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Smiths Equipment Hire (Holdings) Limited

05048553

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 13 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

De Havilland House, 15 -16 Avroe Crescent, Blackpool, FY4 2DP
Incorporated 18/02/2004

Compliance

Last accounts

28/02/2025

group

Next accounts due

30/11/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 18/02/2026

Due 04/03/2027

On track

Industry

70100
Activities of head offices

Officers

Mr David Waldo Smith

director · Since 18/02/2004

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 61

Also on 1 other board

Mr Thomas Geoffrey Smith

director · Since 18/02/2004

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 63

Also on 1 other board

David Waldo Smith

director · Since 18/02/2004

British · United Kingdom · Age 61

Thomas Geoffrey Smith

director · Since 18/02/2004

British · United Kingdom · Age 63

Former

Neil Smith

secretary · Resigned 28/01/2011

Neil Smith

director · Resigned 28/01/2011

Persons with Significant Control

Mr David Waldo Smith

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 61

De Havilland House 15-16, Avroe Crescent, Blackpool, FY4 2DP

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Thomas Geoffrey Smith

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 63

De Havilland House 15-16, Avroe Crescent, Blackpool, FY4 2DP

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges13 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC (TRADING AS VIRGIN MONEY)

Created 19/12/2025Registered 23/12/2025
Charge
outstanding

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC (TRADING AS BOTH CLYDESDALE BANK AND YORKSHIRE BANK)

Created 05/08/2019Registered 14/08/2019
Charge
outstanding

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC (TRADING AS BOTH CLYDESDALE BANK AND YORKSHIRE BANK)

Created 28/04/2017Registered 28/04/2017
Charge
outstanding

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC (TRADING AS BOTH CLYDESDALE BANK AND YORKSHIRE BANK)

Created 14/11/2014Registered 14/11/2014
charge
outstanding

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC (TRADING AS BOTH CLYDESDALE BANK AND YORKSHIRE BANK)

Created 22/06/2012Registered 04/07/2012
charge
outstanding

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC

Created 29/03/2007Registered 12/04/2007
charge
outstanding

CLYDESDALE BANK PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

Created 26/05/2006Registered 31/05/2006
charge
outstanding

YORKSHRE BANK

Created 12/08/2004Registered 21/08/2004
charge
outstanding

YORKSHIRE BANK

Created 12/08/2004Registered 17/08/2004
charge
outstanding

YORKSHIRE BANK

Created 12/08/2004Registered 17/08/2004
charge
outstanding

YORKSHIRE BANK

Created 12/08/2004Registered 17/08/2004
charge
outstanding

YORKSHIRE BANK

Created 12/08/2004Registered 17/08/2004
charge
satisfied

YORKSHIRE BANK

Created 12/08/2004Registered 17/08/2004Satisfied 26/04/2021
charge
outstanding

YORKSHIRE BANK PLC

Created 24/03/2004Registered 26/03/2004

Change History

officer appointed → SMITH, David Waldo
2026-06-16
officer appointed → SMITH, Thomas Geoffrey
2026-06-16
status → active
2026-06-16

Active

type → ltd
2026-06-16

Private Limited Company

address line1 → De Havilland House
2026-06-16

DE HAVILLAND HOUSE

post town → Blackpool
2026-06-16

BLACKPOOL

CompanyRankvs 3002+ SIC 70100 peers
50

Financial strength91th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.14× · 2/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding 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.

Liquidity2/20 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and the parent company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 28/02/2025

Net Worth

£3.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£3k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£1.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£202k

Current Liabilities

£1.5M

Fixed Assets

£5.4M

Debtors

£199k

Profit After Tax

£1.3M

193avg. employees+5

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£187k
Dividends paid£1.1M

People Costs(2021)

Wages & salaries£3.8M
NI contributions£364k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£963k
Assets less current liabilities£4.2M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.14-£487k
20240.06+£880k
20230.02+£821k
20220.08+£572k
20210.04+£18k
20200.69-£468k
20191.35+£430k
20170.01—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.