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Knights Brown Ltd

00756733

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

160 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, HAMPSHIRE, BH24 3AR
Incorporated 05/04/1963

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 06/08/2026

Due 20/08/2027

On track

Industry

70100
Activities of head offices

Officers

Mr Guy Pitt Hardacre

director · Since 24/03/2011

ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 69

Also on 1 other board

Mr Darren Thomas Wootton

director · Since 21/03/2012

NONE

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Also on 1 other board

Mr Philip Crozier

director · Since 28/02/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Kevin Valentine

director · Since 28/02/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Knights Brown Group Ltd

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

160, Christchurch Road, Ringwood, BH24 3AR

Reg: 07137701 · England · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 29/11/2016Registered 05/12/2016

CompanyRankvs 5256+ SIC 70100 peers
41

Financial strength69th percentile among SIC peers · 17/25
Employees15th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.14× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength17/25 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.

Liquidity12/20 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Company ’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the Directors with respect to going c

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2026

Turnover

£10k

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£259k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.5M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£220k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.8M

Current Liabilities

£1.6M

Fixed Assets

£39k

Debtors

£1.8M

Gross Profit

£10k

Admin Expenses

£10k

Profit After Tax

£1.5M

0avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid-£750k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£259k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2025.0.111

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20261.14

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.