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Richards Scrap Metals Limited

01091843

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

Princes Foundry, Bradleys Lane, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 9EZ
Incorporated 23/01/1973

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

dormant

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 13/01/2026

Due 27/01/2027

On track

Industry

99999
Dormant company

Officers

Mr Peter John Richards

director · Since 13/01/1992

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Also on 10 other boards

Mr Paul Samuel Richards

secretary · Since 20/01/2017

Peter John Richards

director

British · England · Age 73

Paul Samuel Richards

secretary · Since 20/01/2017

Former

Michael William Richards

director · Resigned 26/05/2013

Peter John Richards

secretary · Resigned 20/01/2017

Persons with Significant Control

Elderberry Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Princes Foundry, Bradleys Lane, Tipton, DY4 9EZ

Reg: 11620022 · England And Wales Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 19/11/2018

Former PSCs

Mrs Joyce Letitia Richards

Ceased 19/11/2018

Mr Peter John Richards

Ceased 19/05/2019

Charges7 outstanding

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outstanding

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charge
outstanding

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charge
outstanding

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Created 28/05/1976Registered 07/06/1976
charge
outstanding

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Created 05/03/1976Registered 15/03/1976
charge
outstanding

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Created 05/03/1976Registered 15/03/1976

Change History

status → active
2026-07-15

Active

type → ltd
2026-07-15

Private Limited Company

address line1 → Princes Foundry, Bradleys Lane
2026-07-15

PRINCES FOUNDRY, BRADLEYS LANE

post town → West Midlands
2026-07-15

WEST MIDLANDS

CompanyRankvs 9240+ SIC 99999 peers
44

Financial strength57th percentile among SIC peers · 14/25
Employees68th percentile among SIC peers · 10/15
LiquidityNo balance sheet data · 0/20
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 strength14/25 pts

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

Employees10/15 pts

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

Liquidity0/20 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

£100

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£100

Working capital

Current Assets

—

Current Liabilities

—

Debtors

£100

0avg. employees
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EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
2023Infinity

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.