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C. Ball Forestry Limited

04546180

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

SUITES 5 & 6, THE PRINTWORKS, BARROW, CLITHEROE, BB7 9WB
Incorporated 26/09/2002

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/07/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 21/09/2025

Due 05/10/2026

On track

Industry

02400
Support services to forestry

Officers

Mrs Jayne Ball

secretary · Since 26/09/2002

ADMINISTRATOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 61

Also on 1 other board

Mr Christopher Michael Ball

director · Since 26/09/2002

FORESTRY CONSULTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Mrs Jayne Ball

director · Since 26/09/2002

ADMINISTRATOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Christopher Michael Ball

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 59

Suites 5 & 6 The Printworks, Hey Road, Clitheroe, BB7 9WB

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Jayne Ball

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 61

Suites 5 & 6 The Printworks, Hey Road, Clitheroe, BB7 9WB

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 14/07/2008Registered 15/07/2008
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 14/11/2002Registered 15/11/2002

CompanyRankvs 356+ SIC 02400 peers
62

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees80th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.73× · 6/20
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.

Employees12/15 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.

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 31/10/2025

Net Worth

£814k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£217k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£98k

Working capital

Current Assets

£263k

Current Liabilities

£361k

Fixed Assets

£1.3M

Debtors

£39k

4avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2024)

Corp tax£2k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.2M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.73+£56k
20240.60-£38k
20230.58—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.