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W. Howard Limited

00996161

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

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

Jonathan Alan Grant

secretary · Since 08/12/2004

British

Simon Fleet

director · Since 21/06/2018

British

Frances Barbara Grant

director

British

Jonathan Alan Grant

director · Since 01/09/1994

British

Stuart James Murray

director · Since 01/02/2020

British

Former

Jonathan Alan Grant

secretary · Resigned 28/05/1999

Timothy Bernard Murphy

secretary · Resigned 23/07/1991

Christine Wilcock

secretary · Resigned 08/12/2004

Philip James Barnard

director · Resigned 20/04/2018

Alan Osborne Grant

director · Resigned 15/09/2006

Marie-Christine Higgs

director · Resigned 20/09/2011

David Graham Mc Donnell

director · Resigned 27/06/2021

Philip Howard Tissington

director · Resigned 10/10/2024

Graham Thomas Williams

director · Resigned 01/07/2024

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 16290 peers
80

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 -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

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

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 Ratio
20242.99

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.