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W. Howard Limited

00996161

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
79 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

UNIT 11 ALBION PARK WARRINGTON ROAD, WARRINGTON, WA3 5PG
Incorporated 04/12/1970

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 07/06/2025

Due 21/06/2026

On track

Industry

16290
Manufacture of other products of wood; manufacture of articles of cork, straw and plaiting materials

Officers

Mrs Frances Barbara Grant

director · Since 16/06/1991

CO DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 85

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Jonathan Alan Grant Bsc

director · Since 01/09/1994

CHAIRMAN

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 61

Also on 29 other boards

Mr Jonathan Alan Grant Bsc

secretary · Since 08/12/2004

DIRECTOR OF W HOWARD LTD

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 61

Also on 29 other boards

Mr Simon Fleet

director · Since 21/06/2018

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 53

Mr Stuart James Murray

director · Since 01/02/2020

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr. Jonathan Alan Grant

Significant control

British · United Kingdom · Age 61

Unit 11 Albion Park, Warrington Road, Warrington, WA3 5PG

Notified 01/01/2017

Mrs Frances Barbara Grant

Significant control

British · England · Age 85

Unit 11 Albion Park, Warrington Road, Warrington, WA3 5PG

Notified 01/01/2017

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

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satisfied

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Charge
satisfied

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charge
outstanding

LOMBARD NORTH CENTRAL PLC

Created 24/10/2006Registered 31/10/2006
charge
outstanding

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Created 17/10/2006Registered 20/10/2006
charge
outstanding

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Created 30/03/1984Registered 13/04/1984

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 16290 peers
70

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.99× · 20/20
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 strength25/25 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.

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

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£9.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.5M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£181k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£6.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£9.1M

Current Liabilities

£3.0M

Fixed Assets

£3.8M

Debtors

£1.2M

Admin Expenses

£4.8M

Profit After Tax

£216k

84avg. employees-25

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£95k
Dividends paid£0

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.8M

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£0
Assets less current liabilities£9.8M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.99+£552k
20221.96—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.