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New River Holdings Limited

00486480

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

The Coach House, Broadoak End, Hertford, SG14 2JA
Incorporated 19/09/1950

Previously known as

Smith & Sons (London) Limited · until 14/09/1999

Compliance

Last accounts

31/01/2026

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/10/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 06/07/2026

Due 20/07/2027

On track

Industry

64204
Activities of distribution holding companies

Officers

Mr Matthew Richard Earle

director · Since 20/08/2012

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Jonathan James Leslie Bull

director · Since 10/07/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Also on 9 other boards

Matthew Richard Earle

director · Since 20/08/2012

British · England · Age 53

Jonathan James Leslie Bull

director · Since 10/07/2024

British · England · Age 44

Former

Colin Jesse Smith

director · Resigned 31/10/1992

Graham Paul Smith

director · Resigned 28/02/2006

Michael Stuart Smith

director · Resigned 28/02/2006

Charles William Valens Smith

director · Resigned 27/02/2023

Leanne Genette Corbersmith

director · Resigned 30/06/2023

Martin Stewart Earle

secretary · Resigned 20/07/2024

Martin Stewart Earle

director · Resigned 22/04/2025

Margaret Earle

secretary · Resigned 05/08/2025

Persons with Significant Control

Marchase Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

The Coach House, Broadoak End, Hertford, SG14 2JA

Reg: 05538594 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

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Change History

statusactive
2026-07-16

Active

typeltd
2026-07-16

Private Limited Company

address line1The Coach House
2026-07-16

THE COACH HOUSE

post townHertford
2026-07-16

HERTFORD

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 64204 peers
79

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees92th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 7.07× · 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 31/01/2026

Net Worth

£25.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£384k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£5.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£6.6M

Current Liabilities

£935k

Fixed Assets

£21.5M

Debtors

£6.2M

4avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£4k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£521k
Assets less current liabilities£27.2M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2025.0.111

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20267.07

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.