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Swiftbow Limited

01342518

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Has been liquidated
Insolvency history
Health Score
60 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
20/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Active insolvency proceedings (-20)

Details

Drumochter, Station Road, Wickham Bishops, Witham, CM8 3JL
Incorporated 06/12/1977

Compliance

Last accounts

31/05/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

28/02/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/12/2025

Due 14/01/2027

On track

Industry

70229
Management consultancy activities

Officers

Mr Richard Shail

director · Since 31/12/1991

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 83

Also on 37 other boards

Mr James Richard Shail

director · Since 03/03/2018

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Mrs Victoria Lathwell - Fisher

director · Since 31/10/2018

RETIRED

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 48

Richard Shail

director

British · England · Age 83

James Richard Shail

director · Since 03/03/2018

British · England · Age 50

Victoria Lathwell - Fisher

director · Since 31/10/2018

British · United Kingdom · Age 48

Former

Deborah Langley

secretary · Resigned 31/12/1995

Irene Joan Shail

secretary · Resigned 05/12/2014

Irene Joan Shail

director · Resigned 05/12/2014

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Richard Shail

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 83

Drumochter, Station Road, Witham, CM8 3JL

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr James Richard Shail

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 50

Rothay Manor Hotel, Rothay Bridge, Ambleside, LA22 0EH

Notified 21/11/2025

Mrs Victoria Lathwell - Fisher

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 48

Drumochter, Station Road, Witham, CM8 3JL

Notified 21/11/2025

Charges0 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

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Created 17/11/2005Registered 19/11/2005Satisfied 11/08/2015
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HSBC BANK PLC

Created 17/11/2005Registered 19/11/2005Satisfied 11/08/2015
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 25/03/1998Registered 03/04/1998Satisfied 12/12/2002
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 09/08/1991Registered 21/08/1991Satisfied 15/05/1999
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 09/08/1991Registered 21/08/1991Satisfied 15/05/1999
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 14/12/1990Registered 20/12/1990Satisfied 15/05/1999
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 20/03/1990Registered 30/03/1990Satisfied 15/05/1999
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 19/12/1989Registered 21/12/1989Satisfied 15/05/1999
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 19/12/1989Registered 21/12/1989Satisfied 15/05/1999
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 19/12/1989Registered 21/12/1989Satisfied 15/05/1999
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 19/12/1989Registered 21/12/1989Satisfied 15/05/1999
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 12/04/1989Registered 20/04/1989Satisfied 15/05/1999
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 15/11/1988Registered 23/11/1988Satisfied 15/05/1999
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 15/03/1985Registered 29/03/1985Satisfied 15/05/1999
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 11/09/1981Registered 16/09/1981Satisfied 15/05/1999

Insolvency History4 cases

receiver manager

Christopher Wood (practitioner) · Colin Richard Jennings (practitioner)

receiver manager

Christopher Wood (practitioner) · Colin Richard Jennings (practitioner)

receiver manager

Christopher Wood (practitioner) · Colin Richard Jennings (practitioner)

receiver manager

Christopher Wood (practitioner) · Colin Richard Jennings (practitioner)

Change History

status → active
2026-06-11

Active

type → ltd
2026-06-11

Private Limited Company

address line1 → Drumochter
2026-06-11

DRUMOCHTER

post town → Witham
2026-06-11

WITHAM

officer appointed → LATHWELL - FISHER, Victoria
2026-06-11
officer appointed → SHAIL, James Richard
2026-06-11
officer appointed → SHAIL, Richard
2026-06-11

CompanyRankvs 9220+ SIC 70229 peers
79

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees92th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 9.57× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Insolvency history -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.

Employees14/15 pts

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

Liquidity20/20 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

Insolvency history: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£5.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£345k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£4.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.9M

Current Liabilities

£509k

Fixed Assets

£1.2M

Debtors

£4.5M

3avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2023)

Corp tax£0

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£5.5M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20259.57-£29k
20249.17-£43k
20237.43+£34k
20229.07+£87k
202114.78+£117k
20206.41+£2.1M
20193.52+£26k
20182.94—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.