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Philford Design Engineers Limited

01427385

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

Unit 35 Aldwarke Wharf Business Park, Waddington Way, Rotherham, S65 3SH
Incorporated 11/06/1979

Compliance

Last accounts

30/06/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/03/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 17/03/2026

Due 31/03/2027

On track

Industry

28921
28921

Officers

Mr Michael James Phillips

director · Since 20/11/1999

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 50

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Andrea Elizabeth Phillips

director · Since 07/11/2014

OFFICE ADMINISTATOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 54

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Andrea Elizabeth Phillips

secretary · Since 06/12/2021

Also on 1 other board

Michael James Phillips

director · Since 20/11/1999

British · United Kingdom · Age 50

Andrea Elizabeth Phillips

director · Since 07/11/2014

British · United Kingdom · Age 54

Andrea Elizabeth Phillips

secretary · Since 06/12/2021

John Christopher Pickering

director · Since 02/06/2025

British · England · Age 50

Former

Alan Beresforde

director · Resigned 31/12/1996

Alan Beresforde

secretary · Resigned 31/12/1996

David Donald Phillips

director · Resigned 11/04/2000

Alexander Ronald Eggleshaw

director · Resigned 21/04/2006

Janet Hazel Phillips

secretary · Resigned 26/08/2013

Janet Hazel Phillips

director · Resigned 26/08/2013

John Christopher Pickering

director · Resigned 06/12/2021

Rachel Pickering

secretary · Resigned 06/12/2021

Richard Durr

director · Resigned 03/05/2023

Mr John Christopher Pickering

director · Resigned 12/08/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Michael James Phillips

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

British · United Kingdom · Age 50

Unit 35, Aldwarke Wharf Business Park, Rotherham, S65 3SH

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

YORKSHIRE BANK PLC

Created 17/07/1992Registered 21/07/1992
charge
outstanding

YORKSHIRE BANK PLC

Created 21/04/1988Registered 26/04/1988

Change History

status → active
2026-08-19

Active

type → ltd
2026-08-19

Private Limited Company

address line1 → Unit 35 Aldwarke Wharf Business Park
2026-08-19

UNIT 35 ALDWARKE WHARF BUSINESS PARK

post town → Rotherham
2026-08-19

ROTHERHAM

officer appointed → PHILLIPS, Andrea Elizabeth
2026-08-19
officer appointed → PHILLIPS, Andrea Elizabeth
2026-08-19
officer appointed → PHILLIPS, Michael James
2026-08-19
officer appointed → PICKERING, John Christopher
2026-08-19

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 28921 peers
75

Financial strength85th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.73× · 20/20
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 strength21/25 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

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

£2.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£489k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.8M

Current Liabilities

£389k

Fixed Assets

£1.0M

Debtors

£971k

54avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2023)

Corp tax£6k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£625
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20254.73+£0
20254.73-£596k
20243.71+£221k
20233.26—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.