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L.B. Silica Sand Limited

00873485

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
81 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

27 ST. CUTHBERTS STREET, BEDFORD, MK40 3JG
Incorporated 10/03/1966

Compliance

Last accounts

30/11/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/08/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/08/2025

Due 14/09/2026

On track

Industry

08120
Operation of gravel and sand pits; mining of clays and kaolin

Officers

Mrs Anna-Marie O'Brien

secretary · Since 01/12/2016

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Anna-Marie O'Brien

director · Since 01/12/2016

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Michael O'Brien

director · Since 01/12/2016

COMPANY DIRECTOR

IRISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Michael O'Brien

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

Irish · England · Age 63

27, St. Cuthberts Street, Bedford, MK40 3JG

Notified 01/12/2016

Mrs Anna-Marie O'Brien

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 61

27, St. Cuthberts Street, Bedford, MK40 3JG

Notified 01/12/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Richard Token Walpole

Ceased 01/12/2016

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 10/08/2006Registered 24/08/2006
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 10/08/2006Registered 19/08/2006Satisfied 04/08/2025
charge
outstanding

HANSON QUARRY PRODUCTS EUROPE LIMITED

Created 10/09/2001Registered 21/09/2001
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 08/11/1985Registered 20/11/1985Satisfied 28/07/1989
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 16/06/1975Registered 07/07/1975Satisfied 14/08/2015

CompanyRankvs 11+ SIC 08120 peers
76

Financial strength90th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees84th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.8× · 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 30/11/2024

Net Worth

£7.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.6M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.2M

Current Liabilities

£1.5M

Fixed Assets

£4.9M

Debtors

£1.6M

12avg. employees+12

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£7.7M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.80+£753k
20233.54+£826k
20224.42+£726k
20212.59+£703k
20204.37+£1.3M
20192.87+£766k
20181.76+£907k
20163.18—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.