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L.Darby & Son Limited

00568684

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

TORRINGTON AVE, WEST MIDLANDS, CV4 9SX
Incorporated 09/07/1956

Compliance

Last accounts

31/07/2025

unaudited abridged

Next accounts due

30/04/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 09/12/2025

Due 23/12/2026

On track

Industry

43220
Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation

Officers

Mr Carl David Horton

director · Since 30/11/2010

GENERAL MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Cheryl Anne Griffiths

secretary · Since 01/12/2021

Mr Christopher James Horton

director · Since 19/04/2023

PROJECT MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 35

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Carl David Horton

Significant control

British · England · Age 62

Torrington Ave, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 9SX

Notified 09/12/2016

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

PLUMBING PENSIONS (U.K.) LIMITED AS TRUSTEE OF PLUMBING & MECHANICAL SERVICES (UK) INDUSTRY PEN

Created 17/08/2022Registered 17/08/2022
Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 28/08/2015Registered 01/09/2015
Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 14/07/2015Registered 15/07/2015
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 26/11/1995Registered 12/12/1995Satisfied 09/09/2010
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK LTD

Created 22/08/1975Registered 01/09/1975Satisfied 09/09/2010

CompanyRankvs 1293+ SIC 43220 peers
76

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.92× · 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 strength25/25 pts

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

Employees15/15 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 31/07/2025

Net Worth

£1.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£776k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.6M

Current Liabilities

£1.3M

Fixed Assets

£433k

Debtors

£1.7M

16avg. employees+2

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£206k
Assets less current liabilities£1.7M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.92+£28k
20242.07+£207k
20232.07+£123k
20221.59+£374k
20211.59+£70k
20201.62+£61k
20191.74+£136k
20181.48—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.