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Earsham Gravels Limited

00657909

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

THE OAKS, EARSHAM, NR35 2AE
Incorporated 02/05/1960

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

08120
Operation of gravel and sand pits; mining of clays and kaolin

Officers

Mr James Edward Bennett

director · Since 22/06/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 76

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Sharon Tracy Bowden

secretary · Since 09/12/2025

Mr Mark Aaron Bennett

director · Since 09/12/2025

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Persons with Significant Control

Mr James Edward Bennett

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

British · England · Age 76

The Oaks, Earsham, NR35 2AE

Notified 07/07/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Shaun Alex Bennett

Ceased 17/11/2025

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 01/11/1978Registered 07/11/1978Satisfied 25/07/2023
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 25/05/1962Registered 30/05/1962Satisfied 06/11/2023

CompanyRankvs 33+ SIC 08120 peers
69

Financial strength81th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees87th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.61× · 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 strength20/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£2.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£612k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£404k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.1M

Current Liabilities

£663k

Fixed Assets

£3.0M

Debtors

£291k

15avg. employees

Tax at Year End

VAT£67k

Director Loans

Company owes directors£28k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3.4M
Signed by Mr J E Bennett 28/07/2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20251.61+£272k£1.3M
20241.92+£56k£1.3M
20234.23+£125k—
20221.77-£9k—
20212.00-£38k—
20202.69-£285k—
20193.20——

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.