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General & Tube Engineering Limited

02560358

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

PRIESTLEY ROAD, WORSLEY MANCHESTER, M28 2LX
Incorporated 20/11/1990

Compliance

Last accounts

31/01/2026

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/10/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 20/11/2025

Due 04/12/2026

On track

Industry

25990
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products

Officers

Mrs Jean Townshend

secretary · Since 20/11/1991

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Geoffrey Townshend

director · Since 20/11/1991

ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Mrs Jean Townshend

director · Since 20/11/1991

SECRETARY

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Also on 3 other boards

Mark Townshend

director · Since 11/11/2003

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Jean Townshend

25–50% shares

British · England

Notified 20/11/2016

Mr Geoffrey Townshend

25–50% shares

British · England

Notified 20/11/2016

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 26/07/1996Registered 09/08/1996
charge
outstanding

GEOFFREY TOWNSHEND · JEAN TOWNSHEND

Created 26/07/1996Registered 31/07/1996

CompanyRankvs 1646+ SIC 25990 peers
57

Financial strength75th percentile among SIC peers · 19/25
Employees80th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.83× · 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 strength19/25 pts

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

Employees12/15 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

the UK and Republic of Ireland” including the provisions of Section 1A “Small Entities” and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historic cost convention. Going concern In preparing these financial statements, the directors have assessed whether there are any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that cast significant doubt upon the comp

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/01/2026

Net Worth

£356k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£392k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£245k

Working capital

Current Assets

£540k

Current Liabilities

£295k

Fixed Assets

£131k

Debtors

£146k

11avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2024)

Dividends paid£162k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£376k
Signed by Mr M Townshend,Prepared with IRIS Elements Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20261.83+£0
20261.83+£26k
20251.69+£50k
20241.55+£43k
20231.44—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.