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F. Knowles & Son Limited

01359682

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

SHERWOOD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, ROTHWELL, WF3 3EL
Incorporated 23/03/1978

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 19/05/2026

Due 02/06/2027

On track

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Mr Robert John Knowles

director · Since 10/07/2013

ROAD HAULIER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 48

Also on 19 other boards

Kelly Knowles

secretary · Since 17/05/2023

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Robert John Knowles

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

British · United Kingdom · Age 48

Sherwood Industrial Estate, Rothwell, WF3 3EL

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr John Frederick Knowles

Ceased 17/05/2023

Charges5 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

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CompanyRankvs 5419+ SIC 49410 peers
64

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.71× · 6/20
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.

Employees14/15 pts

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

Liquidity6/20 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

£580k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£39k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£161k

Working capital

Current Assets

£387k

Current Liabilities

£548k

Fixed Assets

£880k

Debtors

£347k

12avg. employees-3

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£21k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£718k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.71-£15k
20240.68-£106k
20230.77—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.