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Howarth Limited

03480883

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
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

BLUE BRIDGE CENTRE HORNDALE AVENUE, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, DL5 6DS
Incorporated 15/12/1997

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 07/08/2026

Due 21/08/2027

On track

Industry

18110
Printing of newspapers

Officers

Mr Paul David Howarth

director · Since 15/12/1997

DIRECTOR

ENGLISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Raymond Stuart Howarth

director · Since 15/12/1997

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Christopher John Howarth

director · Since 15/12/1997

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Raymond Stuart Howarth

secretary · Since 15/12/1997

PRINTER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 7 other boards

Mrs Joanne Howarth

director · Since 17/02/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Michelle Howarth

director · Since 18/02/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Beverley Louise Howarth

director · Since 18/02/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Raymond Stuart Howarth

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 61

Blue Bridge Centre, Horndale Avenue, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6DS

Notified 15/12/2016

Mr Raymond Stuart Howarth

Significant control

British · England · Age 61

Blue Bridge Centre, Horndale Avenue, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6DS

Notified 01/04/2017

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 04/03/2016Registered 08/03/2016
Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 11/05/2015Registered 12/05/2015
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 09/07/2008Registered 12/07/2008Satisfied 24/09/2025
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 01/07/2008Registered 10/07/2008Satisfied 13/10/2025
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 01/07/2008Registered 08/07/2008Satisfied 24/09/2025
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 01/07/2008Registered 08/07/2008Satisfied 24/09/2025
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 01/07/2008Registered 08/07/2008Satisfied 28/11/2025
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 21/04/2008Registered 30/04/2008Satisfied 28/11/2025

CompanyRankvs 21+ SIC 18110 peers
51

Financial strength61th percentile among SIC peers · 15/25
Employees93th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.33× · 2/20
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 strength15/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 pts

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

Liquidity2/20 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 31/03/2026

Net Worth

£856

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£443k

Working capital

Current Assets

£223k

Current Liabilities

£665k

Fixed Assets

£789k

Debtors

£219k

7avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£346k
Signed by Mr Raymond Howarth 10th August 2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20260.33
20250.37
20240.47-£79k
20230.54

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.