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W.H. Bence (Coachworks) Limited

01708157

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
83 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

W H BENCE ARMSTRONG WAY, YATE, BS37 5NG
Incorporated 21/03/1983

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 17/11/2025

Due 01/12/2026

On track

Industry

29100
Manufacture of motor vehicles
29201
Manufacture of bodies for motor vehicles
29202
Manufacture of trailers and semi-trailers

Officers

Mr James Henry Brown

director · Since 31/12/1990

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 74

Also on 6 other boards

Mrs Susan Forrest Brown

secretary · Since 14/09/2000

BRITISH

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Oliver John Brown

director · Since 03/03/2019

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 43

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Edward Peter Brown

director · Since 31/03/2019

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 39

Also on 6 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Bence Holdings Limited

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

W H Bence, Armstrong Way, Yate, BS37 5NG

Reg: 15998110 · Uk England Registry · Limited Company

Notified 24/10/2024

Former PSCs

Mr James Henry Brown

Ceased 24/10/2024

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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satisfied

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charge
satisfied

LOMBARD NORTH CENTRAL PLC

Created 07/08/2008Registered 12/08/2008Satisfied 04/01/2013
charge
satisfied

AIB GROUP (UK) PLC T/A ALLIED IRISH BANK (GB)

Created 25/04/2006Registered 28/04/2006Satisfied 24/01/2013
charge
satisfied

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Created 22/08/2005Registered 25/08/2005Satisfied 08/12/2021
charge
satisfied

LOMBARD NORTH CENTRAL PLC

Created 19/07/2005Registered 23/07/2005Satisfied 04/01/2013
charge
satisfied

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED

Created 15/10/1992Registered 21/10/1992Satisfied 14/06/2007
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 07/07/1988Registered 18/07/1988Satisfied 14/06/2007
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 16/10/1987Registered 03/11/1987Satisfied 14/06/2007

CompanyRankvs 29+ SIC 29100 peers
71

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.06× · 12/20
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 strength24/25 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2021

Net Worth

£1.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.8M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£389k

Working capital

Current Assets

£7.5M

Current Liabilities

£7.1M

Fixed Assets

£1.1M

Debtors

£1.6M

81avg. employees-1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.5M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20211.06+£400k
20201.00+£96k
20190.97—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.