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A. Lench Building Contractors Ltd.

04892520

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
73 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

UNIT 2 CENTURY ROAD, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, ST5 7UG
Incorporated 09/09/2003

Compliance

Last accounts

30/11/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/08/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 09/09/2025

Due 23/09/2026

On track

Industry

41201
Construction of commercial buildings

Officers

Mrs Jacqueline Barbara Lench

secretary · Since 09/09/2003

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Adrian Lench

director · Since 09/09/2003

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Matthew David Ekin

director · Since 18/06/2018

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 35

Mr Thomas Charles Adrian Lench

director · Since 18/06/2018

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 31

Mrs Jacqueline Barbara Lench

director · Since 01/11/2018

COMPANY SECRETARY

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Steven Paul Tilstone

director · Since 26/01/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 47

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Alnt Limited

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

Unit 2, Century Road, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 7UG

Reg: 11352605 · Companies House · Limited By Shares

Notified 18/06/2018

Former PSCs

Mr Nigel Thomas

Ceased 18/06/2018

Mr Adrian Lench

Ceased 18/06/2018

Charges1 outstanding

charge
satisfied

BLACK COUNTRY REINVESTMENT SOCIETY LIMITED

Created 17/11/2011Registered 01/12/2011Satisfied 30/09/2015
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 21/02/2007Registered 23/02/2007

CompanyRankvs 1554+ SIC 41201 peers
70

Financial strength91th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.47× · 12/20
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 strength23/25 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.

Liquidity12/20 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 30/11/2024

Net Worth

£366k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£367

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£464k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.5M

Current Liabilities

£993k

Fixed Assets

£267k

Debtors

£1.0M

49avg. employees+4

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£732k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.47+£2k
20231.56-£203k
20221.52-£81k
20211.99—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.