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Instrument Machining Service Limited

00699838

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
82 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

37 HOWLETT WAY, NORFOLK, IP24 1HZ
Incorporated 01/08/1961

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 10/11/2025

Due 24/11/2026

On track

Industry

25110
Manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures
25620
Machining
25990
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products

Officers

Mr Alan Victor Hosier

director · Since 29/11/1991

PRECISION ENGINEER

BRITISH · AUSTRALIA · Age 78

Mrs Barbara Jean Hosier

director · Since 29/11/1991

ACCOUNTANT/SECRETARY

BRITISH · SPAIN · Age 76

Mr Paul Ian Hosier

director · Since 29/11/1991

PRECISION ENGINEER

BRITISH · SPAIN · Age 79

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Paul Ian Hosier

secretary · Since 30/10/1996

PRECISION ENGINEER

BRITISH · SPAIN · Age 79

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Dean Robert Thomas Smith

director · Since 07/02/2020

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 49

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Paul Ian Hosier

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · Spain · Age 79

37, Howlett Way, Thetford, IP24 1HZ

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Barbara Jean Hosier

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · Spain · Age 76

37, Howlett Way, Thetford, IP24 1HZ

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Alan Victor Hosier

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · Australia · Age 78

37, Howlett Way, Thetford, IP24 1HZ

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Kathleen Ann Hosier

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · Australia · Age 73

37 Howlett Way, Thetford, IP24 1HZ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges4 outstanding

charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 31/03/1987Registered 02/04/1987
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 27/11/1985Registered 30/11/1985
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 28/10/1985Registered 05/11/1985
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK

Created 17/10/1975Registered 22/10/1975

CompanyRankvs 271+ SIC 25110 peers
73

Financial strength84th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees82th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.9× · 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 strength21/25 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.

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 31/08/2025

Net Worth

£690k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£223k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£341k

Working capital

Current Assets

£520k

Current Liabilities

£179k

Fixed Assets

£547k

Debtors

£228k

12avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£887k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.90+£0
20252.90+£61k
20242.65+£43k
20232.96+£19k
20224.30-£717
20216.85+£4k
20205.11+£94k
20192.86+£25k
20183.08

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.