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Windmill Buying Services Limited

01571627

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

14 HAREWOOD DRIVE, NORWICH, NR8 6XH
Incorporated 01/07/1981

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46900
Non-specialised wholesale trade
74901
Environmental consulting activities

Officers

Scott Robert Drew

secretary · Since 20/05/2005

OFFICE MANAGER

BRITISH

Mrs Joanna Yaxley

director · Since 01/11/2023

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Mr Wayne Yaxley

director · Since 01/11/2023

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Mr Scott Robert Drew

director · Since 26/02/2024

CONSULTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Wayne Yaxley

Significant control

British · England · Age 50

14, Harewood Drive, Norwich, NR8 6XH

Notified 01/11/2023

Mrs Joanna Yaxley

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 49

14, Harewood Drive, Norwich, NR8 6XH

Notified 01/11/2023

Mr Scott Robert Drew

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 46

14, Harewood Drive, Norwich, NR8 6XH

Notified 26/02/2024

Former PSCs

Mr Keith Robert Drew

Ceased 01/11/2023

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 10/08/1995Registered 15/08/1995
charge
satisfied

BANQUE NATIONALE DE PARIS P.L.C.

Created 10/01/1994Registered 21/01/1994Satisfied 07/02/1995
charge
satisfied

BANQUE NATIONALE DE PARIS PLC.

Created 20/07/1990Registered 21/07/1990Satisfied 07/02/1995
charge
satisfied

BENQUE NATIONALE DE PARIS PLC

Created 12/12/1986Registered 31/12/1986Satisfied 07/02/1995
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 14/06/1984Registered 22/06/1984

CompanyRankvs 1279+ SIC 46900 peers
73

Financial strength82th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees78th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.28× · 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.

Employees12/15 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£136k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£109k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£119k

Working capital

Current Assets

£171k

Current Liabilities

£52k

Fixed Assets

£18k

Debtors

£62k

3avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£136k
Signed by Joanna Yaxley 24 July 2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.28+£129k
20249.51+£0
20232.10—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.