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Ward & Co. (Letters) Limited

00603289

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

UNIT 18 MAZE STREET, BRISTOL, BS5 9TE
Incorporated 23/04/1958

Compliance

Last accounts

31/05/2025

micro entity

Next accounts due

28/02/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 09/02/2026

Due 23/02/2027

On track

Industry

25990
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products

Officers

Mr Andrew Leonard Ward

director · Since 14/02/1992

ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 81

Also on 13 other boards

Mr Michael Jonathan Merritt

director · Since 25/05/2007

PRODUCTION

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Mr Andrew Leonard Ward

secretary · Since 03/10/2007

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 81

Also on 13 other boards

Mr Darren John Beazer

director · Since 25/02/2022

FACTORY MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Andrew Leonard Ward

Significant control

British · England · Age 81

11, Marsh Common Road, Bristol, BS35 4JX

Notified 04/02/2026

Mr Michael Jonathan Merritt

Significant control

British · England · Age 51

23, Shortwood Road, Bristol, BS16 9PL

Notified 04/02/2026

Former PSCs

Maurice Ward Will Trust

Ceased 04/02/2026

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 05/04/1984Registered 06/04/1984
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK LTD

Created 28/01/1959Registered 30/01/1959Satisfied 24/12/2024

CompanyRankvs 2110+ SIC 25990 peers
59

Financial strength59th percentile among SIC peers · 15/25
Employees78th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.19× · 12/20
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.

Employees12/15 pts

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

Liquidity12/20 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 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£84k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£63k

Working capital

Current Assets

£130k

Current Liabilities

£109k

Fixed Assets

£28k

10avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2019)

Corp tax£23k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£92k
Prepared with Taxfiler

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.19-£5k
20241.27-£5k
20231.08-£9k
20221.21+£45k
20210.83-£9k
20201.06-£56k
20191.34+£4k
20181.35

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.