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Collins (Contractors) Limited

00236372

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

CRAY AVENUE, KENT, BR5 3QB
Incorporated 14/01/1929

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/09/2025

Due 15/09/2026

On track

Industry

41201
Construction of commercial buildings
43341
Painting
43999
Specialised construction activities

Officers

Jack Blake

director · Since 01/06/2020

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 38

Mr Benjamin Thomas Watson

director · Since 01/06/2020

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 51

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Benjamin Thomas Watson

secretary · Since 01/11/2021

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Philip Mark Lavender

Appoint directors

British · England · Age 68

31, Gillian Street, London, SE13 7AJ

Notified 06/04/2016

Collins Ladywell Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Cray Avenue, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3QB

Reg: 11502503 · Registrar Of Companies, England And Wales · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 01/06/2020

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

PHILIP MARK LAVENDER

Created 20/06/2025Registered 23/06/2025
Charge
satisfied

PHILIP MARK LAVENDER

Created 01/06/2020Registered 12/06/2020Satisfied 23/06/2025
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

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charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 05/09/1989Registered 23/09/1989Satisfied 30/05/2008
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 05/09/1989Registered 23/09/1989Satisfied 30/05/2008
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 28/03/1989Registered 04/04/1989Satisfied 15/09/2017
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 19/11/1976Registered 01/12/1976Satisfied 15/09/2017
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 05/05/1960Registered 11/05/1960Satisfied 30/05/2008
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 06/02/1951Registered 21/02/1951Satisfied 15/09/2017

CompanyRankvs 959+ SIC 41201 peers
66

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.78× · 16/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£2.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.7M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.7M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£2.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.9M

Current Liabilities

£3.3M

Fixed Assets

£254k

Debtors

£4.1M

Cost of Sales

£14.7M

Admin Expenses

£2.5M

Profit After Tax

£1.3M

66avg. employees+3

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£205k
Dividends paid£1.7M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.2M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.8M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.78-£416k
20232.12-£7k
20222.18-£116k
20212.11-£176k
20202.54-£2.0M
20194.02+£914k
20183.39

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.