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David Dowling Limited

01921908

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

VENTA HOUSE, NEWPORT, NP20 2NS
Incorporated 12/06/1985

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

25620
Machining

Officers

Mr Edward Clive Thorp

director · Since 31/12/1991

ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 81

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Edward Clive Thorp

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

British · England · Age 81

Venta House, Maesglas Retail Park, Newport, NP20 2NS

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 1458+ SIC 25620 peers
42

Financial strength65th percentile among SIC peers · 16/25
Employees40th percentile among SIC peers · 6/15
LiquidityNo balance sheet data · 0/20
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 strength16/25 pts

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

Employees6/15 pts

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

Liquidity0/20 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 30/09/2025

Net Worth

£226k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£7k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£9k

Working capital

Current Assets

Current Liabilities

£16k

Fixed Assets

£234k

2avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2019)

Corp tax£4k

Director Loans(2019)

Company owes directors£36

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£226k
Prepared with Taxfiler

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
2025+£21k
2024-£3k
2023+£2k
2022-£13k
20211.85-£10k
20203.44-£20k
20193.44+£11k
20181.87-£10k
20172.96

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.