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Forward Drains Limited

01901380

active
PRI/LTD BY GUAR/NSC (Private, limited by guarantee, no share capital)
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
66 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

1 BLYTHSWOOD ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, B11 2BX
Incorporated 01/04/1985

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 16/01/2026

Due 30/01/2027

On track

Industry

37000
Sewerage

Officers

Mr Alan Oldham

director · Since 26/10/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 69

Also on 1 other board

Mr Alan Oldham

secretary · Since 31/12/2006

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 70

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Alan Oldham

Significant control

British · England · Age 69

1 Blythswood Road, Birmingham, B11 2BX

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 12/02/1992Registered 21/02/1992
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 10/02/1992Registered 12/02/1992
charge
satisfied

WEST MIDLANDS CO-OPERATIVE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 10/10/1985Registered 11/10/1985Satisfied 27/01/1997

CompanyRankvs 664+ SIC 37000 peers
36

Financial strength6th percentile among SIC peers · 2/25
Employees54th percentile among SIC peers · 8/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.69× · 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 strength2/25 pts

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

Employees8/15 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

-£11k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£23k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£17k

Working capital

Current Assets

£37k

Current Liabilities

£54k

Fixed Assets

£6k

Debtors

£14k

2avg. employees
Prepared with VT Final Accounts

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.69-£8k
20240.88
20231.00
20221.33-£10k
20211.97+£6k
20202.16+£7k
20191.95+£3k
20171.72

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.