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Benbow Bros (Timber) Limited

01483483

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

LEE HILL, SHREWSBURY, SY4 5SA
Incorporated 06/03/1980

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 15/10/2025

Due 29/10/2026

On track

Industry

02100
Silviculture and other forestry activities
02400
Support services to forestry
16100
Sawmilling and planing of wood
46730
Wholesale of wood, construction materials and sanitary equipment

Officers

Mrs Elizabeth Dale Benbow

secretary · Since 19/06/1991

BRITISH

Kenneth Alan Benbow

director · Since 19/06/1991

GENERAL MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 75

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Leslie John Benbow

director · Since 19/06/1991

TRANSPORT MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 78

Also on 2 other boards

Andrew John Davies

director · Since 26/09/2022

NONE SUPPLIED

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 40

Persons with Significant Control

Kenneth Alan Benbow

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 75

Lee Hill, Lee Brockhurst, Shrewsbury, SY4 5SA

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Leslie John Benbow

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 78

Lee Hill, Lee Brockhurst, Shrewsbury, SY4 5SA

Notified 06/04/2016

Benbow Bros (Property) Limited

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

Lee Hill, Lee Brockhurst, Shrewsbury, SY4 5SA

Reg: 16379851 · Register Of Companies In England And Wales · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 23/06/2025

Former PSCs

Mrs Virginia Benbow

Ceased 23/06/2025

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 15/03/1983Registered 24/03/1983

CompanyRankvs 341+ SIC 02100 peers
61

Financial strength91th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees11th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.91× · 16/20
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.

Employees2/15 pts

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

Liquidity16/20 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

£416k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£193k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£188k

Working capital

Current Assets

£395k

Current Liabilities

£207k

Fixed Assets

£357k

Debtors

£194k

0avg. employees-20

Tax at Year End(2022)

Corp tax£0

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£545k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.91+£15k
20241.67+£4k
20231.94+£124k
20221.86+£70k
20212.19+£71k
20201.14-£81k
20191.61—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.