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Poethurst Limited

01666942

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
72 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

CARLTON HOUSE 28/29 CARLTON TERRACE, BRIGHTON, BN41 1UR
Incorporated 24/09/1982

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 19/03/2026

Due 02/04/2027

On track

Industry

71112
Urban planning and landscape architectural activities

Officers

Mr Philip Orpwood Frics

director · Since 06/04/1992

CHARTERED SURVEYOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 77

Mrs Christine Orpwood

secretary · Since 01/05/2007

RETIRED

BRITISH · Age 77

Dr Karen Tracey Orpwood

director · Since 01/05/2007

DOCTOR OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 52

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Philip Orpwood

Significant control

British · England · Age 77

Unit 5, Riverside Business Centre, Shoreham-By-Sea, BN43 6RE

Notified 16/11/2016

Gemma Stacey Orpwood

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 47

Unit 5, Riverside Business Centre, Shoreham-By-Sea, BN43 6RE

Notified 26/10/2021

Karen Tracey Orpwood

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 52

Unit 5, Riverside Business Centre, Shoreham-By-Sea, BN43 6RE

Notified 26/10/2021

Charges4 outstanding

charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 26/10/1998Registered 28/10/1998
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 13/06/1986Registered 19/06/1986
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 28/09/1984Registered 04/10/1984
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 28/09/1984Registered 04/10/1984

CompanyRankvs 1370+ SIC 71112 peers
46

Financial strength87th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees12th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.47× · 2/20
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.

Employees2/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity2/20 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 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£112k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£11k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£23k

Working capital

Current Assets

£20k

Current Liabilities

£43k

Fixed Assets

£146k

Debtors

£9k

0avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax-£61

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£124k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.47-£30k
2024—+£62k

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.