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Ernest Bennett (Sheffield) Limited

01103044

active
Private Limited Company
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)
  • 7 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

CAXTON WAY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, SHEFFIELD, S25 3QE
Incorporated 21/03/1973

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/06/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/05/2025

Due 14/06/2026

On track

Industry

25730
Manufacture of tools

Officers

Mr Martyn Steven Bennett

director · Since 31/05/1992

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Mr Ernest Bennett

director · Since 31/05/1992

SAW MANUFACTURER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 93

Mrs Mavis Bennett

director · Since 31/05/1992

COMPANY SECRETARY

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 94

Mrs Carolyn Judith Godfrey

director · Since 31/05/1992

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Mr Dean Mark Fretwell

director · Since 09/12/2014

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Mrs Amanda Jill Bennett

director · Since 22/09/2016

ADMINISTRATOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Mrs Alexandra Lauren Bennett

secretary · Since 12/08/2024

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Martyn Steven Bennett

50–75% shares

British · England · Age 61

Caxton Way, Industrial Estate, Sheffield, S25 3QE

Notified 31/05/2017

Mrs Carolyn Judith Godfrey

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 65

Caxton Way, Industrial Estate, Sheffield, S25 3QE

Notified 22/05/2026

Charges7 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 07/08/2009Registered 12/08/2009
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 18/07/2008Registered 05/08/2008
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 15/04/2008Registered 23/04/2008
charge
satisfied

HSBC ASSET FINANCE (UK) LIMITED & HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LIMITED

Created 10/06/2003Registered 11/06/2003Satisfied 25/03/2022
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 30/01/1990Registered 19/02/1990
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 20/12/1989Registered 27/12/1989
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 21/02/1977Registered 01/03/1977
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK LTD

Created 21/02/1977Registered 01/03/1977

CompanyRankvs 161+ SIC 25730 peers
66

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees16th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.01× · 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.

Employees2/15 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 30/09/2025

Net Worth

£3.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.0M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.6M

Current Liabilities

£638k

Fixed Assets

£2.1M

Debtors

£851k

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£4.0M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20254.01+£0
20254.01+£74k
20243.74+£65k
20233.54+£267k
20222.78+£67k
20213.05+£129k
20202.37—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.