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G.B.S. Builders (Ipswich) Limited

05037024

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

UNIT 4, SOVEREIGN CENTRE, IPSWICH, IP1 5AP
Incorporated 06/02/2004

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

43999
Specialised construction activities

Officers

Mr Noel Garnham

director · Since 06/02/2004

BUILDER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Emma Garnham

secretary · Since 09/12/2020

Mrs Emma Jane Garnham

director · Since 23/01/2024

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Persons with Significant Control

Gbs Eastern Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Unit 4, The Sovereign Centre, Farthing Road, Ipswich, IP1 5AP

Notified 24/05/2022

Former PSCs

Mr Noel Frank Garnham

Ceased 03/04/2017

Mr Noel Garnham

Ceased 24/05/2022

Mrs Emma Jane Garnham

Ceased 24/05/2022

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 31/05/2023Registered 12/06/2023
Charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 29/07/2015Registered 31/07/2015Satisfied 04/02/2026
Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 14/05/2015Registered 28/05/2015

CompanyRankvs 3178+ SIC 43999 peers
70

Financial strength93th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.29× · 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£561k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£79k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£384k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.7M

Current Liabilities

£1.3M

Fixed Assets

£538k

Debtors

£1.5M

31avg. employees+6

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£172k
VAT£6k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£922k
Signed by Mr Noel Garnham 17/12/2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20251.29+£80k£111k
20241.25-£161k£111k
20231.57——

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.