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Richard Western Limited

01296660

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
69 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

D'Urbans Farm, Framlingham, Woodbridge, IP13 9RP
Incorporated 02/02/1977

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 30/03/2026

Due 13/04/2027

On track

Industry

29202
Manufacture of trailers and semi-trailers

Officers

Richard Western

director

English · England · Age 82

Angus James Western

director · Since 01/07/2003

English · United Kingdom · Age 55

Angus James Western

secretary · Since 23/08/2019

Former

Malcolm Harry Roberts

secretary · Resigned 30/03/2017

Gillian Mary Vice

secretary · Resigned 31/05/2018

Michael James Murray

director · Resigned 31/07/2019

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Richard Western

50–75% shares

English · England · Age 82

D'Urbans Farm, Woodbridge, IP13 9RP

Notified 30/03/2017

Mr Angus James Western

25–50% shares

English · United Kingdom · Age 55

D'Urbans Farm, Woodbridge, IP13 9RP

Notified 30/03/2017

Former PSCs

Mr Richard Western

Ceased 11/05/2018

Mr Angus James Western

Ceased 11/05/2018

Charges3 outstanding

charge
outstanding

CLOSE INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 16/09/2010Registered 17/09/2010
charge
satisfied

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

Created 21/05/2010Registered 26/05/2010Satisfied 18/06/2012
charge
satisfied

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

Created 30/07/2004Registered 03/08/2004Satisfied 18/06/2012
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 07/02/2004Registered 17/02/2004
charge
outstanding

RICHARD WESTERN

Created 30/08/2001Registered 04/09/2001
charge
satisfied

ALEX LAWRIE RECEIVABLES FINANCING LIMITED

Created 18/03/1991Registered 21/03/1991Satisfied 25/09/2004
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BOWMAKER LIMITED

Created 23/01/1989Registered 25/01/1989Satisfied 25/07/1998
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 25/05/1988Registered 27/05/1988Satisfied 25/09/2004
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 23/10/1984Registered 30/10/1984Satisfied 31/03/1989
charge
satisfied

HIGHLAND LEASING LIMITED

Created 22/08/1984Registered 23/08/1984Satisfied 31/03/1989
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 18/07/1984Registered 01/08/1984Satisfied 31/03/1989
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 23/01/1981Registered 30/01/1981

Change History

statusactive
2026-06-08

Active

typeltd
2026-06-08

Private Limited Company

address line1D'Urbans Farm
2026-06-08

D'URBANS FARM

post townWoodbridge
2026-06-08

WOODBRIDGE

officer appointedWESTERN, Angus James
2026-06-08
officer appointedWESTERN, Angus James
2026-06-08
officer appointedWESTERN, Richard
2026-06-08

CompanyRankvs 30+ SIC 29202 peers
62

Financial strength89th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.7× · 16/20
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 strength22/25 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.

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

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

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£2.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£88k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£453k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£1.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.5M

Current Liabilities

£1.5M

Fixed Assets

£2.2M

Debtors

£964k

Cost of Sales

£6.5M

Admin Expenses

£1.6M

Profit After Tax

-£345k

50avg. employees-12

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.9M

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£1.2M
Assets less current liabilities£3.2M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.70-£345k
20231.84+£332k
20231.36-£128k
20221.30+£222k
20211.40

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.