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Booth Welsh Automation Limited

02374159

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
82 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

SUITE 1, 7TH FLOOR, LONDON, SW1H 0BL
Incorporated 20/04/1989

Compliance

Last accounts

30/06/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/03/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 12/10/2025

Due 26/10/2026

On track

Industry

71121
Engineering design activities for industrial process and production

Officers

Mr Martin James Welsh

director · Since 31/10/1999

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · SCOTLAND · Age 62

Also on 7 other boards

Mr David John Armour

director · Since 04/11/2024

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

BRITISH · SCOTLAND · Age 60

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Gordon Semple

director · Since 04/11/2024

CONSULTANCY SERVICES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · SCOTLAND · Age 55

Mr Hugh Welsh

director · Since 04/11/2024

ENGINEERING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · SCOTLAND · Age 49

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Bwa (Holdings) Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

3, Riverside Way, Irvine, KA11 5DJ

Reg: Sc404782 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

CYNERGY BUSINESS FINANCE LIMITED

Created 11/02/2026Registered 13/02/2026
Charge
outstanding

CYNERGY BUSINESS FINANCE LIMITED

Created 11/02/2026Registered 13/02/2026
Charge
outstanding

BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 18/09/2023Registered 21/09/2023
Charge
outstanding

CYNERGY BUSINESS FINANCE LIMITED

Created 18/04/2023Registered 24/04/2023
Charge
satisfied

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 03/04/2023Registered 05/04/2023Satisfied 05/06/2024
Charge
satisfied

NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LIMITED

Created 26/10/2018Registered 16/11/2018Satisfied 28/02/2022
Charge
satisfied

NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LIMITED ABN

Created 02/03/2016Registered 11/03/2016Satisfied 08/11/2018
charge
satisfied

MAVEN CAPITAL PARTNERS UK LLP (THE "SECURITY TRUSTEE")

Created 24/05/2012Registered 11/06/2012Satisfied 18/09/2014
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 02/05/2012Registered 11/05/2012Satisfied 31/08/2012
charge
satisfied

JOHN BAIN WELSH AND MARY WELSH

Created 07/10/2011Registered 19/10/2011Satisfied 18/09/2014
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 07/10/2011Registered 13/10/2011Satisfied 16/05/2016
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 27/08/1997Registered 04/09/1997Satisfied 25/07/2012
charge
satisfied

YORKSHIRE BANK PLC

Created 21/05/1993Registered 01/06/1993Satisfied 13/10/2011
charge
satisfied

ENTERPRISE AYRSHIRE

Created 03/03/1993Registered 18/03/1993Satisfied 13/10/2011
charge
satisfied

ALEX LAWRIE RECEIVABLES FINANCING LIMITED

Created 23/06/1992Registered 26/06/1992Satisfied 23/02/2012
charge
satisfied

ENTERPRISE AYRSHIRE

Created 24/03/1992Registered 11/04/1992Satisfied 10/12/2011
charge
satisfied

YORKSHIRE BANK PLC

Created 19/04/1990Registered 30/04/1990Satisfied 25/07/2012
charge
satisfied

ALEX LOWRIE RECEIVABLES FINANCING LIMITED.

Created 22/02/1990Registered 27/02/1990Satisfied 29/05/1991

CompanyRankvs 614+ SIC 71121 peers
61

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees67th percentile among SIC peers · 10/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.66× · 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 strength25/25 pts

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

Employees10/15 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 30/06/2025

Net Worth

£5.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£116k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.8M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£3.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£8.3M

Current Liabilities

£5.0M

Fixed Assets

£2.0M

Debtors

£8.1M

Admin Expenses

£5.6M

Profit After Tax

£1.7M

2avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£20k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£8.6M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£168k
Bank loans & overdrafts£863k
Assets less current liabilities£5.3M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.66+£0
20251.66+£1.7M
20241.21+£510k
20231.27-£567k
20221.40-£2.8M
20212.10+£486k
20202.87-£139k
20193.32+£134k
20183.31

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.