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F. Bode & Sons Ltd

04226312

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk

No risk factors detected.

Details

UNIT 1 STUBBINS LANE, PRESTON, PR3 0QH
Incorporated 31/05/2001

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/05/2025

Due 14/06/2026

On track

Industry

28220
Manufacture of lifting and handling equipment
28990
Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery

Officers

Mr Frederick Alan Thornton

secretary · Since 31/05/2001

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 75

Also on 19 other boards

Alex Kistler

director · Since 31/05/2001

ENGINEER

GERMAN · GERMANY · Age 60

Mr Frederick Alan Thornton

director · Since 31/05/2001

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 75

Also on 19 other boards

Mr Ritchie Alan Thornton

director · Since 31/05/2001

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr. Alexander Kistler

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

German · Germany · Age 60

Unit 1, Stubbins Lane, Preston, PR3 0QH

Notified 06/04/2016

Bode Positioners Limited

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

Unit 1, Stubbins Lane, Preston, PR3 0QH

Reg: 02580228 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges0 outstanding

charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 22/05/2006Registered 24/05/2006Satisfied 31/08/2021
charge
satisfied

YORKSHIRE BANK PLC

Created 19/12/2002Registered 21/12/2002Satisfied 31/08/2021

CompanyRankvs 470+ SIC 28220 peers
48

Financial strength17th percentile among SIC peers · 4/25
Employees52th percentile among SIC peers · 8/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.65× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength4/25 pts

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

Employees8/15 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.

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

£100

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£5k

Working capital

Current Assets

£9k

Current Liabilities

£14k

Fixed Assets

£750

Debtors

£9k

3avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£4k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20240.65
20230.70
20210.72
20200.73
20192.47
20182.69

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.