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Forebury Estates Limited

00431068

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

FOREBURY HOUSE, HERTS, CM21 9BD
Incorporated 13/03/1947

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 11/05/2026

Due 25/05/2027

On track

Industry

41100
Development of building projects

Officers

Mrs Mary Elizabeth Shipman

secretary · Since 11/05/1991

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 78

Also on 5 other boards

Mrs Anne Christine Buck

director · Since 11/05/1991

ASSISTANT

BRITISH · Age 72

Mr Ian Michael Shipman

director · Since 11/05/1991

ESTATE MANAGER

BRITISH · Age 82

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Mary Elizabeth Shipman

director · Since 11/05/1991

ESTATE MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 78

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Nicholas Shipman

director · Since 01/10/2008

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MANAGER

BRITISH · Age 60

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Mary Elizabeth Shipman

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 78

Forebury House, The Forebury, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 9BD

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 05/05/2011Registered 12/05/2011
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 05/05/2011Registered 12/05/2011
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 25/04/1984Registered 15/05/1984

CompanyRankvs 165+ SIC 41100 peers
79

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.21× · 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.

Employees14/15 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£23.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.5M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.6M

Current Liabilities

£609k

Fixed Assets

£23.4M

Debtors

£55k

5avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2024)

Corp tax£148k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£25.3M
Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20254.21+£553k
20244.15+£367k
20234.23—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.