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Ashdown Care Homes Ltd

04779830

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

5 LADYRIGG, PONTELAND, NE20 9QS
Incorporated 29/05/2003

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 29/05/2025

Due 12/06/2026

On track

Industry

87200
Residential care activities for mental health, substance abuse and intellectual disabilities

Officers

Mrs Linda Mary Candlish

secretary · Since 18/06/2003

CARE HOMES

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 68

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Gary Craig Candlish

director · Since 18/06/2003

CARE HOMES

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Linda Mary Candlish

director · Since 18/06/2003

CARE HOMES

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 68

Also on 7 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Linda Mary Candlish

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 68

5 Ladyrigg, Ponteland, NE20 9QS

Notified 29/05/2017

Mr Gary Craig Candlish

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 60

5 Ladyrigg, Ponteland, NE20 9QS

Notified 29/05/2017

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC

Created 27/07/2010Registered 31/07/2010

CompanyRankvs 113+ SIC 87200 peers
78

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees85th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.95× · 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.

Employees13/15 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

£3.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.9M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£3.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.3M

Current Liabilities

£1.8M

Fixed Assets

£239k

Debtors

£2.4M

10avg. employees+5

Tax at Year End(2018)

Corp tax£44k

Director Loans

Directors owe company£1k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£23k
Assets less current liabilities£3.7M
Signed by Mr G C Candlish 12th December 2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.95+£121k
20243.54+£299k
20236.90+£709k
20228.26+£580k
202112.62+£384k
20208.08+£372k
20196.80+£350k
20187.52—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.