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Ford Civil Engineering Limited

01652911

active
Private Limited Company
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Health Score
64 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

1 THORNE WAY, WOOLSBRIDGE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, WIMBORNE, BH21 6FB
Incorporated 21/07/1982

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

42990
Construction of other civil engineering projects

Officers

Mr Jeremy Joseph Mark Martin

director · Since 04/05/1992

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Mr Nicholas David Hughes

director · Since 01/01/2021

SURVEYOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Thomas Timothy James Newman

director · Since 01/01/2021

SURVEYOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Christopher James Russell

director · Since 01/01/2021

SURVEYOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Ella Jane Gawler

secretary · Since 22/02/2022

Persons with Significant Control

Ford Ce Limited

75–100% shares

Unit 1, Thorne Way, Wimborne, BH21 6FB

Reg: 12839181 · England · Limited Liability Company

Notified 26/08/2020

Former PSCs

Ford Civil Engineering Holdinds Limites

Ceased 02/01/2019

Mr Andrew Timothy Baldwin

Ceased 26/08/2020

Mr Jeremy Joseph Mark Martin

Ceased 26/08/2020

Mrs Linda Stella Porter

Ceased 22/10/2020

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CompanyRankvs 755+ SIC 42990 peers
62

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.49× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -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.

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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£5.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£83k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£530k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£3.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£10.7M

Current Liabilities

£7.2M

Fixed Assets

£3.5M

Debtors

£1.8M

Cost of Sales

£23.2M

Admin Expenses

£3.0M

Profit After Tax

-£426k

121avg. employees-3

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£0

People Costs

Wages & salaries£5.1M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£7.0M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.49-£426k
20231.70+£1.0M
20221.65+£1.3M
20211.53

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.