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Frank Barnes (Darwen) Limited

00505225

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
82 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

ALBERT MILL, DARWEN, BB3 2PN
Incorporated 08/03/1952

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46770
Wholesale of waste and scrap

Officers

Mr Stephen Barnes

director · Since 06/02/1991

MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 2 other boards

David Barnes

director · Since 07/01/1994

MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 65

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Mark Barnes

director · Since 07/01/1994

MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 2 other boards

Miss Gemma Barnes

secretary · Since 13/02/2023

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Mark Barnes

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 62

Albert Mill, Cross Street, Darwen, BB3 2PN

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Stephen Barnes

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 68

Albert Mill, Cross Street, Darwen, BB3 2PN

Notified 06/04/2016

David Barnes

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 65

Albert Mill, Cross Street, Darwen, BB3 2PN

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr James Barnes

Ceased 12/07/2017

Charges4 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 14/12/2000Registered 16/12/2000
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 14/11/1997Registered 15/11/1997
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 08/10/1990Registered 10/10/1990
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 30/05/1989Registered 08/06/1989
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 19/04/1989Registered 03/05/1989
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 28/11/1985Registered 06/12/1985

CompanyRankvs 255+ SIC 46770 peers
65

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees36th percentile among SIC peers · 5/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.64× · 16/20
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.

Employees5/15 pts

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

Liquidity16/20 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

£2.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£77k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£902k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.3M

Current Liabilities

£1.4M

Fixed Assets

£2.1M

Debtors

£1.7M

Profit After Tax

-£65k

1avg. employees-58

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£42k
Dividends paid£183k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3.0M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.64-£117k
20241.58-£248k
20231.90-£65k
20221.72+£247k
20211.57—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.