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High Force Research Limited

02248615

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

BOWBURN NORTH INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, DURHAM, DH6 5PF
Incorporated 27/04/1988

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

20590
Manufacture of other chemical products

Officers

Mr Stuart John Penny

director · Since 08/11/1991

CHEMIST

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 66

Mr Roy Harry Valentine

director · Since 08/11/1991

CHEMIST

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 77

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Tristan Richard Gordon Sillars

director · Since 18/03/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Neil Sim

director · Since 01/01/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 37

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Hfr Holding Company Limited

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

Bowburn North Industrial Estate, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5PF

Reg: 13891843 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 18/03/2022

Former PSCs

Mr Roy Harry Valentine

Ceased 18/03/2022

Mr Stuart John Penny

Ceased 18/03/2022

Charges2 outstanding

charge
satisfied

ONE NORTH EAST

Created 20/12/1999Registered 24/12/1999Satisfied 30/04/2004
charge
satisfied

THE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

Created 22/02/1996Registered 24/02/1996Satisfied 30/04/2004
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 19/09/1995Registered 26/09/1995
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 11/09/1995Registered 18/09/1995Satisfied 30/04/2004
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 30/05/1990Registered 07/06/1990
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 20/07/1989Registered 01/08/1989Satisfied 31/08/1990

CompanyRankvs 135+ SIC 20590 peers
70

Financial strength90th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees46th percentile among SIC peers · 7/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 8.04× · 20/20
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.

Employees7/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/06/2025

Net Worth

£2.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.4M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.5M

Current Liabilities

£309k

Fixed Assets

£929k

Debtors

£865k

1avg. employees-55

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£0

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3.1M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20258.04-£1.7M
202411.66+£585k
20235.06+£1.2M
20225.04-£1.2M
202115.96+£175k
202015.27+£129k
201913.47+£119k
201820.00—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.