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E. & C.F. Downing Limited

00265276

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
72 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

ESSEX HOUSE, 8 THE SHRUBBERIES, LONDON, E18 1BD
Incorporated 11/05/1932

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

55100
Hotels and similar accommodation

Officers

Mr Paul Scott Downing

director · Since 16/10/2017

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Mrs Sarah Stanton

director · Since 16/10/2017

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Mr Matthew James Stanton

director · Since 01/01/2020

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Sarah Stanton

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 58

Essex House, 8 The Shrubberies, South Woodford, E18 1BD

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Paul Scott Downing

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 60

Essex House, 8 The Shrubberies, South Woodford, E18 1BD

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mrs Elisabeth Scott Downing

Ceased 11/02/2025

Charges4 outstanding

charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 27/05/1994Registered 17/06/1994
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 11/05/1984Registered 17/05/1984
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 12/06/1972Registered 16/06/1972
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 25/07/1962Registered 02/08/1962

CompanyRankvs 206+ SIC 55100 peers
75

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees73th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.52× · 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.

Employees11/15 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 29/04/2025

Net Worth

£2.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£197

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£176k

Working capital

Current Assets

£246k

Current Liabilities

£70k

Fixed Assets

£3.1M

Debtors

£246k

6avg. employees+6

Tax at Year End(2021)

Corp tax£740

Director Loans(2019)

Company owes directors£15k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3.3M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.52-£303k
20249.25-£28k
202311.82-£20k
202214.79-£4k
202117.53+£12k
202017.18-£9k
201917.64—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.