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Ladybird Cranes Limited

01320772

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 18 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

LADYBIRD HOUSE BROCKHILL YARD, REDDITCH, B97 6QT
Incorporated 08/07/1977

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

43999
Specialised construction activities

Officers

Mr Christopher Howard Bird

director · Since 12/03/1991

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Also on 11 other boards

Mr Robert Edward Bird

director · Since 20/10/2006

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Ciara Ailish Bird

secretary · Since 21/05/2013

Persons with Significant Control

Ladybird Group Limited

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

Ladybird House, Brockhill Yard, Redditch, B97 6QT

Reg: 04654886 · England & Wales · Limited Company

Notified 01/07/2016

Charges18 outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 9827+ SIC 43999 peers
52

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees9th percentile among SIC peers · 1/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.94× · 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 strength25/25 pts

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

Employees1/15 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£5.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.0M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£551k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£1.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.8M

Current Liabilities

£1.4M

Fixed Assets

£5.3M

Debtors

£1.2M

Cost of Sales

£2.4M

Admin Expenses

£967k

Profit After Tax

£505k

0avg. employees-23

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£6k
Dividends paid£165k

Director Loans

Directors owe company£35k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£6.6M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.94+£534k
20232.95—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.