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Best Industrial Equipment Limited

02957749

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

128 High Street, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3LQ
Incorporated 11/08/1994

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

micro entity

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 11/08/2025

Due 25/08/2026

On track

Industry

96090
Other personal service activities

Officers

Christine Mary Caston

director · Since 04/06/1996

SAD

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 80

Also on 3 other boards

Ian Michael Caston

director · Since 04/06/1996

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 81

Christine Mary Caston

secretary · Since 04/06/1996

SAD

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 80

Also on 3 other boards

Ian Michael Caston

director · Since 04/06/1996

British · England · Age 81

Christine Mary Caston

secretary · Since 04/06/1996

British

Christine Mary Caston

director · Since 04/06/1996

British · England · Age 80

Former

Co Form (Secretaries) Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 11/08/1994

Co Form (Nominees) Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 11/08/1994

Julius Alexander Caston

secretary · Resigned 04/06/1996

Marcus Harewood Caston

director · Resigned 31/07/1996

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Ian Michael Caston

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 81

Flat 8 Elvestone, Fore Street Hill, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6HD

Notified 11/08/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 03/02/1997Registered 12/02/1997

Change History

statusactive
2026-08-21

Active

typeltd
2026-08-21

Private Limited Company

address line1128 High Street
2026-08-21

128 HIGH STREET

post townDevon
2026-08-21

DEVON

officer appointedCASTON, Christine Mary
2026-08-21
officer appointedCASTON, Christine Mary
2026-08-21
officer appointedCASTON, Ian Michael
2026-08-21

CompanyRankvs 45526+ SIC 96090 peers
46

Financial strength56th percentile among SIC peers · 14/25
Employees40th percentile among SIC peers · 6/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.65× · 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 strength14/25 pts

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

Employees6/15 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 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£2k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£1k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2k

Current Liabilities

£3k

Fixed Assets

£3k

1avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2k
Signed by Mr I M Caston 26th August 2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.65-£7
20240.71-£413
20230.88

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.