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A.W. Cowan Groundworks Limited

01580510

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
83 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

THE OLD OFFICES, URLAY NOOK,, STOCKTON -ON TEES, TS16 0LA
Incorporated 17/08/1981

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

43999
Specialised construction activities

Officers

Mrs Wendy Elizabeth Cowan

secretary · Since 09/04/1991

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 70

Also on 7 other boards

Alexander William Cowan

director · Since 09/04/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · Age 73

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Wendy Elizabeth Cowan

director · Since 09/04/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 70

Also on 7 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Alexander William Cowan

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

British · United Kingdom · Age 73

Almora House, 66 Middleton Lane, Darlington, DL2 1AD

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Wendy Elizabeth Cowan

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

British · United Kingdom · Age 70

Almora House, 66 Middleton Lane, Darlington, DL2 1AD

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 02/01/2003Registered 08/01/2003Satisfied 06/03/2012
charge
outstanding

YORKSHIRE BANK PLC

Created 02/08/1999Registered 19/08/1999

CompanyRankvs 3527+ SIC 43999 peers
69

Financial strength89th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.04× · 12/20
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 strength22/25 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.

Liquidity12/20 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 31/10/2024

Net Worth

£251k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£202

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£47k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.1M

Current Liabilities

£1.1M

Fixed Assets

£408k

Debtors

£813k

30avg. employees-15

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£30k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£455k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.04-£4k
20231.02-£176k
20221.14+£150k
20210.96-£52k
20200.92-£184k
20190.95-£167k
20181.05—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.