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Woodpecker Ltd

01977500

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

OFFICE 6, REIGATE, RH2 9AA
Incorporated 15/01/1986

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 03/10/2025

Due 17/10/2026

On track

Industry

18129
Printing (other than printing of newspapers and printing of labels)

Officers

Mr David Patrick Kingston Christian

director · Since 03/10/1992

PROPERTY MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 80

Also on 42 other boards

Mrs Katherine Joanna Brown Ba

secretary · Since 01/07/2008

MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 5 other boards

Mrs Sally Jane Belcham Ba

director · Since 01/10/2008

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 51

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Katherine Joanna Brown Ba

director · Since 01/10/2008

SECRETARY

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Richard James Brown

director · Since 06/04/2017

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 56

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Elizabeth Lesley Christian

director · Since 02/11/2020

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 82

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Sally Jane Belcham

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 51

Office 6, 7 - 11 High Street, Reigate, RH2 9AA

Notified 06/04/2024

Mrs Katherine Joanna Brown

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 54

Office 6, 7 - 11 High Street, Reigate, RH2 9AA

Notified 06/04/2024

Former PSCs

Mr David Patrick Kingston Christian

Ceased 06/04/2024

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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charge
satisfied

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NMB HELLER LIMITED

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charge
satisfied

NMB-HELLER LIMITED

Created 01/08/2003Registered 07/08/2003Satisfied 29/06/2005
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 20/06/2000Registered 27/06/2000Satisfied 01/08/2019
charge
satisfied

GIROBANK PLC

Created 12/02/1998Registered 17/02/1998Satisfied 19/07/2003
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 02/03/1993Registered 04/03/1993Satisfied 08/06/2011
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 26/02/1993Registered 03/03/1993Satisfied 11/09/2003
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 14/06/1991Registered 25/06/1991Satisfied 23/03/1994
charge
satisfied

J H LEES · S A BIDDLE

Created 01/09/1989Registered 08/09/1989Satisfied 03/11/1990

CompanyRankvs 1700+ SIC 18129 peers
57

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees67th percentile among SIC peers · 10/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.32× · 2/20
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 strength25/25 pts

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

Employees10/15 pts

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

Liquidity2/20 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 30/09/2024

Net Worth

£2.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£89k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£958k

Working capital

Current Assets

£441k

Current Liabilities

£1.4M

Fixed Assets

£5.0M

Debtors

£349k

3avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£4.0M
Signed by Mr D P Christian 18 July 2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.32+£4k
20230.39-£40k
20220.35+£47k
20210.37+£9k
20200.39+£31k
20190.51+£394k
20181.26—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.