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W.G. Friend And Son Limited

02282953

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

UNIT 8-10, IVYBRIDGE, PL21 0BE
Incorporated 02/08/1988

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 20/02/2026

Due 06/03/2027

On track

Industry

45112
Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
45200
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
45400
Sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories
47300
Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialised stores

Officers

Mr Richard George Friend

secretary · Since 20/02/1991

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 71

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Michael John Friend

director · Since 20/02/1991

GARAGE PROPRIETOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 69

Mr Richard George Friend

director · Since 20/02/1991

GARAGE PROPRIETOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 71

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Michael John Friend

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 69

Unit 8-10, Stowford Business Park, Ivybridge, PL21 0BE

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Richard George Friend

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 71

Unit 8-10, Stowford Business Park, Ivybridge, PL21 0BE

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges5 outstanding

charge
outstanding

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charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

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charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 12/10/1989Registered 19/10/1989

CompanyRankvs 42+ SIC 45112 peers
80

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.53× · 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 strength25/25 pts

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

Employees15/15 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 31/08/2025

Net Worth

£2.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.1M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.4M

Current Liabilities

£525k

Fixed Assets

£697k

Debtors

£134k

23avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.6M

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20254.53+£0
20254.53—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.