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J. Darbyshire & Son Limited

00730269

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

105 GARSTANG ROAD, PRESTON, PR1 1LD
Incorporated 19/07/1962

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46140
Agents involved in the sale of machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft
46640
Wholesale of machinery for the textile industry and of sewing and knitting machines

Officers

Mr Philip John Darbyshire

director · Since 01/09/1994

TECHNICAL ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 1 other board

Mr Philip John Darbyshire

secretary · Since 01/09/2002

TECHNICAL ENGINEER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 54

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Claire Louise Darbyshire

director · Since 30/04/2011

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Philip John Darbyshire

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

British · England · Age 54

105, Garstang Road, Preston, PR1 1LD

Notified 10/09/2016

Mrs Claire Louise Darbyshire

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

British · England · Age 53

105, Garstang Road, Preston, PR1 1LD

Notified 10/09/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

RBS INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 26/10/2016Registered 27/10/2016
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 27/02/1993Registered 11/03/1993

CompanyRankvs 235+ SIC 46140 peers
72

Financial strength84th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees75th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.43× · 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.

Employees11/15 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

£381k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£35k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£375k

Working capital

Current Assets

£637k

Current Liabilities

£262k

Fixed Assets

£29k

Debtors

£597k

3avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2020)

Corp tax£12k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£403k
Signed by Mr P J Darbyshire 19 March 2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.43+£147k
20241.75+£61k
20231.79-£7k
20221.92+£17k
20212.16-£24k
20202.54—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.