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Walter Carefoot & Sons (Construction) Limited

00626146

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

BLACKPOOL ROAD, LANCASHIRE, PR3 3AL
Incorporated 17/04/1959

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 29/10/2025

Due 12/11/2026

On track

Industry

41201
Construction of commercial buildings

Officers

Charles Douglas Carefoot

director

British

Colin William Clive Carefoot

director · Since 01/04/1993

British

Andrew Raymond Cross

director · Since 14/02/2019

British

Former

Roy Thomas Barrington

secretary · Resigned 27/05/2010

Garry Thomas Green

secretary · Resigned 15/10/2010

Colin Michael John Carefoot

director · Resigned 30/03/1992

Elsie Carefoot

director · Resigned 30/03/1992

Stuart Walter Allan Carefoot

director · Resigned 06/04/2015

Walter Carefoot

director · Resigned 30/03/1992

William Clive Carefoot

director · Resigned 29/06/2006

David Morley

director · Resigned 29/10/2001

Trevor Wadsley

director · Resigned 31/03/1994

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 41201 peers
80

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.54× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -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.

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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£7.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£4.4M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.4M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£5.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£8.4M

Current Liabilities

£3.3M

Fixed Assets

£2.4M

Debtors

£4.0M

Cost of Sales

£15.4M

Admin Expenses

£1.1M

Profit After Tax

£1.0M

40avg. employees-7

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£57k
Dividends paid£1.4M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.6M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£7.5M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.54+£60k
20241.86-£58k
20181.17—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.