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B. & M. Longworth (Edgworth) Limited

01259441

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

Sett End Road North, Shadsworth Business Park, Blackburn, BB1 2QG
Incorporated 19/05/1976

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 28/02/2026

Due 14/03/2027

On track

Industry

28990
Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery
96090
Other personal service activities

Officers

Mr John Norris

director · Since 11/07/1991

ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 77

Also on 14 other boards

Mrs Jennifer Hill

secretary · Since 30/07/2014

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Jennifer Hill

director · Since 26/06/2019

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Mark Christopher Talbot

director · Since 15/07/2019

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Also on 2 other boards

John Norris

director

British · England · Age 77

Jennifer Hill

secretary · Since 30/07/2014

Jennifer Hill

director · Since 26/06/2019

British · England · Age 49

Mark Christopher Talbot

director · Since 15/07/2019

British · England · Age 53

Former

Brian Longworth

director · Resigned 22/01/2010

John Norris

secretary · Resigned 30/07/2014

Alan Reid

director · Resigned 10/04/2017

Persons with Significant Control

Mr John Norris

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

British · England · Age 77

Reception 1, First Floor Offices, Red Rose Court, Clayton Business Park, Clayton Le Moors, BB5 5JR

Notified 27/07/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 29/03/2021Registered 30/03/2021Satisfied 26/07/2023
charge
outstanding

BRIAN LONGWORTH AND JOHN NORRIS AS MANAGING TRUSTEES OF THE B.& M. LONGWORTH (EDGEWORTH) LIMITE

Created 16/12/2009Registered 22/12/2009

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-22

Active

typeltd
2026-07-22

Private Limited Company

address line1Sett End Road North
2026-07-22

SETT END ROAD NORTH

post townBlackburn
2026-07-22

BLACKBURN

officer appointedHILL, Jennifer
2026-07-22
officer appointedHILL, Jennifer
2026-07-22
officer appointedNORRIS, John
2026-07-22
officer appointedTALBOT, Mark Christopher
2026-07-22

CompanyRankvs 1422+ SIC 28990 peers
42

Financial strength80th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees13th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityNo balance sheet data · 0/20
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 strength20/25 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.

Liquidity0/20 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£703k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£318k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£545k

Working capital

Current Assets

£792k

Current Liabilities

Fixed Assets

£241k

Debtors

£273k

0avg. employees-19

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£786k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
2025+£56k
20242.21+£91k
20231.78

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.