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Watson & Hillhouse Limited

01075189

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

51 WHITEHOUSE ROAD, SUFFOLK, IP1 5NT
Incorporated 04/10/1972

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

43999
Specialised construction activities

Officers

Phillip Edward Bell

director · Since 01/12/1999

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Mr Peter James King

secretary · Since 20/11/2020

Also on 1 other board

Mr Peter James King

director · Since 20/11/2020

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 1 other board

Mr Matias Karioja

director · Since 03/04/2026

FINNISH · FINLAND · Age 37

Mr Lasse Pentti Mikael Mannola

director · Since 03/04/2026

FINNISH · FINLAND · Age 64

Persons with Significant Control

Former PSCs

Mrs Lucia Hildegarde Watson

Ceased 05/10/2022

Robin Henry George Watson

Ceased 03/04/2026

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outstanding

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satisfied

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charge
satisfied

LOMBARD NORTH CENTRAL PLC

Created 10/05/2011Registered 12/05/2011Satisfied 19/05/2026
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BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 05/10/2010Registered 12/10/2010Satisfied 21/03/2014
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS MERCANTILE BUSINESS FINANCE LIMITED

Created 10/10/2008Registered 11/10/2008Satisfied 27/04/2018
charge
satisfied

ROYSCOT INDUSTRIAL LEASING LIMITED · ROYSCOT COMMERCIAL LEASING LIMITED · ROYSCOT TRUST PLC · ROYSCOT LEASING LIMITED · ROYSCOT SPA LEASING LIMITED

Created 30/01/1998Registered 31/01/1998Satisfied 12/02/2005
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BOWMAKER LIMITED

Created 11/02/1997Registered 12/02/1997Satisfied 12/02/2005
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS MERCANTILE BUSINESS FINANCE LIMITED

Created 19/01/1995Registered 21/01/1995Satisfied 12/02/2005
charge
satisfied

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED

Created 17/12/1992Registered 23/12/1992Satisfied 12/02/2005
charge
satisfied

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED

Created 06/01/1992Registered 14/01/1992Satisfied 12/02/2005
charge
satisfied

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED

Created 29/01/1991Registered 07/02/1991Satisfied 12/02/2005
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 10/09/1981Registered 01/10/1981Satisfied 12/02/2005
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 17/06/1976Registered 28/06/1976Satisfied 12/02/2005
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 04/12/1975Registered 18/12/1975Satisfied 12/02/2005
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 04/12/1972Registered 08/12/1972Satisfied 12/02/2005

CompanyRankvs 22+ SIC 43999 peers
70

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.06× · 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 going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/11/2025

Turnover

£11.0M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£7.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.2M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.5M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£2.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.3M

Current Liabilities

£2.6M

Fixed Assets

£6.7M

Debtors

£2.5M

Cost of Sales

£6.6M

Gross Profit

£4.4M

Admin Expenses

£2.3M

Operating Profit

£1.5M

Profit After Tax

£1.1M

31avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£129k
Dividends paid-£1.1M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.5M
NI contributions£234k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£9.4M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.06+£312k
20241.70+£1.9M
20221.23+£620k
20211.17+£500k
20200.98+£380k
20190.76—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.