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E. Ward Limited

00531878

active
Private Limited Company
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 HAYLOFT, WATFIELD FARM LONGWAY BANK, MATLOCK, DE4 5HU
Incorporated 08/04/1954

Compliance

Last accounts

28/02/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/11/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 04/10/2025

Due 18/10/2026

On track

Industry

64209
Activities of other holding companies

Officers

Mrs Jane Ward

secretary · Since 27/07/1991

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 75

Also on 7 other boards

Mrs Jane Ward

director · Since 27/07/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 75

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Steven Ward

director · Since 27/07/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Steven Ward

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 73

Watfield Farm, Longway Bank, Matlock, DE4 5HU

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Alison Mansfield

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 48

The Hayloft Watfield Farm, Longway Bank, Matlock, DE4 5HU

Notified 31/12/2024

Former PSCs

Mrs Jane Ward

Ceased 31/12/2024

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

FERRIBY LAND LTD

Created 05/10/2015Registered 10/10/2015
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 29/04/1991Registered 17/05/1991Satisfied 12/08/1999
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 23/04/1991Registered 30/04/1991Satisfied 05/08/1999
charge
satisfied

COLLEEN BROWN.

Created 22/04/1991Registered 26/04/1991Satisfied 10/12/1991
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 30/10/1984Registered 05/11/1984Satisfied 10/04/2017
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 30/04/1984Registered 03/05/1984Satisfied 12/08/1999
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 10/04/1984Registered 16/04/1984Satisfied 10/04/2017
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 10/04/1984Registered 16/04/1984Satisfied 10/04/2017

CompanyRankvs 1751+ SIC 64209 peers
66

Financial strength60th percentile among SIC peers · 15/25
Employees75th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 93.04× · 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 strength15/25 pts

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

Employees11/15 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 28/02/2025

Net Worth

£6k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£110k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£296k

Working capital

Current Assets

£299k

Current Liabilities

£3k

Fixed Assets

£138k

Debtors

£189k

2avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2021)

Dividends paid£4k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£434k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202593.04-£220
2024111.97+£0
2023103.60+£0
202256.63+£0
2021183.17+£0
20205.54+£0
20192.23+£0
20160.12—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.