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A.P.H Groundworks Ltd

03372186

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

CHERRY LANE, STOKE ON TRENT, ST7 3QX
Incorporated 16/05/1997

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

43999
Specialised construction activities

Officers

Lorraine Barratt

secretary · Since 13/06/1997

COMPANY SECRETARY

BRITISH

Mr Gary Barratt

director · Since 13/06/1997

GROUNDSWORKS

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 65

Mrs Lorraine Barratt

director · Since 03/02/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 65

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Gary Barratt

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 65

Cherry Lane, Rode Heath, Stoke On Trent, ST7 3QX

Notified 01/12/2016

Mrs Lorraine Barratt

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 65

Cherry Lane, Rode Heath, Stoke On Trent, ST7 3QX

Notified 01/12/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

OCTANE PROPERTY FINANCE LIMITED

Created 03/03/2025Registered 04/03/2025
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 10/04/2012Registered 30/04/2012Satisfied 05/03/2024
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 10/04/2012Registered 30/04/2012Satisfied 05/03/2024
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 01/12/2011Registered 17/12/2011
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 23/05/2008Registered 27/05/2008Satisfied 30/08/2013
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 25/09/1997Registered 02/10/1997Satisfied 30/08/2013

CompanyRankvs 21128+ SIC 43999 peers
48

Financial strength85th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees8th percentile among SIC peers · 1/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.63× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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21128A.P.H Groundworks Ltd
54
How is this score calculated?
Financial strength21/25 pts

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

Employees1/15 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 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£147k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£5k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£181k

Working capital

Current Assets

£305k

Current Liabilities

£486k

Fixed Assets

£454k

Debtors

£151k

-8avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End(2023)

Corp tax£2k

Director Loans(2023)

Company owes directors£131k
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EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.63-£13k
20240.63+£12k
20230.64+£3k
20220.51+£8k
20210.60—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.