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Empress Mills (1927) Limited

00220684

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
75 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 8 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

GLYDE WORKS, 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 72

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 35

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Christine Elizabeth Driver

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 72

Glyde Works, Byron Road, Colne, BB8 0BQ

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr John Charles Driver

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 35

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
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 24/10/2005Registered 25/10/2005Satisfied 23/07/2014
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
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 18/06/1991Registered 01/07/1991Satisfied 30/04/1996
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 28/04/1986Registered 08/05/1986Satisfied 04/10/1991
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK LTD

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

CompanyRankvs 38+ SIC 13100 peers
65

Financial strength80th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees85th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.31× · 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.

Employees13/15 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 31/10/2024

Net Worth

£613k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£242k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£327k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.4M

Current Liabilities

£1.0M

Fixed Assets

£336k

Debtors

£435k

15avg. employees-1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£664k
Prepared with VT Final Accounts

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.31+£47k
20231.24+£5k
20221.22+£14k
20211.32+£95k
20201.34+£144k
20191.15+£33k
20181.22

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.