E M Ashby Limited

01059390

active

ltd

england wales

Companies House

Health Score

70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30

Filing

10/30

Financial

30/40

Risk

Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
10 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

The Coach House, 174a Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 8PQ

Incorporated 26/06/1972

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 03/04/2026

Due 17/04/2027

On track

Industry

68209

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Officers

director · Since 03/04/1992

CHARTERED SURVEYOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 77

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Elizabeth Hall

director · Since 11/01/2024

EVENT ORGANISER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 39

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Randella Ann Handley

director · Since 12/08/2025

INTERIOR DESIGNER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Ms Elizabeth Hall

secretary · Since 17/11/2025

director

British · United Kingdom · Age 77

director · Since 11/01/2024

British · England · Age 39

Randella Ann Handley

director · Since 12/08/2025

British · England · Age 67

secretary · Since 17/11/2025

Former

Phillip Cecil Handley

secretary · Resigned 01/04/2009

Phillip Cecil Handley

director · Resigned 30/03/2011

Diana Elizabeth Whelan

director · Resigned 17/11/2025

Diana Elizabeth Whelan

secretary · Resigned 17/11/2025

Graham Phillip Handley

director · Resigned 22/11/2025

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Randella Ann Handley

50–75% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 67

The Coach Mews, 174a Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 2PQ

Notified 22/11/2025

Former PSCs

Mr Graham Phillip Handley

Ceased 22/11/2025

Charges10 outstanding

charge

outstanding

ABBEY NATIONAL PLC

Created 13/03/2009Registered 20/03/2009

charge

outstanding

ABBEY NATIONAL PLC

Created 13/03/2009Registered 20/03/2009

charge

outstanding

ABBEY NATIONAL PLC

Created 13/03/2009Registered 20/03/2009

charge

outstanding

ABBEY NATIONAL PLC

Created 13/03/2009Registered 20/03/2009

charge

outstanding

ABBEY NATIONAL PLC

Created 13/03/2009Registered 20/03/2009

charge

outstanding

ABBEY NATIONAL PLC

Created 13/03/2009Registered 20/03/2009

charge

outstanding

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 22/05/2007Registered 24/05/2007

charge

outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 17/01/2000Registered 27/01/2000

charge

outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 18/06/1996Registered 19/06/1996

charge

outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 30/08/1984Registered 04/09/1984

Change History

officer appointed → HALL, Elizabeth

2026-07-22

officer appointed → HALL, Elizabeth

2026-07-22

officer appointed → HANDLEY, Martyn

2026-07-22

officer appointed → HANDLEY, Randella Ann

2026-07-22

status → active

2026-07-22

Active

type → ltd

2026-07-22

Private Limited Company

address line1 → The Coach House

2026-07-22

THE COACH HOUSE

post town → Cambridge

2026-07-22

CAMBRIDGE

CompanyRankvs 937+ SIC 68209 peers
79

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25

Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15

LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.62× · 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.

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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£2.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£10k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£886k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.4M

Current Liabilities

£545k

Fixed Assets

£3.2M

Debtors

£1.4M

4avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£4.1M

Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

Year	Current Ratio	Implied Profit
2025	2.62	+£2k
2024	2.96	-£90k
2023	4.19	—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.