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Howard Bros. & Strong Limited

00428996

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
71 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

LITTLE CHASE PAYNESFIELD ROAD, WESTERHAM, TN16 2BG
Incorporated 04/02/1947

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 17/08/2025

Due 31/08/2026

On track

Industry

68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Officers

Mr John Arthur Howard

director · Since 13/02/1993

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 80

Elizabeth Ann Howard

director · Since 01/04/1997

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 74

Mr James John Howard

director · Since 21/05/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr James John Howard

75–100% shares
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 49

Grey Gables, Ricketts Hill Road, Westerham, TN16 2NA

Notified 21/05/2024

Mrs Elizabeth Jane Hodges

25–50% shares
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 47

8, Ulstan Close, Caterham, CR3 7EH

Notified 21/05/2024

Former PSCs

Derek Clements

Ceased 24/11/2021

Jacqueline Mary Clements

Ceased 10/08/2018

Elizabeth Ann Howard

Ceased 21/05/2024

Mr John Arthur Howard

Ceased 21/05/2024

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 26/11/2021Registered 03/12/2021
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 29/10/2021Registered 05/11/2021
charge
satisfied

AIB GROUP (UK) P.L.C.

Created 20/12/1999Registered 22/12/1999Satisfied 27/03/2026
charge
satisfied

WEST BROMWICH BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 16/07/1998Registered 31/07/1998Satisfied 05/02/2021
charge
satisfied

WEST BROMWICH BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 16/07/1998Registered 24/07/1998Satisfied 05/02/2021
charge
satisfied

WEST BROMWICH BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 16/07/1998Registered 24/07/1998Satisfied 05/02/2021
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 29/12/1987Registered 14/01/1988Satisfied 20/05/2013
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 05/10/1979Registered 15/10/1979Satisfied 20/05/2013
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 05/10/1979Registered 15/10/1979Satisfied 20/05/2013
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 05/10/1979Registered 15/10/1979Satisfied 20/05/2013
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 03/11/1965Registered 11/11/1965Satisfied 17/04/1992
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 03/11/1965Registered 11/11/1965Satisfied 17/04/1992
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 03/11/1965Registered 11/11/1965Satisfied 17/04/1992

CompanyRankvs 34778+ SIC 68209 peers
62

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees77th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.57× · 6/20
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 strength24/25 pts

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

Employees12/15 pts

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

Liquidity6/20 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 30/09/2024

Net Worth

£2.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£87k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£75k

Working capital

Current Assets

£100k

Current Liabilities

£175k

2avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£11k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3.9M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.57-£40k
20230.90+£1k
20220.93+£31k
20210.76-£1.2M
20200.62+£61k
20190.45+£11k
20180.47—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.