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K. Darlington & Son Limited

03904510

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

MARGARET HOUSE HUYTON ROAD, CHORLEY, PR7 4HD
Incorporated 11/01/2000

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

unaudited abridged

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 11/01/2026

Due 25/01/2027

On track

Industry

42110
Construction of roads and motorways

Officers

Mrs Wendy June Darlington

secretary · Since 11/01/2000

COMPANY SECRETARY

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Mark John Darlington

director · Since 11/01/2000

TARMACADAM CONTRACTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Wendy June Darlington

director · Since 21/04/2003

COMPANY SECRETARY

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Mark John Darlington

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 55

67, Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 3AJ

Notified 06/04/2016

Jd2024 Limited

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

67, Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 3AJ

Reg: 16049261 · England And Wales · Private Limited Company

Notified 31/03/2025

Former PSCs

Mrs Wendy June Darlington

Ceased 31/03/2025

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 13/12/2022Registered 21/12/2022

CompanyRankvs 66+ SIC 42110 peers
78

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.43× · 20/20
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.

Liquidity20/20 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

£2.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.9M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.8M

Current Liabilities

£512k

Fixed Assets

£476k

Debtors

£887k

21avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.7M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20255.43+£255k
20244.85+£196k
20234.58-£791k
20225.04+£708k
20213.72+£484k
20203.42+£194k
20193.42—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.