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J Harper & Sons (Welding Fabrications) Limited

00729542

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
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

WILLENHALL LANE, WALSALL, WS3 2XN
Incorporated 11/07/1962

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/10/2025

Due 14/11/2026

On track

Industry

25990
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products

Officers

Mr Peter Harper

director · Since 31/10/1991

METAL FABRICATOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 82

Also on 2 other boards

Richard Peter Harper

director · Since 01/05/2008

ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 5 other boards

Richard Peter Harper

secretary · Since 19/12/2008

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Setno Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Willenhall Lane, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 2XN

Reg: 06795988 · England And Wales · Limited By Shares

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Richard Peter Harper

Ceased 01/11/2020

Mrs Katharine Harper

Ceased 01/11/2020

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 08/05/2026Registered 12/05/2026
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 15/09/1992Registered 16/09/1992Satisfied 25/02/2014
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK LTD

Created 15/12/1976Registered 21/12/1976Satisfied 16/07/2009

CompanyRankvs 3147+ SIC 25990 peers
54

Financial strength63th percentile among SIC peers · 16/25
Employees10th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.79× · 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 strength16/25 pts

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

Employees2/15 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 31/08/2025

Net Worth

£118k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£81k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£78k

Working capital

Current Assets

£178k

Current Liabilities

£100k

Fixed Assets

£73k

Debtors

£87k

0avg. employees-7

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£7k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£151k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.79+£12k
20241.32-£73k
20232.64+£34k
20223.15+£66k
20211.30-£7k
20201.50-£4k
20191.57-£143
20181.59—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.