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E.J.Purdie & Son Limited

00282783

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • 8 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

ALFORD WORKS, BRADFORD, BD7 2AS
Incorporated 18/12/1933

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

small

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 02/08/2025

Due 16/08/2026

On track

Industry

25990
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products

Officers

Gillian Esmee Purdie

director · Since 02/08/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 89

John Purdie

director · Since 12/08/1993

MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Sarah Ann Bloomer

director · Since 01/05/1996

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Mr Clive Graeme Anderson

director · Since 01/10/2006

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Mark Stephen Barmby

secretary · Since 08/06/2009

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · Age 60

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr John Campbell Purdie

75–100% shares

British · United States · Age 62

Alford Works, Ingleby Road, Bradford, BD7 2AS

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges8 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 16/07/2014Registered 30/07/2014
charge
outstanding

EDWARD JOHN PURDIE AND GILLAIN ESMEE PURDIE

Created 30/01/2004Registered 03/02/2004
charge
outstanding

EDWARD JOHN PURDIE AND GILLAIN ESMEE PURDIE

Created 30/01/2004Registered 03/02/2004
charge
outstanding

EDWARD JOHN PURDIE AND GILLAIN ESMEE PURDIE

Created 30/01/2004Registered 03/02/2004
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 11/01/2000Registered 27/01/2000
charge
satisfied

EDWARD JOHN PURDIE

Created 24/12/1998Registered 29/12/1998Satisfied 03/02/2004
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/11/1997Registered 03/12/1997Satisfied 03/08/2001
charge
satisfied

EDWARD JOHN PURDIE

Created 29/11/1996Registered 03/12/1996Satisfied 12/02/2004
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 06/09/1996Registered 24/09/1996Satisfied 03/08/2001
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 06/09/1996Registered 24/09/1996Satisfied 03/08/2001
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 06/09/1996Registered 24/09/1996Satisfied 03/02/2004
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 12/08/1996Registered 30/08/1996Satisfied 03/08/2001
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 04/10/1995Registered 09/10/1995
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BOWMAKER LIMITED

Created 28/11/1994Registered 30/11/1994Satisfied 03/08/2001
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 01/11/1994Registered 09/11/1994Satisfied 03/08/2001
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 30/03/1994Registered 18/04/1994
charge
satisfied

NEWTOWN SOUTH ASTON CITY CHALLENGE LIMITED

Created 29/03/1994Registered 07/04/1994Satisfied 03/08/2001
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 27/07/1993Registered 09/08/1993Satisfied 03/02/2004
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 27/07/1993Registered 09/08/1993Satisfied 03/02/2004
charge
satisfied

EDWARD JOHN PURDIE

Created 21/06/1993Registered 30/06/1993Satisfied 03/02/2004
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 26/09/1991Registered 08/10/1991
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 26/09/1991Registered 08/10/1991Satisfied 03/02/2004
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 03/09/1991Registered 19/09/1991Satisfied 30/01/1993
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 23/12/1988Registered 05/01/1989Satisfied 18/08/1992
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 20/12/1988Registered 22/12/1988Satisfied 18/08/1992
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 09/09/1985Registered 19/09/1985Satisfied 18/08/1992

CompanyRankvs 471+ SIC 25990 peers
74

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees65th percentile among SIC peers · 10/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 11.97× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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471E.J.Purdie & Son Limited
84
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.

Employees10/15 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£2.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£6k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.8M

Current Liabilities

£150k

Fixed Assets

£972k

Debtors

£1.8M

5avg. employees-1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£46k

Director Loans(2021)

Directors owe company£70k

People Costs(2023)

Wages & salaries£197k
NI contributions£28k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.6M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202411.97+£332k
20236.07+£500k
20225.47+£458k
20213.24+£102k
20202.24+£231k
20191.53-£297k
20182.68—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.