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H.Knowles-Brown Limited

00442494

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
73 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

13 HOWARD ROAD, CHESHAM, HP5 2DQ
Incorporated 20/09/1947

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2025

micro entity

Next accounts due

30/06/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 09/07/2025

Due 23/07/2026

On track

Industry

01450
Raising of sheep and goats

Officers

H Knowles-Brown Ltd Psc Andrew Edwards Knowles-Brown

director · Since 27/06/1991

FARMER

BRITISH · SCOTLAND · Age 71

Also on 3 other boards

H Knowles-Brown Ltd Psc Andrew Edwards Knowles-Brown

secretary · Since 01/05/1997

BRITISH · SCOTLAND · Age 71

Also on 3 other boards

Jacqueline Knowles-Brown

director · Since 01/05/1997

HOUSEWIFE

BRITISH · SCOTLAND · Age 66

Persons with Significant Control

H Knowles-Brown Ltd Psc Andrew Edwards Knowles-Brown

50–75% shares

British · Scotland · Age 71

13, Howard Road, Chesham, HP5 2DQ

Notified 20/05/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 14/08/2014Registered 03/09/2014
charge
satisfied

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED

Created 07/03/2000Registered 09/03/2000Satisfied 17/07/2014
charge
satisfied

NATIONWIDE BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 07/07/1983Registered 18/07/1983Satisfied 29/03/2000
charge
satisfied

NATIONWIDE BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 07/07/1983Registered 18/07/1983Satisfied 29/03/2000

CompanyRankvs 427+ SIC 01450 peers
46

Financial strength49th percentile among SIC peers · 12/25
Employees56th percentile among SIC peers · 8/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.62× · 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 strength12/25 pts

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

Employees8/15 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

£27k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£183k

Working capital

Current Assets

£296k

Current Liabilities

£478k

Fixed Assets

£248k

2avg. employees-1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£66k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.62-£37k
20230.71-£30k
20220.83-£32k
20212.91+£104k
20202.35-£50k
20192.49-£28k
20182.91—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.