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George Bence & Sons (Cheltenham) Limited

02447653

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

41/47 FAIRVIEW ROAD, GLOS, GL52 2EJ
Incorporated 29/11/1989

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46130
Agents involved in the sale of timber and building materials

Officers

Mr Christopher George Bence

director · Since 29/11/1991

TIMBER & BUILDERS MERCHANT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 75

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Paul Christopher Bence Bachelor Of Arts

director · Since 03/08/2005

BUILDERS MERCHANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Carlwyn Jon Coombes

director · Since 14/11/2011

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Elaine Emerton-Haines

secretary · Since 05/05/2017

Persons with Significant Control

George Bence & Sons Limited

75–100% shares

41-47, Fairview Road, Cheltenham, GL52 2EJ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

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charge
satisfied

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CompanyRankvs 365+ SIC 46130 peers
58

Financial strength85th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.18× · 12/20
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 strength21/25 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.

Liquidity12/20 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 original financial statements were authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect t

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Turnover

£20.7M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£750k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£39k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£8k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.0M

Current Liabilities

£4.2M

Debtors

£3.4M

Cost of Sales

£15.4M

Gross Profit

£5.3M

Admin Expenses

£3.7M

Profit After Tax

£8k

99avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid-£51k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.1M
NI contributions£314k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£153k
Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.18+£0
20231.15+£0
20221.33+£0
20211.28+£0
20201.42

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.