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Harwich Dock Company Limited

00774336

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
75 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

THE NAVAL HOUSE, HARWICH, CO12 3JJ
Incorporated 18/09/1963

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

small

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 12/06/2026

Due 26/06/2027

On track

Industry

52241
Cargo handling for water transport activities

Officers

Mr Allan William Spence Binks

director · Since 27/01/1995

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 84

Mr William Andrew Binks

director · Since 01/01/1998

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Thomas Allan Binks

director · Since 19/10/2001

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Also on 8 other boards

Mr William Andrew Binks

secretary · Since 31/01/2026

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr William Andrew Binks

Significant control

British · United Kingdom · Age 59

The Naval House, Harwich, CO12 3JJ

Notified 06/04/2016

Mann Group Limited

75–100% shares

Naval House, Kings Quay Street, Harwich, CO12 3JJ

Reg: 2877449 · Companies House (England & Wales) · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Allan William Spence Binks

Significant control

British · England · Age 84

The Naval House, Harwich, CO12 3JJ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges0 outstanding

charge
satisfied

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Created 17/03/2000Registered 30/03/2000Satisfied 15/12/2018
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 31/12/1993Registered 07/01/1994Satisfied 15/12/2018
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 31/12/1993Registered 07/01/1994Satisfied 07/01/2019
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 26/05/1989Registered 16/06/1989Satisfied 03/02/1994
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 06/02/1986Registered 11/02/1986Satisfied 26/02/1987
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 03/12/1985Registered 23/12/1985Satisfied 26/02/1987
charge
satisfied

INVENTORS IN INDUSTRY PLC

Created 14/03/1984Registered 15/03/1984Satisfied 29/06/1988
charge
satisfied

INVENTORS INC INDUSTRY PLC

Created 14/12/1983Registered 17/01/1984Satisfied 29/06/1988
charge
satisfied

WILLIAMS & GLYN'S BANK LIMITED

Created 15/12/1980Registered 31/12/1980
charge
satisfied

INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL FINANCE CORPORATION LIMITED

Created 15/12/1980Registered 19/12/1980Satisfied 29/06/1988

CompanyRankvs 144+ SIC 52241 peers
62

Financial strength90th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees22th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.87× · 16/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength23/25 pts

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

Employees3/15 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

12 months post signing of the company’s financial statements. The directors believe this support from its group companies is sufficient in supporting the company in continuing to operate as a going concern for a period of 12 months post signing of the financial statements, however, until the reinstatement of BNX Holdings Limited is completed, this indicates that a material uncertainty exist

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£273k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£10k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£243k

Working capital

Current Assets

£520k

Current Liabilities

£278k

Fixed Assets

£61k

Debtors

£487k

Profit After Tax

£128k

0avg. employees-32

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£304k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.87+£128k
20231.38

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.