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Birch Bros.Limited

01024387

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

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk

No risk factors detected.

Details

C/O DICKINSONS, BRANDON HOUSE, CHESHAM, HP5 1EG
Incorporated 16/09/1971

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

micro entity

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/10/2025

Due 15/10/2026

On track

Industry

58110
Book publishing

Officers

Mr Richard Birch

director · Since 09/02/2011

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 68

Also on 3 other boards

Mr James William Birch

director · Since 25/11/2016

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Richard Birch

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 68

C/O Dickinsons,, Brandon House, Chesham, HP5 1EG

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr James William Birch

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 64

C/O Dickinsons,, Brandon House, Chesham, HP5 1EG

Notified 16/02/2017

CompanyRankvs 2281+ SIC 58110 peers
56

Financial strength43th percentile among SIC peers · 11/25
Employees19th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.01× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength11/25 pts

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

Employees3/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity12/20 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.

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/08/2025

Net Worth

£4

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£4

Working capital

Current Assets

£504

Current Liabilities

£500

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£4

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20251.01
20241.01
20231.01
20221.00
20211.00

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.