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Alba Trees Limited

02188633

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

4 SLOANE TERRACE, LONDON, SW1X 9DQ
Incorporated 04/11/1987

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 02/12/2025

Due 16/12/2026

On track

Industry

02100
Silviculture and other forestry activities

Officers

Mr Robert Clive Appleby

director · Since 21/02/2023

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Thomas Charles Ritchie

director · Since 21/02/2023

INVESTMENT DIRECTOR, PRIVATE EQUITY

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 38

Persons with Significant Control

Former PSCs

The Buccleuch Estates, Ltd.

Ceased 21/02/2023

Mr David Jeremiah Barry

Ceased 21/02/2023

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 20/04/1990Registered 25/04/1990
charge
outstanding

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 30/01/1990Registered 06/02/1990

CompanyRankvs 97+ SIC 02100 peers
60

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees36th percentile among SIC peers · 5/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.28× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding 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.

Employees5/15 pts

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

Liquidity20/20 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/08/2025

Net Worth

£9.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£144

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£249k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£6.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£8.6M

Current Liabilities

£2.0M

Fixed Assets

£4.4M

Debtors

£345k

Cost of Sales

£7.4M

Admin Expenses

£1.1M

Profit After Tax

£208k

1avg. employees-112

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£160k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£10k
Bank loans & overdrafts£276k
Assets less current liabilities£11.0M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20254.28+£208k
20244.29+£267k
20234.35+£3.6M
20202.56—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.