Back to search

Darby Group Ltd

04290008

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

IRONSTONE HOUSE 4 IRONSTONE WAY, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 9UD
Incorporated 19/09/2001

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Officers

Mr Richard Alexander Darby Mrics

secretary · Since 19/09/2001

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Also on 19 other boards

Mr Andrew Jonathan Darby

director · Since 19/09/2001

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 1 other board

Mr Paul Max Darby

director · Since 19/09/2001

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Richard Alexander Darby Mrics

director · Since 19/09/2001

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Also on 19 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Andrew Jonathan Darby

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 55

Ironstone House, 4 Ironstone Way, Northampton, NN6 9UD

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Paul Max Darby

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 61

Ironstone House, 4 Ironstone Way, Northampton, NN6 9UD

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Richard Alexander Darby

25–50% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 58

Ironstone House, 4 Ironstone Way, Northampton, NN6 9UD

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 13/10/2017Registered 19/10/2017
Charge
outstanding

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 13/10/2017Registered 16/10/2017
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 23/11/2007Registered 05/12/2007Satisfied 19/10/2017
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 09/10/2007Registered 10/10/2007Satisfied 19/10/2017
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 23/03/2007Registered 28/03/2007Satisfied 19/10/2017
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 20/03/2006Registered 25/03/2006Satisfied 19/10/2017
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 18/11/2005Registered 19/11/2005Satisfied 19/10/2017
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 21/10/2004Registered 22/10/2004Satisfied 19/10/2017
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 23/12/2003Registered 24/12/2003Satisfied 19/10/2017
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 27/11/2003Registered 03/12/2003Satisfied 19/10/2017
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 27/11/2003Registered 03/12/2003Satisfied 19/10/2017
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 21/05/2003Registered 23/05/2003Satisfied 19/10/2017
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 14/02/2003Registered 21/02/2003Satisfied 19/10/2017
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 27/06/2002Registered 03/07/2002Satisfied 19/10/2017

CompanyRankvs 577+ SIC 68209 peers
80

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.44× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
Show leaderboard
1The Lower Norwood Co-Operative Building Company Limited
90
2Liverpool And Chester Property Company Limited
90
3Grange Park Investments Limited
90
4Sherborne Cottage Building Company,Limited(The)
90
5Gaunts Limited
90
6S.E.Redfern Limited
90
7Chisholm & Company (Holdings) Limited
90
8John Horsfall & Sons(Greetland),Limited
90
9British And Foreign Wharf Company Limited(The)
90
10Webb & Son (Combs)Limited
90
577Darby Group Ltd
90
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.

Employees15/15 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

£38.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.8M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£3.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.8M

Current Liabilities

£2.4M

Fixed Assets

£51.3M

Debtors

£1.5M

Profit After Tax

£444k

13avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£261k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£14.7M
Assets less current liabilities£54.7M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.44+£183k
20242.35+£198k
20232.50+£4.1M
20222.22+£934k
20212.54+£1.3M
20202.68+£3.1M
20192.56—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.