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H H B Communications Limited

02316548

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

MIDWICH LIMITED, DISS, IP22 4YT
Incorporated 11/11/1988

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 07/04/2026

Due 21/04/2027

On track

Industry

46491
46491
46520
Wholesale of electronic and telecommunications equipment and parts
59200
Sound recording and music publishing activities

Officers

Mr Stephen Barry Fenby

director · Since 12/07/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Also on 13 other boards

Mr Adam Thomas Councell

director · Since 02/03/2026

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 48

Also on 55 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

H H B Communications Holdings Limited

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

73/75, Scrubs Lane, London, NW10 6QU

Reg: 14525102 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 09/01/2023

Former PSCs

Ian Penry Jones

Ceased 10/11/2021

Old Oak Common Holdings Ltd

Ceased 09/01/2023

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC CORPORATE TRUSTEE COMPANY (UK) LIMITED AS SECURITY AGENT

Created 14/09/2023Registered 15/09/2023
Charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 17/07/2019Registered 23/07/2019Satisfied 22/03/2023
Charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 01/07/2016Registered 06/07/2016Satisfied 23/12/2021
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 01/10/2001Registered 05/10/2001Satisfied 10/10/2012
charge
satisfied

IAN PENRY JONESTHE TRUSTEES OF THE HHB DIRECTORS'PENSION SCHEME · NIGEL SPENCER SLOAM

Created 08/08/1997Registered 09/08/1997Satisfied 27/01/1999
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 22/04/1992Registered 30/04/1992Satisfied 10/10/2012
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 31/01/1991Registered 15/02/1991Satisfied 23/12/2021
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 31/01/1991Registered 14/02/1991Satisfied 04/11/2011
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 30/01/1989Registered 09/02/1989Satisfied 04/11/2011

CompanyRankvs 200+ SIC 46491 peers
65

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.89× · 16/20
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 strength24/25 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.

Liquidity16/20 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£3.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£91k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£3.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£7.0M

Current Liabilities

£3.7M

Fixed Assets

£1.2M

Debtors

£1.5M

Cost of Sales

£12.0M

Admin Expenses

£2.2M

Profit After Tax

-£72k

52avg. employees-5

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£0
Dividends paid-£4.6M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.2M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£4.5M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.89+£3.1M
2023-£7.1M
20232.92+£1.6M
20222.01-£2.6M
20211.59

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.