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Battle,Hayward And Bower,Limited

00274745

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

CROFTON DRIVE, LINCOLN, LN3 4NP
Incorporated 06/04/1933

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

medium

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 21/03/2026

Due 04/04/2027

On track

Industry

46900
Non-specialised wholesale trade

Officers

Mr Richard Michael Dewey

secretary · Since 07/04/2006

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 55

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Richard Michael Dewey

director · Since 07/04/2006

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 55

Also on 7 other boards

Mrs Anna Marie Clarke

director · Since 21/12/2017

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Battles Limited

75–100% shares

1, Crofton Drive, Lincoln, LN3 4NP

Notified 21/03/2017

Charges5 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LIMITED

Created 06/02/2026Registered 10/02/2026
Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 06/02/2026Registered 09/02/2026
Charge
outstanding

MARTIN BALMER AS SECURITY TRUSTEE

Created 06/02/2026Registered 06/02/2026
Charge
outstanding

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC

Created 27/07/2016Registered 11/08/2016
Charge
outstanding

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC (TRADING AS BOTH CLYDESDALE AND YORKSHIRE BANK) (COMPANY NUMBER SC001111)

Created 14/07/2016Registered 19/07/2016
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 02/07/2012Registered 05/07/2012Satisfied 08/08/2016
charge
satisfied

WENDALS HERB LIMITED

Created 30/04/2007Registered 16/05/2007Satisfied 03/09/2010
charge
satisfied

GE COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED (THE SECURITY HOLDER)

Created 07/04/2006Registered 22/04/2006Satisfied 28/07/2016

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 46900 peers
70

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.99× · 20/20
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.

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

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 going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Turnover

£21.9M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£15.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£248

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£203k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£13.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£20.2M

Current Liabilities

£6.8M

Fixed Assets

£3.1M

Debtors

£13.6M

Cost of Sales

£18.4M

Gross Profit

£3.5M

Admin Expenses

£2.9M

Operating Profit

£603k

Profit After Tax

£139k

162avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£2k
Dividends paid£2k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.6M
NI contributions£230k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£16.6M
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production Advanced 2024 - FRS102_2024

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20242.99

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.