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Windmill Tapes Limited

01728073

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

Unit C Mackenzie Industrial Estate, Bird Hall Lane, Stockport, SK3 0SB
Incorporated 01/06/1983

Compliance

Last accounts

30/11/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/08/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 28/07/2026

Due 11/08/2027

On track

Industry

32990
Other manufacturing

Officers

Mr Andrew Southern

director · Since 30/09/1991

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Ian Southern

director · Since 19/09/2005

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Also on 1 other board

Mr Andrew Southern

secretary · Since 01/02/2007

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 5 other boards

Mrs Tracie Southern

secretary · Since 29/05/2024

Mrs Louise Southern

secretary · Since 29/05/2024

Mr Robert Lawton

director · Since 07/04/2026

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 47

Andrew Southern

director

British · United Kingdom · Age 64

Ian Southern

director · Since 19/09/2005

British · United Kingdom · Age 57

Andrew Southern

secretary · Since 01/02/2007

British

Tracie Southern

secretary · Since 29/05/2024

Louise Southern

secretary · Since 29/05/2024

Robert Lawton

director · Since 07/04/2026

British · United Kingdom · Age 47

Former

Kathleen Marjorie Southern

secretary · Resigned 09/11/1997

Kathleen Marjorie Southern

director · Resigned 09/11/1997

Paul Anthony Mackie

director · Resigned 05/05/2006

John Lough Southern

secretary · Resigned 01/02/2007

John Lough Southern

director · Resigned 12/07/2025

Persons with Significant Control

Windmill Tapes Employee Ownership Trustee Company Limited

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

Unit C Mackenzie Industrial Estate, Bird Hall Lane, Stockport, SK3 0SB

Notified 19/09/2025

Former PSCs

Mr Ian Southern

Ceased 29/05/2024

Mr Andrew Southern

Ceased 19/09/2025

Mr Ian Southern

Ceased 19/09/2025

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

INVESTEC CAPITAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Created 18/09/2025Registered 24/09/2025
Charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 15/11/2013Registered 26/11/2013Satisfied 02/07/2025
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 01/12/2011Registered 09/12/2011Satisfied 02/07/2025
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 24/04/1984Registered 01/05/1984Satisfied 02/07/2025

Change History

officer appointedSOUTHERN, Andrew
2026-08-17
officer appointedSOUTHERN, Louise
2026-08-17
officer appointedSOUTHERN, Tracie
2026-08-17
officer appointedLAWTON, Robert
2026-08-17
officer appointedSOUTHERN, Andrew
2026-08-17
officer appointedSOUTHERN, Ian
2026-08-17
statusactive
2026-08-17

Active

typeltd
2026-08-17

Private Limited Company

address line1Unit C Mackenzie Industrial Estate
2026-08-17

UNIT C MACKENZIE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

post townStockport
2026-08-17

STOCKPORT

CompanyRankvs 6508+ SIC 32990 peers
47

Financial strength2th percentile among SIC peers · 1/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.04× · 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 strength1/25 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.

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 30/11/2025

Net Worth

-£194k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£70k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£83k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.1M

Current Liabilities

£2.0M

Fixed Assets

£723k

Debtors

£1.4M

44avg. employees-3

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£2k
Assets less current liabilities£806k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.04-£2.4M
20242.49+£114k
20232.47

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.