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The Westminster Wire Factory Limited

03645831

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
82 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

Unit 9 Westminster Road Industrial Estate, Wareham, BH20 4SN
Incorporated 07/10/1998

Previously known as

The Wire Factory Limited · until 11/11/1998

Compliance

Last accounts

31/01/2026

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/10/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 07/10/2025

Due 21/10/2026

On track

Industry

31010
Manufacture of office and shop furniture

Officers

Jonathan Paul Malling

director · Since 30/07/2007

British · United Kingdom · Age 60

Mark Flanagan

director · Since 03/04/2025

British · England · Age 51

Gregory Lawrence Perkins

director · Since 03/04/2025

British · England · Age 33

Lee James Smith

director · Since 03/04/2025

British · England · Age 39

Former

Duncan Anthony Sowry - House

director · Resigned 03/04/2025

Terry Maxwell Trace

director · Resigned 03/04/2025

Terry Maxwell Trace

secretary · Resigned 03/04/2025

Mark William Sowry - House

director · Resigned 03/04/2025

Persons with Significant Control

Westminster Manufacturing Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Unit 9, Westminster Road, Wareham, BH20 4SN

Reg: 16332283 · Companies House (England And Wales) · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 03/04/2025

Former PSCs

Mr Duncan Anthony Sowry - House

Ceased 06/09/2018

Mr Mark William Sowry - House

Ceased 06/09/2018

Mr Terry Maxwell Trace

Ceased 06/09/2018

Mrs Suzanne Carol Trace

Ceased 06/09/2018

Charges4 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 30/07/2010Registered 31/07/2010
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 23/06/2006Registered 24/06/2006
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 27/11/2001Registered 07/12/2001
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 28/10/1998Registered 04/11/1998

Change History

statusactive
2026-06-09

Active

typeltd
2026-06-09

Private Limited Company

address line1Unit 9 Westminster Road Industrial Estate
2026-06-09

UNIT 9

post townWareham
2026-06-09

WAREHAM

CompanyRankvs 82+ SIC 31010 peers
70

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.19× · 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.

Employees14/15 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 31/01/2026

Net Worth

£1.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£145k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£81k

Working capital

Current Assets

£517k

Current Liabilities

£436k

Fixed Assets

£1.8M

Debtors

£344k

43avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£117k
Assets less current liabilities£1.9M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20261.19-£39k
20251.33+£346k
20241.48+£41k
20231.94

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.