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Darby Groundworks Limited

03657713

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

ROSE COTTAGE COLLINGWOOD FARM BRENTWOOD ROAD, GRAYS, RM16 3DJ
Incorporated 28/10/1998

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

42990
Construction of other civil engineering projects

Officers

Mr Laurence Anthony Darby

secretary · Since 28/10/1998

IRISH · Age 60

Also on 1 other board

Mr David Oliver Darby

director · Since 21/10/2004

GROUNDWORKS

IRISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 8 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Darby Holdings Limited

75–100% shares

Rose Cottage, Collingwood Farm, Brentwood Road, Grays, RM16 3DJ

Reg: 06036051 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr David Oliver Darby

Significant control

Irish · England · Age 57

Rose Cottage Collingwood Farm, Brentwood Road, Grays, RM16 3DJ

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Laurence Anthony Darby

Significant control

Irish · England · Age 60

Rose Cottage Collingwood Farm, Brentwood Road, Grays, RM16 3DJ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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charge
satisfied

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED

Created 21/09/2010Registered 24/09/2010Satisfied 22/09/2012
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 30/03/2009Registered 08/04/2009
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 18/01/2006Registered 23/01/2006Satisfied 08/12/2007
charge
satisfied

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charge
satisfied

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CompanyRankvs 6936+ SIC 42990 peers
43

Financial strength33th percentile among SIC peers · 8/25
Employees88th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.24× · 2/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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53
How is this score calculated?
Financial strength8/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£667

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£12k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£2.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£799k

Current Liabilities

£3.4M

Fixed Assets

£58k

Debtors

£786k

6avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£2.5M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20250.24
20240.81
20231.05
20221.42
20212.03

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.