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Bestalinks Limited

01044578

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
75 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

UNIT 7 PLANTATION INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, OL6 6UZ
Incorporated 02/03/1972

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

25620
Machining

Officers

Mr Barry Smith

secretary · Since 28/02/1991

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 80

Also on 11 other boards

Mr Barry Smith

director · Since 28/02/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 80

Also on 11 other boards

Mr Martin Barry Smith

director · Since 10/05/2004

AIRCRAFT ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Also on 1 other board

Stephen Smith

director · Since 10/05/2004

ENGINEER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 52

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Former PSCs

Mr Barry Smith

Ceased 01/08/2018

Mr Martin Barry Smith

Ceased 01/08/2018

Mr Stephen Smith

Ceased 01/08/2018

Charges6 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 28/04/2026Registered 28/04/2026
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 19/03/2010Registered 27/03/2010
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 04/11/2009Registered 25/11/2009
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 19/08/2008Registered 02/09/2008
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 29/07/1998Registered 31/07/1998
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 21/07/1998Registered 22/07/1998
charge
satisfied

WILLIAM & GLYN'S BANK PLC

Created 02/07/1985Registered 09/07/1985Satisfied 26/04/2000
charge
satisfied

WILIAMS & GLYN'S BANK PLC

Created 19/08/1983Registered 25/08/1983Satisfied 26/04/2000

CompanyRankvs 458+ SIC 25620 peers
70

Financial strength82th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees87th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.61× · 16/20
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 strength21/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£820k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£22k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£340k

Working capital

Current Assets

£898k

Current Liabilities

£558k

Fixed Assets

£692k

Debtors

£642k

21avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£124k
Assets less current liabilities£1.0M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.61+£66k
20231.86+£161k
20221.95+£315k
20211.17+£135k
20200.75-£24k
20190.75+£10k
20180.73-£21k
20170.73—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.