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W. Brown & Sons (Hitchin) Limited

00568095

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

ROTHBURY WORKS,, HITCHIN,, SG5 1RT
Incorporated 27/06/1956

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 14/03/2026

Due 28/03/2027

On track

Industry

68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Officers

Miss Jane Huthwaite

secretary · Since 14/03/1991

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 4 other boards

Miss Jane Huthwaite

director · Since 14/03/1991

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Mark Huthwaite

director · Since 14/03/1991

ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Also on 1 other board

Mr Paul Huthwaite

director · Since 14/03/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 72

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Former PSCs

Mrs Jean Audrey Huthwaite

Ceased 21/07/2018

Miss Jane Huthwaite

Ceased 28/05/2025

Mr Paul Huthwaite

Ceased 28/05/2025

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 05/05/1989Registered 22/05/1989
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 05/05/1989Registered 22/05/1989

CompanyRankvs 32647+ SIC 68209 peers
63

Financial strength90th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees93th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.53× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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69
How is this score calculated?
Financial strength23/25 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.

Liquidity6/20 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

£527k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£27k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£30k

Working capital

Current Assets

£34k

Current Liabilities

£63k

Fixed Assets

£575k

Debtors

£6k

Profit After Tax

£5k

3avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£1k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£545k
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production 23.0 - FRS102_2023

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.53+£63k
20240.45+£5k
20230.36—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.