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M.F. Birch Limited

01840436

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

HERITAGE HOUSE, ILKESTON, DE7 5UD
Incorporated 13/08/1984

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

82990
Other business support service activities

Officers

Mr Nigel Paul Birch

director · Since 31/01/1992

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Andrea Caroline Priestley

director · Since 31/01/1992

SALES AND MARKETING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Andrea Caroline Priestley

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 60

Heritage House, Cossall Industrial Estate, Ilkeston, DE7 5UD

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Nigel Paul Birch

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 57

Heritage House, Cossall Industrial Estate, Ilkeston, DE7 5UD

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

charge
satisfied

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD ("THE SECURITY HOLDER")

Created 10/11/2011Registered 12/11/2011Satisfied 22/05/2024
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 15/12/2009Registered 17/12/2009Satisfied 22/05/2024
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 02/10/2008Registered 07/10/2008
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 21/04/2005Registered 26/04/2005
charge
satisfied

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LIMITED

Created 18/02/2002Registered 19/02/2002Satisfied 22/05/2024

CompanyRankvs 8562+ SIC 82990 peers
70

Financial strength92th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.12× · 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 strength23/25 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 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£369k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£27

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£116k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.1M

Current Liabilities

£1.0M

Fixed Assets

£2.2M

Debtors

£1.1M

19avg. employees+2

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.3M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.12+£111k
20240.62-£130k
20230.55—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.