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Godfrey Laws & Co Limited

03566892

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

65 KNOWL PIECE, HITCHIN, SG4 0TY
Incorporated 19/05/1998

Compliance

Last accounts

31/05/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

28/02/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 19/06/2025

Due 03/07/2026

On track

Industry

69201
Accounting and auditing activities

Officers

Mr Howard Charles Selby Ashmore Aca

director · Since 19/05/1998

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 65

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Martin Paul Brennan Ba

director · Since 19/05/1998

CHARTERED TAX ADVISER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 6 other boards

Judith Anne Wheeler

secretary · Since 23/07/2002

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · Age 59

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Howard Charles Selby Ashmore

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 65

65 Knowl Piece, Wilbury Way, Hitchin, SG4 0TY

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Martin Paul Brennan

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 68

65 Knowl Piece, Wilbury Way, Hitchin, SG4 0TY

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 2082+ SIC 69201 peers
71

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.49× · 12/20
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 strength24/25 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.

Liquidity12/20 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

£286k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£6k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£184k

Working capital

Current Assets

£561k

Current Liabilities

£377k

Fixed Assets

£111k

Debtors

£555k

26avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£73k
Bank loans & overdrafts£3k
Assets less current liabilities£295k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.49+£0
20251.49+£23k
20241.25-£28k
20231.69+£70k
20221.50+£76k
20211.29-£11k
20201.63+£26k
20191.70+£13k
20181.65—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.