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Francis Brown Limited

00446866

liquidation
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Insolvency history
Health Score
N/A

Details

F17 EVOLVE BUSINESS CENTRE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 5QY
Incorporated 19/12/1947

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2022

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2024

Overdue

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/10/2023

Due 14/11/2024

Overdue

Industry

25990
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products

Officers

Mr David George Brown

director · Since 31/10/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 80

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Joan Mary Brown

director · Since 31/10/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Also on 1 other board

Mr James George Brown

secretary · Since 24/01/1992

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 7 other boards

Mr James George Brown

director · Since 23/10/1998

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Simon Francis Brown

director · Since 23/10/1998

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 1 other board

Mr Duncan Heathcote Warriner

director · Since 19/07/2021

SALES & COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Joan Mary Brown

Significant control

British · England · Age 79

F17 Evolve Business Centre, Cygnet Way, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5QY

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr David George Brown

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 80

F17 Evolve Business Centre, Cygnet Way, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5QY

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges0 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

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Insolvency History2 cases

in administration

Steven Phillip Ross (practitioner) · Allan David Kelly (practitioner)

creditors voluntary liquidation07/08/2025

Steven Phillip Ross (practitioner) · Allan David Kelly (practitioner)

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 25990 peers
32

Financial strengthNo net worth data · 0/25
EmployeesNo employee data · 0/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.36× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Insolvency history -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength0/25 pts

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

Employees0/15 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

Insolvency history: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2022

Net Worth

£829k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£117k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£625k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.4M

Current Liabilities

£1.8M

Fixed Assets

£609k

Debtors

£2.2M

70avg. employees-12

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.2M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20221.36+£117k
20211.23

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.