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C & W Berry Limited

01464224

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
75 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

WELLFIELD SAWMILLS, LEYLAND PRESTON, PR25 2LE
Incorporated 30/11/1979

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2024

full

Next accounts due

31/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 20/08/2025

Due 03/09/2026

On track

Industry

16100
Sawmilling and planing of wood
16230
Manufacture of other builders' carpentry and joinery
46730
Wholesale of wood, construction materials and sanitary equipment
46740
Wholesale of hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies

Officers

Mr David John Berry

director · Since 20/08/1991

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Gary William Higham

secretary · Since 14/04/2000

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Martin Lambert

director · Since 14/09/2012

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Mr Jason Robert Bond

director · Since 02/01/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Persons with Significant Control

C.W.B.G Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Wellfield Sawmills, King Street, Leyland, PR25 2LE

Reg: 8261788 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges0 outstanding

charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 04/04/2003Registered 05/04/2003Satisfied 19/12/2008
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 19/04/1999Registered 22/04/1999Satisfied 19/12/2008
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 31/10/1995Registered 03/11/1995Satisfied 19/12/2008
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 31/10/1995Registered 03/11/1995Satisfied 19/12/2008
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 01/04/1993Registered 03/04/1993Satisfied 19/12/2008
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 01/04/1993Registered 03/04/1993Satisfied 19/12/2008
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 12/02/1990Registered 28/02/1990Satisfied 19/12/2008
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 13/12/1987Registered 22/12/1987Satisfied 19/12/2008
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 14/11/1986Registered 18/11/1986Satisfied 19/12/2008
charge
satisfied

WILLIAMS & GLYN'S BANK PLC

Created 12/09/1984Registered 27/09/1984Satisfied 19/12/2008
charge
satisfied

WILLIAMS & GLYN'S BANK PLC

Created 08/11/1983Registered 18/11/1983Satisfied 19/12/2008
charge
satisfied

WILLIAMS & GLYNS BANK LIMITED

Created 17/06/1981Registered 22/06/1981Satisfied 19/12/2008
charge
satisfied

WILLIAMS & GLYNS BANK LIMITED

Created 17/06/1981Registered 22/06/1981Satisfied 19/12/2008
charge
satisfied

WILLIAMS & GLYNS BANK LIMITED

Created 11/03/1981Registered 18/03/1981Satisfied 19/12/2008
charge
satisfied

WILLIAMS & GLYNS BANK LIMITED

Created 18/02/1980Registered 22/02/1980Satisfied 14/10/2005

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 16100 peers
80

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 9.95× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -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

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

Going Concern Doubt

performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the entity's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least 12 months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going conce

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/10/2024

Turnover

£61.5M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£36.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£11.8M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£3.4M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£31.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£35.1M

Current Liabilities

£3.5M

Fixed Assets

£5.0M

Debtors

£18.8M

Cost of Sales

£53.3M

Gross Profit

£8.2M

Admin Expenses

£5.0M

Operating Profit

£2.3M

Profit After Tax

£2.5M

248avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£88k
Dividends paid-£1.5M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£9.0M
NI contributions£908k

Balance Sheet

Interest payable£996
Assets less current liabilities£36.6M
Signed by Mr D J Berry 25 July 2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20249.95

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.