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Ben Whistler Limited

03821243

voluntary arrangement
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
N/A

Details

140 LOTS ROAD, LONDON, SW10 0RJ
Incorporated 06/08/1999

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

31090
Manufacture of other furniture

Officers

Mr Sebastian Mark Des Champs De Groot

secretary · Since 06/08/1999

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 61

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Benedict Charles Des Champs De Groot

director · Since 06/08/1999

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Sebastian Mark Des Champs De Groot

director · Since 07/08/2001

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Tony Hocking

director · Since 01/03/2006

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Mr Matthew Lewis

director · Since 25/02/2013

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Matthew Lewis

Appoint directors
Significant control

British · England · Age 59

140, Lots Road, London, SW10 0RJ

Notified 18/07/2016

Mr Sebastian De Groot

Appoint directors
Significant control

British · England · Age 61

140, Lots Road, London, SW10 0RJ

Notified 18/07/2016

Mr Benedict Charles Des Champs De Groot

25–50% shares
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 57

140, Lots Road, London, SW10 0RJ

Notified 18/07/2016

Mr Tony Hocking

Appoint directors
Significant control

British · England · Age 57

140, Lots Road, London, SW10 0RJ

Notified 18/07/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

METRO BANK PLC

Created 11/06/2020Registered 17/06/2020
Charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 08/10/2013Registered 11/10/2013Satisfied 05/10/2022

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 31090 peers
26

Financial strengthNo net worth data · 0/25
EmployeesNo employee data · 0/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.65× · 6/20
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 strength0/25 pts

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

Employees0/15 pts

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

Liquidity6/20 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£283k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£329k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£778k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.5M

Current Liabilities

£2.2M

Fixed Assets

£1.7M

Debtors

£603k

40avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£169k
Assets less current liabilities£893k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.65-£254k
20230.72+£756k
20210.61+£92k
20200.63-£489k
20190.87—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.