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A.V. Birch Limited

04939909

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

ALDENHAM BUSINESS PARK, ACTON ROUND BRIDGNORTH, WV16 4RR
Incorporated 22/10/2003

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

28990
Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery

Officers

Mr William Vincent Jones

secretary · Since 22/10/2003

ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Also on 11 other boards

Graham John Clark

director · Since 22/10/2003

ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Mr William Vincent Jones

director · Since 22/10/2003

ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Also on 11 other boards

Mr Martyn John Coles

director · Since 13/04/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

A V Birch (Holdings) Limited

75–100% shares

Aldenham Business Park, Muckley Cross, Bridgnorth, WV16 4RR

Reg: 09279786 · England · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 89+ SIC 28990 peers
77

Financial strength90th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.85× · 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 strength23/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£1.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£454k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.2M

Current Liabilities

£766k

Fixed Assets

£432k

Debtors

£1.1M

46avg. employees-2

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£189k
Bank loans & overdrafts£75k
Assets less current liabilities£1.8M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.85-£63k
20231.87+£416k
20221.33-£312k
20211.80+£246k
20202.05+£71k
20192.21+£45k
20182.68+£305k
20162.12—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.