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Challenge Forge Limited

04911029

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

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

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2024

micro entity

Next accounts due

30/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 30/09/2025

Due 14/10/2026

On track

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 621+ SIC 25110 peers
67

Financial strength66th percentile among SIC peers · 17/25
Employees69th percentile among SIC peers · 10/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.78× · 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 strength17/25 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.

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 30/09/2025

Net Worth

£143k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£137k

Working capital

Current Assets

£213k

Current Liabilities

£77k

Fixed Assets

£52k

6avg. employees+1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£188k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.78+£49k
20241.05-£23k
20231.35—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.