabeth
2026-07-22
officer appointedDRIVER, John Charles
2026-07-22

CompanyRankvs 42+ SIC 13100 peers
64

Financial strength80th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees82th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.41× · 12/20
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 strength20/25 pts

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

Employees12/15 pts

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

Liquidity12/20 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 31/10/2025

Net Worth

£662k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£364k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£400k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.4M

Current Liabilities

£981k

Fixed Assets

£322k

Debtors

£484k

13avg. employees-2

Tax at Year End

VAT£267k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£722k
Prepared with Taxfiler

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20251.41+£49k£5.3M
20241.31+£47k
20231.24

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.