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The Hill Brush Company Ltd

03464746

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

NORWOOD PARK, MERE, BA12 6FE
Incorporated 12/11/1997

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

group

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 10/04/2026

Due 24/04/2027

On track

Industry

32910
Manufacture of brooms and brushes

Officers

Mr Martin David Coward

director · Since 19/11/1997

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 76

Also on 5 other boards

Peter Richard Coward

director · Since 19/11/1997

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED STATES · Age 62

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Philip Wenman Coward

director · Since 19/11/1997

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 75

Also on 1 other board

Mr Charles Edward Coward

director · Since 01/01/2012

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 47

Also on 1 other board

Mr Andrew David Coward

secretary · Since 01/02/2016

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Andrew David Coward

director · Since 01/02/2016

FINANCE/IT DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 50

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Peter Richard Coward

25–50% shares

British · United States · Age 62

Norwood Park, Castle Street, Mere, BA12 6FE

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Philip Wenman Coward

Significant control

British · England · Age 75

Norwood Park, Castle Street, Mere, BA12 6FE

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Created 12/11/2015Registered 14/11/2015
Charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 32910 peers
70

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.87× · 20/20
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.

Employees15/15 pts

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

Liquidity20/20 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

report and the for the year ended 31 December 2025. Directors of the group The directors who held office during the year were as follows: M D Coward P R Coward P W Coward C E Coward A D Coward Going concern The Directors have considered the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern and have undertaken a detailed review of its financial position, performance and future prospects. In assessing

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2025

Turnover

£9.8M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£13.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£60k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£663k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£3.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.6M

Current Liabilities

£2.0M

Fixed Assets

£11.2M

Debtors

£2.4M

Cost of Sales

£6.2M

Gross Profit

£3.6M

Admin Expenses

£4.3M

Operating Profit

-£546k

Profit After Tax

-£512k

99avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid-£50k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.1M
NI contributions£340k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£618k
Assets less current liabilities£14.8M
Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20252.87

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.