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W.Godfrey & Sons Limited

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Private Limited Company
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Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

KNOLL HOUSE, CAMBERLEY, GU15 3SY
Incorporated 02/08/1962

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46220
Wholesale of flowers and plants

Officers

William Godfrey

secretary · Since 17/06/1991

NURSERYMAN

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 74

Also on 3 other boards

Ms Edwina Jane Bridle

director · Since 17/06/1991

NURSERY WORKER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 76

Also on 1 other board

William Godfrey

director · Since 17/06/1991

NURSERYMAN

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 74

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

William Godfrey

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 74

Hook Mill Nursery, Hook Mill Lane, Lightwater, GU18 5UD

Notified 18/06/2016

Ms Edwina Jane Bridle

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 76

Hook Mill Nursery, Hook Mill Lane, Lightwater, GU18 5UD

Notified 18/06/2016

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding
Created 22/01/1997Registered 03/02/1997
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 22/01/1997Registered 03/02/1997

CompanyRankvs 44+ SIC 46220 peers
74

Financial strength82th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees87th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.17× · 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.

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 28/02/2025

Net Worth

£217k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£140

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£188k

Working capital

Current Assets

£349k

Current Liabilities

£161k

Fixed Assets

£32k

Debtors

£41k

11avg. employees+1

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£1k
Assets less current liabilities£220k
Signed by 00731686 2024-03-01 2025-02-28 00731686 2025-02-28 00731686 core:RetainedEarningsAccumulatedLosses 2025-02-28 00731686 cPrepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.17+£27k
20242.05+£15k
20232.21+£44k
20222.17+£56k
20211.98+£16k
20201.09+£13k
20190.94—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.