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Bradleys (Stowmarket) Limited

00313504

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

49 KNIGHTSDALE ROAD, SUFFOLK, IP1 4JJ
Incorporated 28/04/1936

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

25610
Treatment and coating of metals

Officers

Mr Mark Graham Ward

director · Since 22/09/1991

PRODUCTION

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 65

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Vern Ward

director · Since 01/04/2010

NONE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 43

Also on 1 other board

Mr Vern Ward

secretary · Since 15/09/2010

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Ward Investments Group Limited

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

49, Knightsdale Road, Suffolk, IP1 4JJ

Reg: 10515589 · Ward Investments Group Limited · Limited Company

Notified 11/12/2025

Former PSCs

Mr Esmond Railton Ward

Ceased 04/09/2019

Mr Mark Graham Ward

Ceased 11/12/2025

Mrs Susan Angela Ward

Ceased 11/12/2025

Mr Vern Ward

Ceased 11/12/2025

Mrs Pamela Ward

Ceased 11/12/2025

Mrs Helen Marion Ward

Ceased 04/09/2019

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 29/01/2001Registered 06/02/2001
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 17/12/1996Registered 30/12/1996Satisfied 08/11/1997
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 03/03/1988Registered 10/03/1988Satisfied 01/09/2006

CompanyRankvs 397+ SIC 25610 peers
52

Financial strength71th percentile among SIC peers · 18/25
Employees10th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.02× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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397Bradleys (Stowmarket) Limited
62
How is this score calculated?
Financial strength18/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees2/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity12/20 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

£226k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£196

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£18k

Working capital

Current Assets

£872k

Current Liabilities

£854k

Fixed Assets

£299k

Debtors

£745k

0avg. employees-52

Tax at Year End(2017)

Dividends paid-£409k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£317k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.02-£151k
20231.31-£137k
20221.43+£57k
20211.34-£49k
20201.46+£138k
20190.97-£351k
20181.41-£102k
20171.69—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.