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Columbia-Staver Limited

01158147

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, WICKFORD, SS11 8QR
Incorporated 25/01/1974

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

26110
Manufacture of electronic components

Officers

Mr Anthony Smith

director · Since 01/08/1993

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 80

Also on 2 other boards

Mr William Buist-Wells

secretary · Since 25/01/2005

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 75

Also on 3 other boards

Mr William Buist-Wells

director · Since 25/01/2005

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 75

Also on 3 other boards

Lars Mcbride

director · Since 25/01/2005

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 72

Also on 1 other board

Mr Lucius Chidi Akalanne

director · Since 03/04/2023

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Anthony Ian Sethill

director · Since 03/04/2023

CEO

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 65

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Anthony Smith

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 80

Industrial Estate, Wickford, SS11 8QR

Notified 01/01/2017

Mr Lars Mcbride

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 72

Industrial Estate, Wickford, SS11 8QR

Notified 27/05/2018

Mr William Buist-Wells

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 75

Industrial Estate, Wickford, SS11 8QR

Notified 27/05/2018

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

RBS INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 04/05/2010Registered 18/05/2010
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 26/04/2010Registered 28/04/2010
charge
satisfied

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD ("THE SECURITY HOLDER")

Created 03/08/2007Registered 08/08/2007Satisfied 03/08/2010
charge
satisfied

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD ("THE SECURITY HOLDER")

Created 03/08/2007Registered 08/08/2007Satisfied 03/08/2010
charge
satisfied

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD (THE SECURITY HOLDER)

Created 21/03/2005Registered 22/03/2005Satisfied 03/08/2010
charge
satisfied

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD (THE SECURITY HOLDER)

Created 21/03/2005Registered 22/03/2005Satisfied 03/08/2010
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 25/01/2005Registered 02/02/2005Satisfied 03/06/2010
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 22/05/1991Registered 06/06/1991Satisfied 12/12/1995
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 17/03/1987Registered 23/03/1987Satisfied 04/06/1991
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 18/11/1985Registered 22/11/1985

CompanyRankvs 558+ SIC 26110 peers
50

Financial strength44th percentile among SIC peers · 11/25
Employees84th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.82× · 6/20
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 strength11/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 pts

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

Liquidity6/20 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 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£4k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£243k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£178k

Working capital

Current Assets

£792k

Current Liabilities

£970k

Fixed Assets

£3k

Debtors

£370k

12avg. employees-1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£175k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.82-£129k
20241.21-£350k
20231.63+£164k
20221.33+£37k
20211.71+£126k
20201.24+£153k
20191.15-£280k
20181.19—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.