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Knox & Wells Limited

00306681

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)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

CRESWELL HOUSE, CARDIFF, CF14 4UH
Incorporated 02/11/1935

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 09/11/2025

Due 23/11/2026

On track

Industry

41100
Development of building projects
41201
Construction of commercial buildings
41202
Construction of domestic buildings

Officers

Mr Guy Owen Leach

director · Since 30/11/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 69

Also on 23 other boards

Mr Huw Mostyn Leach

director · Since 04/08/2006

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 63

Also on 23 other boards

Mr Adrian Hugh Lewis Bsc Aca

secretary · Since 26/02/2008

SECRETARY

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Adrian Hugh Lewis Bsc Aca

director · Since 01/07/2015

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Also on 7 other boards

Owain Rhys Macmillan

director · Since 01/07/2015

NONE

BRITISH · WALES · Age 53

Mr Michael Thomas Baynham

director · Since 26/10/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · WALES · Age 49

Mr Daniel Llewelyn Evans

director · Since 07/03/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · WALES · Age 47

Persons with Significant Control

Knox & Wells Group Limited

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

Creswell House, Field Way, Cardiff, CF14 4UH

Reg: 16967059 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 22/01/2026

Former PSCs

Mr Guy Owen Leach

Ceased 06/04/2016

Mr Huw Mostyn Leach

Ceased 06/04/2016

Greenclose Group Limited

Ceased 22/01/2026

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 25/02/2026Registered 26/02/2026
Charge
satisfied

PRINCIPALITY BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 29/05/2020Registered 02/06/2020Satisfied 12/08/2022
Charge
satisfied

PRINCIPALITY BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 29/05/2020Registered 02/06/2020Satisfied 12/08/2022
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 19/09/2001Registered 20/09/2001Satisfied 12/08/2022
charge
satisfied

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Created 01/12/1994Registered 14/12/1994Satisfied 12/08/2022
charge
satisfied

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Created 08/08/1994Registered 16/08/1994Satisfied 12/08/2022
charge
satisfied

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Created 13/05/1994Registered 01/06/1994Satisfied 12/08/2022
charge
satisfied

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Created 02/11/1993Registered 16/11/1993Satisfied 07/07/1995
charge
satisfied

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Created 30/07/1993Registered 20/08/1993Satisfied 16/05/1995
charge
satisfied

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Created 06/07/1993Registered 14/07/1993Satisfied 12/08/2022
charge
satisfied

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Created 21/11/1989Registered 27/11/1989Satisfied 12/08/2022
charge
satisfied

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Created 08/08/1989Registered 18/08/1989Satisfied 12/08/2022
charge
satisfied

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Created 11/06/1987Registered 23/06/1987Satisfied 12/08/2022
charge
satisfied

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Created 11/12/1981Registered 18/12/1981Satisfied 12/08/2022
charge
satisfied

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Created 08/02/1980Registered 18/02/1980Satisfied 12/08/2022

CompanyRankvs 2345+ SIC 41100 peers
66

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.5× · 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 going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Turnover

£25.6M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£4.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.2M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£926k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£4.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£12.0M

Current Liabilities

£8.0M

Fixed Assets

£190k

Debtors

£8.1M

Cost of Sales

£22.1M

Gross Profit

£3.5M

Admin Expenses

£2.7M

Operating Profit

£850k

Profit After Tax

£757k

66avg. employees+3

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£169k
Dividends paid-£300k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.2M
NI contributions£382k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£4.2M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.50+£757k
20231.31+£63k
20221.48+£89k
20211.64+£32k
20201.69+£3.3M
20191.66-£200
20181.61

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.