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The York Handmade Brick Co. Limited

02261430

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
75 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

Winchester House Forest Lane, Alne, York, YO61 1TU
Incorporated 24/05/1988

Previously known as

Sovshelfco (No. 7) Limited · until 15/07/1988

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 12/12/2025

Due 26/12/2026

On track

Industry

23320
Manufacture of bricks, tiles and construction products in baked clay

Officers

Mr Guy David George Armitage Bsc Hons

director · Since 11/12/2006

I T MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Mr Richard Alexander Silk

director · Since 15/12/2025

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 41

Also on 12 other boards

Mrs Donna Marie Kirk

director · Since 15/12/2025

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Also on 1 other board

Mr Daniel Hannappel

director · Since 15/12/2025

GERMAN · ENGLAND · Age 40

Also on 3 other boards

Guy David George Armitage

director · Since 11/12/2006

British · England · Age 50

Richard Alexander Silk

director · Since 15/12/2025

British · England · Age 41

Donna Marie Kirk

director · Since 15/12/2025

British · England · Age 49

Daniel Hannappel

director · Since 15/12/2025

German · England · Age 40

Former

George David Hare Armitage

director · Resigned 15/12/2025

Persons with Significant Control

David Ian Newett

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 67

Thorpe Arch Grange, Thorp Arch, Wetherby, LS23 7BA

Notified 15/12/2025

Mr Daniel George Newett

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 36

Thorpe Arch Grange, Thorp Arch, Wetherby, LS23 7BA

Notified 15/12/2025

4d Bidco (4) Limited

25–50% shares

Thorp Arch Grange, Thorp Arch, Wetherby, LS23 7BA

Reg: 16101171 · Uk Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 15/12/2025

Former PSCs

Mr George David Hare Armitage

Ceased 15/12/2025

Mr Guy David George Armitage

Ceased 15/12/2025

Charges5 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 02/05/2023Registered 04/05/2023
Charge
outstanding

HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 03/04/2023Registered 11/04/2023
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 12/06/2008Registered 14/06/2008
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 15/12/1988Registered 20/12/1988
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 26/10/1988Registered 01/11/1988

Change History

statusactive
2026-06-13

Active

typeltd
2026-06-13

Private Limited Company

address line1Winchester House Forest Lane
2026-06-13

WINCHESTER HOUSE FOREST LANE

post townYork
2026-06-13

YORK

CompanyRankvs 36+ SIC 23320 peers
62

Financial strength86th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees91th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.67× · 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 strength22/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£329k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£223

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£456k

Working capital

Current Assets

£938k

Current Liabilities

£1.4M

Fixed Assets

£2.6M

Debtors

£128k

26avg. employees+1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.2M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.67+£38k
20230.62

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.