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W. Shirley & Sons Limited

01401803

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

17 MONTAGUE ROAD, CROYDON, CR9 3DU
Incorporated 24/11/1978

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

45200
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles

Officers

Mr Mark Fennemore

director · Since 13/02/2004

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 1 other board

Mr Ray Forbes Marsh

director · Since 13/02/2004

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 68

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Murray Paul Wells

secretary · Since 29/07/2005

SOLICITOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 8 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Ray Forbes Marsh

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 68

17, Montague Road, Croydon, CR9 3DU

Notified 01/07/2016

Mr Mark Fennemore

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 60

17, Montague Road, Croydon, CR9 3DU

Notified 01/07/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
satisfied

PSA WHOLESALE LTD, AS AGENT AND TRUSTEE FOR THE SECURED PARTIES

Created 08/08/2005Registered 11/08/2005Satisfied 07/04/2010
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 13/07/2005Registered 21/07/2005
charge
satisfied

BLACK HORSE LIMITED

Created 03/12/2003Registered 09/12/2003Satisfied 07/04/2010
charge
satisfied

PSA WHOLESALE LIMITED

Created 01/12/1993Registered 03/12/1993Satisfied 22/11/2003
charge
satisfied

PSA WHOLESALE LIMITED

Created 19/11/1987Registered 20/11/1987Satisfied 22/11/2003
charge
satisfied

PSA WHOLESALE LIMITED

Created 19/11/1987Registered 20/11/1987Satisfied 22/11/2003
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BOWMAKER PLC

Created 13/07/1987Registered 27/07/1987Satisfied 20/07/1988

CompanyRankvs 2973+ SIC 45200 peers
70

Financial strength90th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.45× · 12/20
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 strength23/25 pts

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

Employees15/15 pts

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

Liquidity12/20 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 30/06/2025

Net Worth

£198k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£84k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£145k

Working capital

Current Assets

£467k

Current Liabilities

£321k

Fixed Assets

£69k

Debtors

£232k

17avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£214k

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.45+£0
20251.45-£2k
20241.79-£5k
20231.66+£6k
20221.98-£3k
20212.20—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.