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A.J. Sands Limited

02608316

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

MELROSE HOUSE PYNES HILL, EXETER, EX2 5AZ
Incorporated 07/05/1991

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

71129
Other engineering activities

Officers

Mr David John Backway

director · Since 01/01/2015

INCORPORATED CIVIL ENGINEER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Also on 1 other board

Mr Matthew Lee Cridge

director · Since 01/01/2015

CHARTERED STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 53

Also on 1 other board

Mr Martyn John Stroud

director · Since 01/01/2015

CHARTERED STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 55

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Matthew Lee Cridge

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 53

Melrose House, Pynes Hill, Exeter, EX2 5AZ

Notified 07/02/2023

Mr Martyn John Stroud

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 55

Melrose House, Pynes Hill, Exeter, EX2 5AZ

Notified 07/02/2023

Mr David John Backway

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 57

Melrose House, Pynes Hill, Exeter, EX2 5AZ

Notified 07/02/2023

Former PSCs

Bcs Sands Ltd

Ceased 07/02/2023

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 20/09/2005Registered 21/09/2005
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 19/07/1991Registered 22/07/1991Satisfied 23/09/2013

CompanyRankvs 217+ SIC 71129 peers
79

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.1× · 20/20
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.

Liquidity20/20 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£428k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£184k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£414k

Working capital

Current Assets

£611k

Current Liabilities

£197k

Fixed Assets

£42k

Debtors

£428k

20avg. employees+2

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£456k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.10-£149k
20243.78-£40k
20233.50+£80k
20223.26+£9k
20212.96-£36k
20203.19+£109k
20193.15—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.