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Bell Contracting Limited

02704758

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

WHIMSEY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CINDERFORD, GL14 3JA
Incorporated 08/04/1992

Compliance

Last accounts

31/05/2025

full

Next accounts due

28/02/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 27/03/2026

Due 10/04/2027

On track

Industry

41202
Construction of domestic buildings

Officers

Mr Peter Anthony Bell

director · Since 24/04/1992

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Also on 9 other boards

Mr Jason Bell

secretary · Since 29/08/1995

FINANCIAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 31 other boards

Mr Jason Bell

director · Since 22/05/1998

FINANCIAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 31 other boards

Stephen Jelf

director · Since 01/11/2001

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 66

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Peter Anthony Bell

25–50% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 64

Whimsey Industrial Estate, Cinderford, GL14 3JA

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Keith William Bell

Ceased 20/03/2024

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 22/03/2004Registered 24/03/2004
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 01/03/1993Registered 02/03/1993Satisfied 25/03/2019

CompanyRankvs 243040+ SIC 41202 peers
44

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees61th percentile among SIC peers · 9/15
LiquidityNo balance sheet data · 0/20
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.

Employees9/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity0/20 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 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£19.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£15.1M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£3.4M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

Working capital

Current Assets

Current Liabilities

£13.1M

Fixed Assets

£4.0M

Debtors

£12.1M

Cost of Sales

£48.1M

Admin Expenses

£5.7M

Profit After Tax

£3.3M

2avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£501k

Director Loans(2022)

Company owes directors£118k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£7.7M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£19.8M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
2025+£0
2025+£3.3M
2024+£1.1M
20221.79+£2.8M
20211.66+£1.2M
20202.24

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.