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Arthur Hough & Sons Limited

00927416

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
67 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

HILTON CROSS BUSINESS PARK, FEATHERSTONE WOLVERHAMPTON, WV10 7QZ
Incorporated 16/02/1968

Compliance

Last accounts

28/02/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/11/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 30/10/2025

Due 13/11/2026

On track

Industry

25990
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products

Officers

Mrs Margaret Winifred Pemberton

director · Since 30/10/1991

TEACHER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 85

Mr Brian Appleby

director · Since 30/10/1991

WORKS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Carole Patricia Appleby

director · Since 30/10/1991

TEACHER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Mr Brian Appleby

secretary · Since 30/10/1991

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Also on 3 other boards

Brian Handley

director · Since 21/11/2006

WORKS MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 1 other board

Former

Mrs Marlene Evans

director · Resigned 31/07/2026

Mr Richard James Evans

director · Resigned 31/07/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Richard James Evans

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 61

Hilton Cross Business Park, Cannock Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 7QZ

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Brian Appleby

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 79

Hilton Cross Business Park, Cannock Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 7QZ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges4 outstanding

A registered charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 31/07/2026Registered 19/08/2026
A registered charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

LEGAL CHARGE

Created 13/08/2008Registered 04/08/2026Satisfied 04/08/2026
A registered charge
satisfied

RBS INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 01/03/2017Registered 04/08/2026Satisfied 04/08/2026
Charge
outstanding

RBS INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 01/03/2017Registered 02/03/2017
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 13/08/2008Registered 15/08/2008
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 25/07/2008Registered 30/07/2008

CompanyRankvs 158+ SIC 25990 peers
78

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees92th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.03× · 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 strength24/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 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 28/02/2025

Net Worth

£3.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£846k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.5M

Current Liabilities

£836k

Fixed Assets

£2.1M

Debtors

£1.1M

28avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3.8M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20253.03

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.