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Heath Engineering (Bedford) Limited

01682772

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

C/O HILLIER HOPKINS LLP, MILTON KEYNES, MK9 1NA
Incorporated 30/11/1982

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 08/05/2026

Due 22/05/2027

On track

Industry

25620
Machining

Officers

Mr Martyn John Barber

secretary · Since 09/11/1999

ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 71

Also on 28 other boards

Mr Martyn John Barber

director · Since 09/11/1999

ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 71

Also on 28 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Martyn John Barber

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 71

C/O Hillier Hopkins Llp, 249 Silbury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 1NA

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Brian Robert Dean

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 81

C/O Hillier Hopkins Llp, 249 Silbury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 1NA

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

charge
satisfied

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charge
outstanding

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charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 30/05/2003Registered 31/05/2003
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 06/05/2003Registered 09/05/2003Satisfied 09/01/2023
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

Created 24/09/2001Registered 26/09/2001Satisfied 19/01/2006
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 14/11/1988Registered 23/11/1988
charge
satisfied

EXETER TRUST LIMITED

Created 30/04/1985Registered 02/05/1985Satisfied 08/05/2003
charge
satisfied

LB(STEWAITBY) LIMITED

Created 30/04/1985Registered 02/05/1985Satisfied 08/05/2003
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 08/07/1983Registered 15/07/1983Satisfied 19/01/2006

CompanyRankvs 1345+ SIC 25620 peers
49

Financial strength77th percentile among SIC peers · 19/25
Employees25th percentile among SIC peers · 4/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.9× · 6/20
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 strength19/25 pts

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

Employees4/15 pts

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

Liquidity6/20 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

£578k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£23k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£7k

Working capital

Current Assets

£69k

Current Liabilities

£76k

Debtors

£46k

1avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£273

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£593k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.90-£20k
20241.16+£3k
20230.92+£10k
20220.77+£14k
20210.65+£12k
20190.54+£365k
20170.34—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.