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Norwood Instruments Limited

00552437

active
Private Limited Company
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

NEW MILL ROAD, HUDDERSFIELD, HD9 6QD
Incorporated 23/07/1955

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

26511
Manufacture of electronic instruments and appliances for measuring, testing, and navigation
26513
Manufacture of non-electronic instruments for measuring, testing and navigation
28990
Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery
74909
Other professional, scientific and technical activities

Officers

Dr. Paul John Dickinson

director · Since 09/11/1992

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 70

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Michael Robert Dickinson

director · Since 01/07/2002

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 68

Also on 8 other boards

Dr Paul John Dickinson

secretary · Since 31/01/2013

Persons with Significant Control

Dr Paul John Dickinson

50–75% shares

British · England · Age 70

New Mill Road, Huddersfield, HD9 6QD

Notified 31/08/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 24/06/2005Registered 28/06/2005
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 13/06/2005Registered 17/06/2005Satisfied 22/11/2025
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 03/09/2002Registered 13/09/2002Satisfied 21/06/2013
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 29/03/2002Registered 05/04/2002Satisfied 21/06/2013
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 24/04/2001Registered 25/04/2001Satisfied 21/06/2013
charge
satisfied

WILLIAMS & GLYN'S BANK LIMITED.

Created 30/10/1980Registered 12/11/1980Satisfied 21/06/2013

CompanyRankvs 278+ SIC 26511 peers
62

Financial strength69th percentile among SIC peers · 17/25
Employees34th percentile among SIC peers · 5/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.48× · 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 strength17/25 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.

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

£234k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£95k

Working capital

Current Assets

£154k

Current Liabilities

£62k

Fixed Assets

£347k

1avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£442k
Signed by 00552437 2024-03-01 2025-02-28 00552437 2025-02-28 00552437 core:CurrentFinancialInstruments core:WithinOneYear 2025-02-Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.48+£0
20252.48-£48k
20243.42-£131k
20224.91-£28k
20215.76-£73k
20196.64+£8k
20183.99—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.