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T.Ward & Son,Limited

00222877

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
71 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

James Freel Close, Furness Business Park, Barrow In Furness, LA14 2NW
Incorporated 29/06/1927

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 08/05/2026

Due 22/05/2027

On track

Industry

47520
Retail sale of hardware, paints and glass in specialised stores

Officers

Timothy Redshaw

director · Since 29/11/1996

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Timothy Redshaw

secretary · Since 23/04/2014

Mrs Caroline Ann Postlethwaite

director · Since 01/10/2021

GROUP FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 42

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Adam John Baxter

director · Since 01/04/2024

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Mr Mark Anthony Morsby

director · Since 01/04/2024

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Mr Lee Howe

director · Since 01/04/2024

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Mr Simon Anthony Hulbert

director · Since 01/04/2024

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Mr Jack Owen Ashworth

director · Since 01/04/2024

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 28

Timothy Redshaw

director · Since 29/11/1996

British · United Kingdom · Age 58

Timothy Redshaw

secretary · Since 23/04/2014

Caroline Ann Postlethwaite

director · Since 01/10/2021

British · England · Age 42

Adam John Baxter

director · Since 01/04/2024

British · England · Age 54

Jack Owen Ashworth

director · Since 01/04/2024

British · England · Age 28

Lee Howe

director · Since 01/04/2024

British · England · Age 50

Simon Anthony Hulbert

director · Since 01/04/2024

British · England · Age 55

Mark Anthony Morsby

director · Since 01/04/2024

British · England · Age 57

Former

Roger Barrow

director · Resigned 30/04/2022

Lisbeth Roberta Redshaw

director · Resigned 26/01/2023

Lawrence Wilson

director · Resigned 01/07/2024

Ian Kenneth Noble

director · Resigned 31/12/2024

Persons with Significant Control

Sequoia Operations Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Unit 1, James Freel Close, Barrow-In-Furness, LA14 2NW

Reg: 15167031 · Companies House · Limited By Shares

Notified 01/12/2023

Former PSCs

Mrs Lisbeth Roberta Redshaw

Ceased 01/12/2023

Timothy Redshaw

Ceased 01/12/2023

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 21/07/2023Registered 25/07/2023
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 08/06/1995Registered 13/06/1995
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/03/1995Registered 27/03/1995Satisfied 18/10/2024
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/03/1995Registered 27/03/1995Satisfied 18/10/2024
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 29/12/1989Registered 03/01/1990Satisfied 18/10/2024
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 28/07/1986Registered 13/08/1986Satisfied 18/10/2024

Change History

statusactive
2026-06-16

Active

typeltd
2026-06-16

Private Limited Company

address line1James Freel Close
2026-06-16

JAMES FREEL CLOSE

post townBarrow In Furness
2026-06-16

BARROW IN FURNESS

CompanyRankvs 258+ SIC 47520 peers
74

Financial strength91th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.69× · 16/20
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 strength23/25 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.

Liquidity16/20 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£628k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£470k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.2M

Current Liabilities

£681k

Fixed Assets

£216k

Debtors

£649k

Profit After Tax

-£43k

68avg. employees-9

Tax at Year End(2023)

Corp tax£8k
Dividends paid£125k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£23k
Assets less current liabilities£687k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.69-£43k
20231.73

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.