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L.W. Bettridge Limited

00814350

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

THE UNIT, CHICHESTER, PO19 7FS
Incorporated 31/07/1964

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

43290
Other construction installation

Officers

Allyson Lee Bettridge

secretary · Since 17/09/1993

COMPANY SECRETARY

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 1 other board

Allyson Lee Bettridge

director · Since 17/09/1993

COMPANY SECRETARY

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 1 other board

Mr Andrew John Bettridge

director · Since 17/09/1993

BUILDER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Andrew John Bettridge

significant-influence-or-control-as-firm

British · England · Age 60

The Unit, Blackberry Lane, Chichester, PO19 7FS

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 30/03/2009Registered 04/04/2009
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 11/06/2004Registered 17/06/2004
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 05/04/2004Registered 07/04/2004Satisfied 15/07/2004
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 05/04/2004Registered 07/04/2004
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 01/02/2002Registered 07/02/2002Satisfied 13/05/2004
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 26/10/1993Registered 10/11/1993Satisfied 15/07/2004

CompanyRankvs 553+ SIC 43290 peers
76

Financial strength93th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees85th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.18× · 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 strength23/25 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£275k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£262k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£194k

Working capital

Current Assets

£283k

Current Liabilities

£89k

Fixed Assets

£81k

Debtors

£14k

4avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£275k
Signed by Mr A Bettridge 29th December 2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.18+£199k
20240.42+£7k
20230.34-£6k
20220.55+£228k
20210.10-£157k
20200.03-£143
20190.20-£21k
20170.25—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.