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John R.Ford & Sons Limited

00768397

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 6 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

11 AMPTHILL ROAD, BEDS, SG17 5BE
Incorporated 22/07/1963

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 07/07/2025

Due 21/07/2026

On track

Industry

64209
Activities of other holding companies

Officers

Mrs Brenda Joy Ford

secretary · Since 11/07/1991

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 88

Also on 7 other boards

Mrs Brenda Joy Ford

director · Since 11/07/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 88

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Richard William Ford

director · Since 11/07/1991

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Steven John Ford

director · Since 22/06/1993

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 6 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Richard William Ford

ownership-of-shares-25-to-50-percent-as-trust
voting-rights-25-to-50-percent-as-trust
right-to-appoint-and-remove-directors-as-trust
significant-influence-or-control-as-trust

British · England · Age 59

11 Ampthill Road, Beds, SG17 5BE

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Steven John Ford

ownership-of-shares-25-to-50-percent-as-trust
voting-rights-25-to-50-percent-as-trust
right-to-appoint-and-remove-directors-as-trust
significant-influence-or-control-as-trust

British · England · Age 62

11 Ampthill Road, Beds, SG17 5BE

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges6 outstanding

charge
outstanding

CONOCOPHILLIPS LIMITED

Created 27/05/2009Registered 06/06/2009
charge
outstanding

FCE BANK PLC

Created 22/02/2007Registered 23/02/2007
charge
satisfied

LOMBARD NORTH CENTRAL PLC

Created 29/07/1997Registered 07/08/1997Satisfied 11/08/2000
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 05/03/1996Registered 14/03/1996
charge
satisfied

FORD CREDIT EUROPE PLC

Created 19/11/1993Registered 20/11/1993Satisfied 14/08/1999
charge
satisfied

BP OIL UK LIMITED

Created 17/07/1991Registered 18/07/1991Satisfied 11/12/1996
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 15/11/1990Registered 21/11/1990
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 02/12/1986Registered 09/12/1986Satisfied 13/07/1999
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 17/05/1985Registered 31/05/1985
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL BENZOLE COMPANY LIMITED

Created 13/05/1981Registered 19/05/1981Satisfied 11/12/1996
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 15/08/1978Registered 22/08/1978Satisfied 13/07/1999
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL BENZOLE COMPANY LIMITED

Created 18/12/1970Registered 28/12/1970Satisfied 11/12/1996
charge
satisfied

WESTMINSTER BANK LTD.

Created 01/03/1966Registered 02/03/1966Satisfied 13/07/1999
charge
outstanding

WESTMINSTER BANK LTD.

Created 07/10/1964Registered 13/10/1964

CompanyRankvs 2147+ SIC 64209 peers
65

Financial strength64th percentile among SIC peers · 16/25
Employees59th percentile among SIC peers · 9/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.73× · 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 strength16/25 pts

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

Employees9/15 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 31/10/2024

Net Worth

£25k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£4k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£803k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.3M

Current Liabilities

£463k

Fixed Assets

£1.9M

Debtors

£1.3M

1avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£15k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.7M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.73+£0
20233.68+£0
20224.80+£0
20216.87+£0
202055.06+£0
2019100.70+£0
2018101.80—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.