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Challenge Forge Limited

04911029

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
81 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

4 BIRCHALL STREET, LIVERPOOL, L20 8PD
Incorporated 25/09/2003

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

25110
Manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures

Officers

Mrs Michelle Bates

secretary · Since 25/09/2003

BRITISH

Also on 1 other board

Christopher William Bates

director · Since 25/09/2003

MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Mrs Michelle Bates

director · Since 30/09/2010

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Christopher Bates

50–75% shares

British · England · Age 55

4, Birchall Street, Liverpool, L20 8PD

Notified 01/09/2016

Mrs Michelle Bates

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 55

4, Birchall Street, Liverpool, L20 8PD

Notified 01/09/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 28/08/2013Registered 30/08/2013
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 10/11/2003Registered 13/11/2003

CompanyRankvs 1154+ SIC 25110 peers
58

Financial strength62th percentile among SIC peers · 16/25
Employees66th percentile among SIC peers · 10/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.05× · 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 strength16/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees10/15 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 30/09/2024

Net Worth

£94k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£4k

Working capital

Current Assets

£96k

Current Liabilities

£92k

Fixed Assets

£109k

5avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£113k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.05-£23k
20231.35+£4k
20222.00-£11k
20211.93-£207
20201.80+£3k
20191.32-£9k
20181.45

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.