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Lightwood Plc

03176771

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Public Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

LITTLE CANFIELD BUSINESS PARK, LITTLE CANFIELD, CM6 1WW
Incorporated 22/03/1996

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

82990
Other business support service activities

Officers

Mr Alan John Francis

director · Since 16/08/1997

W/H MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Also on 1 other board

Mr Terry John Harris

secretary · Since 06/04/1999

FREIGHT FORWARDER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 78

Also on 1 other board

Mr Terry John Harris

director · Since 06/04/1999

FREIGHT FORWARDER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 78

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Alan John Francis

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 65

2 Brook Cottages, Debden Green, Saffron Walden, CB11 3LY

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Terry Harris

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 78

Hangar No 2, Merlin Way, Epping, CM16 6HR

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 02/05/2003Registered 06/05/2003

CompanyRankvs 33196+ SIC 82990 peers
52

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees15th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.57× · 16/20
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 strength24/25 pts

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

Employees2/15 pts

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

Liquidity16/20 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 30/09/2025

Net Worth

£631k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£430k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£255k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£549k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.5M

Current Liabilities

£958k

Fixed Assets

£89k

Debtors

£1.1M

Cost of Sales

£1.9M

Admin Expenses

£2.7M

Profit After Tax

£177k

0avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£83k
Dividends paid£200k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£878k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£638k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.57+£0
20251.57+£42k
20241.51-£50k
20231.47+£7k
20221.58+£87k
20211.41+£35k
20201.62+£80k
20191.54—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.