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W. P. Underwood Limited

01141052

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
83 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-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 71

Also on 9 other boards

Walter Perry Underwood

director · Since 31/03/1992

AMUSEMENTS MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 71

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 71

23, Market Place, Fakenham, NR21 9BS

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 07/08/2017Registered 09/08/2017
Charge
satisfied

LINDUM GROUP LIMITED

Created 10/03/2017Registered 14/03/2017Satisfied 13/10/2017
Charge
satisfied

LINDUM GROUP LIMITED

Created 19/08/2015Registered 26/08/2015Satisfied 13/10/2017

CompanyRankvs 55+ SIC 93290 peers
79

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees91th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 9.78× · 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 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/11/2024

Turnover

£1.1M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£11.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£6.2M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.0M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£5.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£6.5M

Current Liabilities

£665k

Fixed Assets

£5.9M

Debtors

£329k

Cost of Sales

£199k

Gross Profit

£910k

Admin Expenses

£554k

Operating Profit

£628k

Profit After Tax

£755k

10avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£11.3M

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20249.78+£755k
202315.10+£707k
202212.96+£723k
20215.63+£454k
20205.53+£214k
20197.57+£679k
20184.24

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.