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H.F.T. Forklifts Limited

02597074

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

INFINITY HOUSE, HEREFORD, HR2 6LA
Incorporated 02/04/1991

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

33120
Repair of machinery
46140
Agents involved in the sale of machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft

Officers

Mr Peter George Crawford

director · Since 18/04/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 73

Also on 1 other board

Mr James George Crawford

director · Since 01/10/2010

MARKETING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 45

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Zoe Ferriday

director · Since 01/10/2010

ADMINISTRATION DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 47

Also on 1 other board

Mr Andrew John Ferriday

director · Since 01/05/2013

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 55

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Anna Cornelia Crawford

director · Since 01/05/2013

FLEET SERVICES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 38

Also on 1 other board

Zoe Ferriday

secretary · Since 01/05/2017

Mrs Carole Anne Crawford

secretary · Since 19/05/2023

Persons with Significant Control

H.F.T Group Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Infinity House, Fir Tree Lane, Hereford, HR2 6LA

Reg: 14721913 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 02/04/2023

Former PSCs

Mr Peter George Crawford

Ceased 02/04/2023

Mrs Carole Anne Crawford

Ceased 02/04/2023

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 29/01/2016Registered 18/02/2016
Charge
outstanding

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 29/01/2016Registered 18/02/2016
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 28/09/2012Registered 29/09/2012Satisfied 12/02/2016
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 09/05/2012Registered 30/05/2012Satisfied 12/02/2016
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 20/04/2012Registered 25/04/2012Satisfied 12/02/2016
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 20/03/2007Registered 23/03/2007Satisfied 17/05/2012
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 05/09/2006Registered 21/09/2006Satisfied 17/05/2012
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 16/12/2005Registered 17/12/2005Satisfied 17/05/2012
charge
satisfied

CITICAPITAL LTD

Created 10/08/2004Registered 31/08/2004Satisfied 17/05/2012
charge
satisfied

FORWARD TRUST LIMITED

Created 18/05/1992Registered 21/05/1992Satisfied 26/09/1998
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND MONTAGU LESING LIMITED AND THE OTHER 18 CHARGEES NAMED ON THE ATTACHED SCHEDULE

Created 18/05/1992Registered 21/05/1992Satisfied 05/03/1997
charge
satisfied

HUMBERDYDE INDUSTRIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 21/05/1991Registered 24/05/1991Satisfied 26/09/1998
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 10/05/1991Registered 23/05/1991Satisfied 17/05/2012

CompanyRankvs 328+ SIC 33120 peers
71

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1× · 12/20
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 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.

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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£1.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£49k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£4k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.7M

Current Liabilities

£1.7M

Fixed Assets

£2.6M

Debtors

£1.3M

40avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£98k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.6M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.00+£131k
20240.89+£4k
20230.91+£346k
20220.70+£7k
20210.76+£5k
20200.76+£16k
20190.72—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.