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Garthwest Limited

00827523

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 8 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

ROTTERDAM ROAD, HULL, HU7 0XA
Incorporated 17/11/1964

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

17219
Manufacture of other paper and paperboard containers

Officers

Mrs Elizabeth Cameron West

director · Since 26/11/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 83

Also on 3 other boards

Mr James Robert West

director · Since 26/11/1991

CHAIRMAN

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 93

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Alexander Raffan West

director · Since 01/04/1992

JOINT MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Angus James West

director · Since 01/04/1992

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Mr Lindsay Robert West

director · Since 01/04/1992

JOINT MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Also on 5 other boards

Mrs Elizabeth Cameron West

secretary · Since 20/05/2003

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 83

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Alexander Raffan West

Significant control

British · England · Age 57

Rotterdam Road, Hull, HU7 0XA

Notified 01/07/2016

Mr Lindsay Robert West

Significant control

British · United Kingdom · Age 58

Rotterdam Road, Hull, HU7 0XA

Notified 01/07/2016

Mr Angus James West

Significant control

British · England · Age 60

Rotterdam Road, Hull, HU7 0XA

Notified 01/07/2016

Charges8 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

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Charge
satisfied

FOSBER S.P.A.

Created 25/07/2014Registered 12/08/2014Satisfied 25/11/2020
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 15/10/2012Registered 17/10/2012
charge
outstanding

HSBC ASSET FINANCE (UK) LTD AND HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 18/11/2011Registered 29/11/2011
charge
outstanding

HSBC ASSET FINANCE (UK) LTD AND HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 18/11/2011Registered 29/11/2011
charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD ("THE SECURITY HOLDER")

Created 03/08/2011Registered 05/08/2011
charge
outstanding

HSBC ASSET FINANCE (UK) LIMITED AND HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LIMITED

Created 12/10/1999Registered 12/10/1999
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 16/12/1998Registered 18/12/1998
charge
outstanding

FORWARD TRUST GROUP LIMITED

Created 03/08/1998Registered 03/08/1998
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 11/07/1983Registered 14/07/1983
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 29/11/1982Registered 02/12/1982Satisfied 27/08/2022

CompanyRankvs 140+ SIC 17219 peers
48

Financial strength90th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees89th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.49× · 2/20
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 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.

Liquidity2/20 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

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 co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Turnover

£8.5M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£3.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£89k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£467k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£1.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.6M

Current Liabilities

£3.2M

Fixed Assets

£5.6M

Debtors

£1.2M

Cost of Sales

£5.7M

Gross Profit

£2.8M

Admin Expenses

£1.9M

Operating Profit

£618k

Profit After Tax

£531k

50avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£84k
Dividends paid£120k

People Costs(2024)

Wages & salaries£1.7M
NI contributions£148k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£4.0M
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production Advanced 2024 - FRS102_2024

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.49+£349k
20240.49+£577k
20230.52+£753k
20220.51+£515k
20210.43-£1.1M
20190.44+£131k
20190.43-£923k
20170.50

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.