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W.E.Black Limited

00425267

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
68 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

HAWRIDGE PLACE HAWRIDGE COMMON, CHESHAM, HP5 2ZD
Incorporated 07/12/1946

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

group

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 16/09/2025

Due 30/09/2026

On track

Industry

41202
Construction of domestic buildings
68100
Buying and selling of own real estate

Officers

Mr Eric John Spencer Gadsden

director · Since 30/09/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 81

Also on 11 other boards

Ms Judith Long

secretary · Since 15/01/2018

Ms Sarah Louise Gadsden

director · Since 15/01/2018

PLANNING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 41

Also on 3 other boards

Ms Judith Elizabeth Long

director · Since 15/01/2018

FINANCE DIRECTOR

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 70

Also on 4 other boards

Mr James Ian Lyon

director · Since 15/01/2018

CONSTRUCTION DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 1 other board

Mr Andrew Barry Stanton

director · Since 01/01/2025

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Eric John Spencer Gadsden

75–100% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 81

Hawridge Place, Hawridge, Chesham, HP5 2ZD

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

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satisfied

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Created 17/01/1986Registered 18/01/1986Satisfied 14/10/1991
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satisfied

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Created 19/08/1985Registered 21/08/1985Satisfied 14/10/1991
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satisfied

HAVELET LEASING LIMITED

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satisfied

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Created 30/11/1984Registered 11/12/1984Satisfied 14/10/1991
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satisfied

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Created 22/11/1984Registered 11/12/1984Satisfied 14/10/1991
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satisfied

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satisfied

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Created 30/12/1983Registered 18/01/1984Satisfied 14/10/1991
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 08/12/1983Registered 13/12/1983Satisfied 06/03/2008
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satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 11/11/1981Registered 13/11/1981Satisfied 06/03/2008
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satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 08/04/1980Registered 04/10/1980Satisfied 14/10/1991
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satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 29/07/1980Registered 30/07/1980Satisfied 06/03/2008
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satisfied

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Created 27/06/1980Registered 08/07/1980Satisfied 14/10/1991
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satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 08/04/1980Registered 10/04/1980Satisfied 06/03/2008
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 08/04/1980Registered 10/04/1980Satisfied 14/10/1991
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 28/02/1980Registered 04/03/1980Satisfied 14/10/1991
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 16/10/1979Registered 17/10/1979Satisfied 14/10/1991
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 16/10/1979Registered 17/10/1979Satisfied 14/10/1991
charge
satisfied

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satisfied

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satisfied

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satisfied

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satisfied

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Created 08/01/1976Registered 15/01/1976Satisfied 14/10/1991
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satisfied

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Created 19/09/1975Registered 30/09/1975Satisfied 14/10/1991
charge
satisfied

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Created 20/03/1975Registered 09/04/1975Satisfied 14/10/1991
charge
satisfied

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Created 05/09/1973Registered 19/09/1973Satisfied 14/10/1991
charge
satisfied

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Created 27/07/1973Registered 02/08/1973Satisfied 06/03/2008
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 27/07/1973Registered 02/08/1973Satisfied 14/10/1991
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satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 27/07/1973Registered 02/08/1973Satisfied 06/03/2008
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 29/06/1973Registered 06/07/1973Satisfied 14/10/1991
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satisfied

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satisfied

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satisfied

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Created 10/04/1969Registered 28/04/1969Satisfied 06/03/2008

CompanyRankvs 1137+ SIC 41202 peers
64

Financial strength76th percentile among SIC peers · 19/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 29.39× · 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 strength19/25 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

any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and the parent 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

Net Worth

£27k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£31.3M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£243.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£252.2M

Current Liabilities

£8.6M

Fixed Assets

£8.8M

Debtors

£119.3M

Profit After Tax

£9.2M

18avg. employees-2

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£2.5M
Dividends paid£1.9M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£252.3M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202429.39-£242.6M
202329.56+£242.6M
202285.91+£0
202192.18—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.