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Brafe Engineering Limited

00890080

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

GRUNDISBURGH ROAD, SUFFOLK, IP13 6HX
Incorporated 20/10/1966

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2024

full

Next accounts due

31/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 22/05/2026

Due 05/06/2027

On track

Industry

32990
Other manufacturing

Officers

Mr Andrew Dalby

director · Since 31/12/1990

METALURGIST

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 70

Also on 1 other board

Mr Adam Roy Dalby

director · Since 06/01/2020

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 36

Mr Daniel Peter Rutland

secretary · Since 15/12/2021

Persons with Significant Control

Brafe Trustee Limited (As Trustee Of The Brafe Employee Ownership Trust)

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Grundisburgh Road, Woodbridge, IP13 6HX

Reg: 05503442 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 27/11/2018

Former PSCs

Mrs Christine Ellen Goodman

Ceased 22/10/2018

Brafe Trustee Limited (As Trustee Of The Brafe Engineering Employee Benefit Trust)

Ceased 27/11/2018

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CompanyRankvs 1416+ SIC 32990 peers
65

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.52× · 16/20
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 strength24/25 pts

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

Employees15/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

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 conc

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/10/2024

Net Worth

£2.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£59k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£323k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£1.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.8M

Current Liabilities

£2.5M

Fixed Assets

£3.1M

Debtors

£2.5M

Cost of Sales

£6.7M

Admin Expenses

£2.2M

Profit After Tax

-£199k

97avg. employees-5

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.7M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£420k
Bank loans & overdrafts£1.0M
Assets less current liabilities£4.4M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.52-£199k
20231.67

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.