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Harwich Dock Company Limited

00774336

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Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

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

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

52241
Cargo handling for water transport activities

Officers

William Andrew Binks

secretary · Since 31/01/2026

Allan William Spence Binks

director · Since 27/01/1995

British

Thomas Allan Binks

director · Since 19/10/2001

British

William Andrew Binks

director · Since 01/01/1998

British

Former

Allan William Spence Binks

secretary · Resigned 21/04/2016

Marjorie Egan

secretary · Resigned 10/02/2012

Thomas Martyn Smith

secretary · Resigned 31/12/1993

Peter Barrie Thornley

secretary · Resigned 14/12/2001

Jonathan Paul Ward

secretary · Resigned 31/01/2026

Terry George Wood

secretary · Resigned 23/05/1995

Anthony Lynn Aston

director · Resigned 18/11/1993

Allan William Spence Binks

director · Resigned 31/12/1993

Roger George Gibbs

director · Resigned 05/10/2001

Frederick Alan Hatchard

director · Resigned 06/04/2001

Ian Rudland Norrington

director · Resigned 11/03/1994

Terry George Wood

director · Resigned 23/05/1995

CompanyRankvs 1970+ SIC 52241 peers
62

Financial strength90th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees21th 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.