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C. Firbank And Son, Limited

00304795

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

37 GREAT PULTENEY STREET, BATH, BA2 4DA
Incorporated 06/09/1935

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 03/11/2025

Due 17/11/2026

On track

Industry

68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Officers

Robert Christopher Firbank

secretary · Since 07/11/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Also on 19 other boards

Janet Elizabeth Firbank

director · Since 07/11/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 76

Robert Christopher Firbank

director · Since 07/11/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Also on 19 other boards

Mr Kit James Firbank Bsc Hons Ldipp Barrister

director · Since 26/07/2005

BARRISTER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 45

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

C. Firbank (Engineers) Limited

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

37, Great Pulteney Street, Bath, BA2 4DA

Reg: 05379327 · Companies House Register · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 07/11/2014Registered 13/11/2014
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF IRELAND

Created 19/08/2005Registered 24/08/2005Satisfied 17/11/2015
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 23/09/2003Registered 25/09/2003Satisfied 01/08/2014
charge
satisfied

WOOLWICH PLC

Created 12/09/1997Registered 20/09/1997Satisfied 11/03/2009
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 07/05/1996Registered 20/05/1996Satisfied 10/09/2002
charge
satisfied

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED

Created 30/03/1993Registered 03/04/1993Satisfied 10/09/2002
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 23/11/1989Registered 11/12/1989Satisfied 10/09/2002
charge
satisfied

TOWN AND COUNTRY BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 27/07/1989Registered 08/08/1989Satisfied 11/03/2009
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 26/01/1987Registered 10/02/1987Satisfied 09/08/1989

CompanyRankvs 46+ SIC 68209 peers
80

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.42× · 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 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

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

£9.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£669k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£838k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.2M

Current Liabilities

£347k

Fixed Assets

£10.0M

Debtors

£516k

4avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£10.8M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20243.42+£116k
20232.90-£115k
20212.68+£5.9M
20202.32+£120k
20191.85+£109k
20181.45+£75k
20171.18—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.