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Powell Dobson Architects Limited

03873802

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
96 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

SUITE 1F, BUILDING 1 THE EASTERN BUSINESS PARK, WERN FAWR LANE, CARDIFF, CF3 5EA
Incorporated 09/11/1999

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/06/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 30/10/2025

Due 13/11/2026

On track

Industry

71111
Architectural activities

Officers

Mrs Ann-Marie Smale

director · Since 19/07/2000

ARCHITECT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Also on 2 other boards

Dr Antony Davies

director · Since 06/04/2018

ARCHITECT

BRITISH · WALES · Age 56

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Bernadette Joan Kinsella

director · Since 06/04/2018

ARCHITECT

BRITISH · WALES · Age 52

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Ann-Marie Smale

secretary · Since 31/07/2023

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Powell Dobson Llp

75–100% shares

Suite 1f, Wern Fawr Lane, Cardiff, CF3 5EA

Reg: Oc421836 · England And Wales · Limited Liability Partnership

Notified 10/09/2025

Former PSCs

Mrs Ann-Marie Smale

Ceased 30/09/2025

Mr Andrew Michael Nixon

Ceased 30/09/2025

Mrs Bernadette Joan Kinsella

Ceased 30/09/2025

Dr Anthony Davies

Ceased 30/09/2025

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

DBW INVESTMENTS (10) LIMITED

Created 27/05/2020Registered 29/05/2020
Charge
outstanding

SANTANDER UK PLC

Created 18/01/2016Registered 19/01/2016
charge
satisfied

FINANCE WALES INVESTMENTS (6) LIMITED

Created 26/03/2013Registered 28/03/2013Satisfied 21/01/2016
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 10/05/2005Registered 12/05/2005Satisfied 11/02/2016
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 09/11/2001Registered 13/11/2001Satisfied 30/09/2005
charge
satisfied

BANK OF WALES PLC

Created 25/04/2001Registered 09/05/2001Satisfied 30/09/2005

CompanyRankvs 3948+ SIC 71111 peers
61

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees9th percentile among SIC peers · 1/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.53× · 16/20
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.

Employees1/15 pts

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

Liquidity16/20 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 30/09/2025

Turnover

£4.5M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£687k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£68k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£2k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£554k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.6M

Current Liabilities

£1.1M

Fixed Assets

£153k

Debtors

£1.5M

Cost of Sales

£831k

Gross Profit

£3.7M

Admin Expenses

£3.6M

Operating Profit

£68k

Profit After Tax

£9k

0avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£4k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£40k
Assets less current liabilities£707k
Prepared with VT Final Accounts

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.53+£7k
20241.66-£418k
20233.24-£179k
20205.44+£210k
20192.28-£188k
20184.47

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.