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Black Country Paints Limited

02779954

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

European House, Salisbury Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0BG
Incorporated 15/01/1993

Previously known as

European Surface Coatings Limited · until 15/04/1993

Compliance

Last accounts

30/11/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/08/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 12/01/2026

Due 26/01/2027

On track

Industry

20301
Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, mastics and sealants

Officers

Mr Paul Christopher Hill

director · Since 18/01/1993

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 4 other boards

Louise Jayne Hill

secretary · Since 01/06/2007

BRITISH

Also on 1 other board

Paul Christopher Hill

director · Since 18/01/1993

British · England · Age 64

Louise Jayne Hill

secretary · Since 01/06/2007

British

Former

Suzanne Brewer

nominee secretary · Resigned 18/01/1993

Kevin Brewer

nominee director · Resigned 18/01/1993

Barry William Hawthorn

director · Resigned 01/06/2007

Paul Christopher Hill

secretary · Resigned 01/06/2007

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Paul Christopher Hill

Appoint directors

British · England · Age 64

Manor Farm House, Seisdon Road, Wolverhampton, WV5 7JF

Notified 01/01/2017

Hills Paints Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

European House, Salisbury Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0BG

Reg: 09752195 · Uk Registry Of Companies · Limited Company

Notified 06/12/2018

Former PSCs

Bcp Contracts Ltd.

Ceased 01/01/2017

Bcp Contracts Ltd.

Ceased 06/12/2018

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 22/03/2013Registered 23/03/2013
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 31/07/2009Registered 01/08/2009Satisfied 19/09/2023
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 10/02/2009Registered 12/02/2009Satisfied 19/09/2023
charge
satisfied

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD (THE SECURITY HOLDER)

Created 02/01/2009Registered 07/01/2009Satisfied 19/09/2023

Change History

officer appointed → HILL, Louise Jayne
2026-09-14
officer appointed → HILL, Paul Christopher
2026-09-14
status → active
2026-09-14

Active

type → ltd
2026-09-14

Private Limited Company

address line1 → European House
2026-09-14

EUROPEAN HOUSE

post town → Wolverhampton
2026-09-14

WOLVERHAMPTON

CompanyRankvs 156+ SIC 20301 peers
57

Financial strength74th percentile among SIC peers · 19/25
Employees82th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.93× · 6/20
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 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.

Liquidity6/20 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 30/11/2025

Net Worth

£273k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£259k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£78k

Working capital

Current Assets

£975k

Current Liabilities

£1.1M

Fixed Assets

£367k

Debtors

£609k

12avg. employees+12

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£289k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.93+£0
20250.93+£1k
20240.90+£216k
20230.94—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.

Filing History100 filings

Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

28/08/202611 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

13/01/20263 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

29/08/202511 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

13/01/20253 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

30/08/202410 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

15/01/20243 pages · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

19/09/20231 page · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

19/09/20231 page · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

19/09/20231 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

22/08/202311 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

16/01/20233 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

26/08/202211 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

12/01/20223 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

27/08/202111 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

12/01/20213 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

30/09/202012 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

14/01/20205 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

29/08/201912 pages · PDF
PSC02

notification of a person with significant control

16/01/20192 pages · PDF
PSC07

cessation of a person with significant control

16/01/20191 page · PDF
PSC07

cessation of a person with significant control

16/01/20191 page · PDF
PSC07

cessation of a person with significant control

16/01/20191 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

16/01/20195 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

29/08/201812 pages · PDF
PSC02

notification of a person with significant control

15/01/20182 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

15/01/20185 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

31/08/20179 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

16/01/20176 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

22/08/20169 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

15/01/20164 pages · PDF
Address changed

change registered office address company with date old address new address

27/10/20151 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

27/08/20158 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

10/02/20154 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

04/09/20146 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

07/02/20144 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

04/09/20136 pages · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

03/05/20134 pages · PDF
MG01

legacy

23/03/20135 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

19/03/20134 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

16/05/20126 pages · PDF
MG02

legacy

21/02/20123 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

20/01/20124 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

08/06/20116 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

19/01/20114 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

09/04/20106 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

08/04/20104 pages · PDF
395

legacy

01/08/20093 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

03/07/20097 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

31/03/20093 pages · PDF
395

legacy

12/02/20093 pages · PDF
395

legacy

07/01/20097 pages · PDF
287

legacy

01/05/20081 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

01/02/20087 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

21/01/20083 pages · PDF
287

legacy

16/11/20071 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

07/09/20077 pages · PDF
225

legacy

07/09/20071 page · PDF
288a

legacy

15/08/20071 page · PDF
288b

legacy

15/08/20071 page · PDF
288b

legacy

15/08/20071 page · PDF
363a

legacy

24/01/20073 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

30/05/20063 pages · PDF
287

legacy

09/05/20061 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

27/04/20067 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

12/05/20057 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

19/01/20058 pages · PDF
288c

legacy

06/08/20041 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

02/06/20046 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

19/01/20048 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

05/06/20037 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

05/02/20038 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

04/01/20027 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

19/12/20018 pages · PDF
225

legacy

19/12/20011 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

28/02/20016 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

15/01/20017 pages · PDF
288c

legacy

15/01/20011 page · PDF
363s

legacy

15/02/20007 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

03/12/19996 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

25/05/19994 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

29/10/19988 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

16/02/19986 pages · PDF
88(2)R

legacy

16/02/19982 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

01/12/19978 pages · PDF
395

legacy

15/08/19973 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

07/05/19974 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

03/12/19968 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

09/01/19964 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

04/12/1995PDF
363s

legacy

14/03/19956 pages · PDF
PRE95

selection of documents registered before January 1995

01/01/199525 pages · PDF
PRE95M

selection of mortgage documents registered before January 1995

01/01/19957 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

15/11/1994PDF
363s

legacy

19/04/1994PDF
395

legacy

05/04/19943 pages · PDF
224

legacy

27/04/1993PDF
CERTNM

certificate change of name company

14/04/1993PDF
88(2)R

legacy

13/04/19932 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

30/03/1993PDF
123

legacy

30/03/1993PDF