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Fords Cheshire Limited

03759007

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
71 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

FORDS OF WINSFORD, VALLEY R, WINSFORD, CW7 3AL
Incorporated 22/04/1999

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

45112
Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles

Officers

Mr Paul Thomas Ford

director · Since 22/04/1999

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 17 other boards

Mr Paul Thomas Ford

secretary · Since 14/12/2001

CO DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 17 other boards

Mr Edward James Ford

director · Since 16/04/2018

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 36

Mr John William Ford

director · Since 16/04/2018

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 36

Persons with Significant Control

Former PSCs

Mr Paul Thomas Ford

Ceased 16/04/2018

Mrs Christine Mary Ford

Ceased 14/04/2018

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 12/07/2024Registered 16/07/2024
charge
satisfied

BLACK HORSE LIMITED

Created 29/10/2009Registered 19/11/2009Satisfied 10/07/2024
charge
satisfied

CAPITAL BANK PLC

Created 08/05/2001Registered 12/05/2001Satisfied 10/07/2024
charge
outstanding

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 28/05/1999Registered 03/06/1999

CompanyRankvs 1260+ SIC 45112 peers
61

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees92th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.4× · 12/20
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.

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

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

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2023

Turnover

£110.1M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£5.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£761k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£338k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£5.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£18.4M

Current Liabilities

£13.2M

Fixed Assets

£573k

Debtors

£2.2M

Cost of Sales

£104.9M

Gross Profit

£5.2M

Admin Expenses

£4.7M

Operating Profit

£471k

Profit After Tax

-£287k

6avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid-£820k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£237k
NI contributions£16k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£5.8M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2023.0.135

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20231.40-£724k
20211.47+£898k
20201.63

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.