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Charles Muddle Limited

01646981

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

ADVERSANE LANE, BILLINGSHURST, RH14 9EG
Incorporated 28/06/1982

Compliance

Last accounts

31/07/2025

full

Next accounts due

30/04/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 17/05/2025

Due 31/05/2026

On track

Industry

38320
Recovery of sorted materials
46140
Agents involved in the sale of machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft

Officers

Marion Jane Muddle

secretary

British

Mark Stewart Blacklock

director · Since 14/04/2014

British

James John Charles Muddle

director · Since 14/04/2014

British

Stuart John Muddle

director

British

Former

Donnington Secretaries Limited

corporate secretary · Resigned 05/08/2008

Stevensdrake Company Secretaries Limited

corporate secretary · Resigned 25/08/2005

Justin Philip Lambert

director · Resigned 14/07/2003

Graham Richard Lee

director · Resigned 11/01/1999

Charles John Edward Muddle

director · Resigned 14/04/2014

CompanyRankvs 140+ SIC 38320 peers
79

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 7.63× · 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.

Employees14/15 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 Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/07/2025

Turnover

£12.9M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£17.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£6.0M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£433k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£14.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£16.8M

Current Liabilities

£2.2M

Fixed Assets

£4.1M

Debtors

£9.6M

Cost of Sales

£10.7M

Gross Profit

£2.2M

Admin Expenses

£2.8M

Operating Profit

-£635k

Profit After Tax

-£654k

30avg. employees-3

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£186k
Dividends paid-£30k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.2M
NI contributions£130k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£18.7M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2025.0.111

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20257.63+£154k
20238.74

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.