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C. Dowdy (Contractor) Limited

04400452

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

IVY COTTAGE, HIGH WYCOMBE, HP14 4DJ
Incorporated 21/03/2002

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

43999
Specialised construction activities

Officers

Andrew Russell Dowdy

director · Since 21/03/2002

PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 63

Also on 2 other boards

Dana Dee Dowdy

director · Since 02/06/2014

ADMINISTRATOR

AMERICAN · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 63

Persons with Significant Control

A & D Dowdy (Holdings) Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Ivy Cottage, Green Lane, High Wycombe, HP14 4DJ

Reg: 10449132 · England & Wales · Company Limited By Shares

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 16/01/2026Registered 19/01/2026
Charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 30/03/2016Registered 02/04/2016Satisfied 19/10/2017
Charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 19/01/2016Registered 04/02/2016Satisfied 19/10/2017
Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 08/06/2015Registered 23/06/2015
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 30/06/2002Registered 18/07/2002Satisfied 06/10/2015

CompanyRankvs 4965+ SIC 43999 peers
66

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees9th percentile among SIC peers · 1/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.3× · 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 strength25/25 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.

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 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£3.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£721k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£3.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.7M

Current Liabilities

£1.4M

Fixed Assets

£2.2M

Debtors

£4.0M

Profit After Tax

£856k

0avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£1.6M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£5.5M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.30+£0
20253.30+£347k
20241.66-£716k
20232.22+£196k
20222.56+£403k
20212.89—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.