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W. P. Underwood Limited

01141052

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
68 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

23 MARKET PLACE, FAKENHAM, NR21 9BS
Incorporated 23/10/1973

Compliance

Last accounts

30/11/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/08/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/03/2026

Due 14/04/2027

On track

Industry

93290
Other amusement and recreation activities

Officers

Walter Perry Underwood

secretary · Since 31/03/1992

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 72

Also on 9 other boards

Walter Perry Underwood

director · Since 31/03/1992

AMUSEMENTS MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 72

Also on 9 other boards

Mr Andrew John Purdy

director · Since 05/12/2016

COMPANY DIRECTOR

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Walter Perry Underwood

75–100% shares

British · England · Age 72

23, Market Place, Fakenham, NR21 9BS

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 07/08/2017Registered 09/08/2017

CompanyRankvs 51+ SIC 93290 peers
69

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees91th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 7.5× · 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.

Employees14/15 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

the UK and Republic of Ireland” including the provisions of Section 1A “Small Entities” and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historic cost convention. Going concern In preparing these financial statements, the directors have assessed whether there are any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that cast significant doubt upon the company

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/11/2025

Net Worth

£11.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£6.8M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£6.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£7.0M

Current Liabilities

£927k

Fixed Assets

£5.9M

Debtors

£90k

10avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£222k
VAT£25k

Director Loans

Company owes directors£508k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£12.0M
Signed by Mr W Underwood,Prepared with IRIS Elements Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20257.50+£682k£502k
20249.78+£755k—
202315.10——

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.