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Drumgrange Limited

01460044

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

UNIT A THE FORUM, CHERTSEY, KT16 9JX
Incorporated 08/11/1979

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/10/2025

Due 14/11/2026

On track

Industry

72190
Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering

Officers

George Howe

secretary · Since 31/10/1991

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 78

Also on 2 other boards

Brenda Irene Howe

director · Since 31/10/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 86

Also on 1 other board

Mr George Howe

director · Since 31/10/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 78

Also on 2 other boards

Ms Sarah Abigail Abraham

director · Since 24/10/2018

OFFICE MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Mr Peter Anthony Hardman

director · Since 15/01/2019

NONE SUPPLIED

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 66

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr George Howe

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

British · United Kingdom · Age 78

Unit A The Forum, Chertsey, KT16 9JX

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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outstanding

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charge
satisfied

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satisfied

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satisfied

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CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 72190 peers
70

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.08× · 20/20
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.

Employees15/15 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

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 going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Turnover

£26.9M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£10.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£8.0M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£3.3M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£8.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£16.8M

Current Liabilities

£8.0M

Fixed Assets

£2.3M

Debtors

£8.6M

Cost of Sales

£21.0M

Gross Profit

£5.9M

Admin Expenses

£4.0M

Operating Profit

£3.3M

Profit After Tax

£2.9M

138avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£330k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£10.3M
NI contributions£1.2M

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£35k
Assets less current liabilities£11.0M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.08+£2.6M
20232.73+£2.0M
20223.05-£100k
20212.41+£615k
20203.67-£36k
20194.57

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.