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Bedford Engineering Co.(Manchester)Limited

00690575

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
69 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

BEDFORD ENGINEERING CO.(MANCHESTER) LIMITED WHITEFIELD ROAD, STOCKPORT, SK6 2QR
Incorporated 24/04/1961

Compliance

Last accounts

31/07/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/04/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/12/2025

Due 14/01/2027

On track

Industry

25990
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products

Officers

Mr Jeffrey John Boothby

director · Since 31/12/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 76

Also on 3 other boards

Karen Boothby

secretary · Since 31/12/1993

BRITISH

Mr Nicholas James Boothby

director · Since 09/01/2007

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Karen Boothby

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 69

Bedford Engineering Co.(Manchester) Limited, Whitefield Road, Stockport, SK6 2QR

Notified 01/07/2016

Mr Jeffrey John Boothby

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 76

Bedford Engineering Co.(Manchester) Limited, Whitefield Road, Stockport, SK6 2QR

Notified 01/07/2016

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 06/08/2020Registered 10/08/2020
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 13/07/1990Registered 14/07/1990
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 19/01/1990Registered 24/01/1990

CompanyRankvs 403+ SIC 25990 peers
75

Financial strength89th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees85th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.66× · 20/20
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 strength22/25 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.

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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/07/2024

Net Worth

£1.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£497k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.4M

Current Liabilities

£243k

Fixed Assets

£292k

Debtors

£873k

15avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£5k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.4M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20245.66+£92k
20233.74+£31k
20224.87+£123k
20213.82+£149k
20203.30+£138k
20193.46+£182k
20172.56—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.