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Barrier Limited

01226016

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
83 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

PEARL BUILDINGS, WILLINGTON QUAY, NE28 6UE
Incorporated 11/09/1975

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

43999
Specialised construction activities

Officers

Mr Alan Edward Nightingale

director · Since 01/06/2005

MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 12 other boards

Mrs Eleanor Bowles

director · Since 28/05/2020

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 71

Also on 4 other boards

Mr David Allan Alderson

director · Since 01/12/2020

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Also on 10 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Barrier Group Limited

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

Pearl Buildings, Stephenson Street, Wallsend, NE28 6UE

Reg: 03673848 · Companies House · Limited

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

The Estate Of Robert Charles Freeman Bowles

Ceased 02/04/2020

Mr Richard Martin Soloman

Ceased 02/04/2020

Mr Alan Edward Nightingale

Ceased 02/04/2020

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 14/08/2024Registered 21/08/2024Satisfied 14/01/2026
Charge
outstanding

TRUSTEES OF THE BARRIER LIMITED PENSION FUND

Created 08/02/2022Registered 17/02/2022
Charge
satisfied

M.W TRUSTEES LIMITED (CRN: 02630203) AND ROBERT CHARLES FREEMAN BOWLES AS TRUSTEES OF THE BARRI

Created 31/07/2018Registered 08/08/2018Satisfied 17/02/2022
Charge
satisfied

ROBERT CHARLES FREEMAN BOWLES AS TRUSTEE OF THE LIMITED PENSION SCHEME · MW TRUSTEES LIMITED AS TRUSTEE OF THE BARRIER LIMITED PENSION SCHEME

Created 30/04/2013Registered 04/05/2013Satisfied 17/02/2022
Charge
satisfied

ROBERT CHARLES FREEMAN BOWLES AS TRUSTEE OF THE LIMITED PENSION SCHEME · MW TRUSTEES LIMITED AS TRUSTEE OF THE BARRIER LIMITED PENSION SCHEME

Created 30/04/2013Registered 04/05/2013Satisfied 17/02/2022
Charge
satisfied

ROBERT CHARLES FREEMAN BOWLES AS TRUSTEE OF THE BARRIER LIMITED PENSION SCHEME · MW TRUSTTES LIMITED AS TRUSTEE OF THE BARRIER PENSION SCHEME

Created 30/04/2013Registered 04/05/2013Satisfied 17/02/2022
charge
satisfied

BIBBY FACTORS NORTHEAST LIMITED

Created 08/01/2004Registered 10/01/2004Satisfied 24/06/2011
charge
satisfied

BIBBY FACTORS SUNDERLAND LIMITED

Created 08/02/1999Registered 09/02/1999Satisfied 17/08/2000
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 27/09/1996Registered 10/10/1996Satisfied 28/10/2005
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 17/01/1995Registered 18/01/1995Satisfied 30/07/2004
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 03/12/1992Registered 04/12/1992Satisfied 24/06/2011
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 03/12/1992Registered 04/12/1992Satisfied 24/06/2011
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 16/08/1990Registered 20/08/1990Satisfied 24/06/2011
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 12/02/1990Registered 13/02/1990Satisfied 13/07/1999
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 04/01/1990Registered 12/01/1990Satisfied 24/06/2011

CompanyRankvs 2647+ SIC 43999 peers
75

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.88× · 16/20
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.

Employees15/15 pts

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

Liquidity16/20 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 31/10/2024

Net Worth

£1.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£170k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.3M

Current Liabilities

£1.2M

Fixed Assets

£624k

Debtors

£2.1M

29avg. employees-34

People Costs(2021)

Wages & salaries£3.0M
NI contributions£238k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£32k
Assets less current liabilities£1.7M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.88+£17k
20232.11-£563k
20222.83-£765k
20214.15-£265k
20202.24+£305k
20192.47-£1.0M
20184.19—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.