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Bethell & Clark Limited

01596694

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

5 HEAD STREET, ESSEX, CO1 1NX
Incorporated 09/11/1981

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

86900
Other human health activities

Officers

Mr Philip Charles Bridgford

director · Since 31/08/2018

OPTOMETRIST

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Philip Bridgford Limited

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

21, Errington Road, Colchester, CO3 3EA

Reg: 11345929 · Companies House (England And Wales) · Private Limited Company

Notified 31/08/2018

Former PSCs

Mr Paul Ross Wilson

Ceased 31/08/2018

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

WESLEYAN BANK LIMITED

Created 31/08/2018Registered 04/09/2018
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 22/03/1994Registered 05/04/1994Satisfied 28/11/2017
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 29/04/1983Registered 06/05/1983Satisfied 28/11/2017

CompanyRankvs 4340+ SIC 86900 peers
72

Financial strength88th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees94th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.56× · 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 strength22/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees14/15 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

£74k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£301

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£90k

Working capital

Current Assets

£250k

Current Liabilities

£160k

Fixed Assets

£66k

Debtors

£211k

10avg. employees-1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£156k
Signed by Mr P Bridgford 23 December 2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.56+£4k
20241.43-£8k
20231.73-£14k
20222.28-£3k
20212.58-£5k
20202.78+£11k
20192.41—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.