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Highwood Construction Limited

05080117

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

THE HAY BARN UPPER ASHFIELD FARM, ROMSEY, SO51 9NJ
Incorporated 22/03/2004

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 22/03/2026

Due 05/04/2027

On track

Industry

41201
Construction of commercial buildings
41202
Construction of domestic buildings

Officers

Mr Stephen Matthews

director · Since 01/04/2014

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 53

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Simon Charles Patrick Beech

director · Since 05/08/2020

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 55

Also on 14 other boards

Mr Martin James Hawthorne

director · Since 05/08/2020

PLANNING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 14 other boards

Mr Phillip James Curran Prosser

director · Since 05/08/2020

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 37

Also on 37 other boards

Mrs Natalie Louise Brown

director · Since 03/02/2022

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 37

Also on 37 other boards

Anthony Kenneth Rouse

director · Since 13/11/2025

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 34

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Highwood Group Ltd

75–100% shares

The Hay Barn, Upper Ashfield Farm, Romsey, SO51 9NJ

Reg: 5892469 · England & Wales · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 18/05/2012Registered 25/05/2012
charge
satisfied

RICHARD WARWICK TAPPER

Created 29/10/2008Registered 31/10/2008Satisfied 31/03/2012
charge
satisfied

RICHARD WARWICK TAPPER

Created 29/10/2008Registered 31/10/2008Satisfied 31/03/2012
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 18/02/2008Registered 20/02/2008Satisfied 31/03/2012
charge
satisfied

AIB GROUP (UK) PLC

Created 05/10/2006Registered 07/10/2006Satisfied 20/07/2012
charge
satisfied

AIB GROUP (UK) P.L.C.

Created 23/06/2005Registered 28/06/2005Satisfied 22/02/2008
charge
satisfied

AIB GROUP (UK) P.L.C.

Created 29/11/2004Registered 10/12/2004Satisfied 22/02/2008
charge
satisfied

AIB GROUP (UK) PLC

Created 29/11/2004Registered 30/11/2004Satisfied 31/03/2012
charge
satisfied

AIB GROUP (UK) PLC

Created 29/11/2004Registered 30/11/2004Satisfied 20/07/2012
charge
satisfied

HENDY HOLDINGS LIMITED

Created 27/08/2004Registered 09/09/2004Satisfied 12/01/2007

CompanyRankvs 1569+ SIC 41201 peers
60

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees93th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.18× · 12/20
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 strength24/25 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.

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

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

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the 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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£901k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.0M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£3.7M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£2.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£16.2M

Current Liabilities

£13.7M

Fixed Assets

£98k

Debtors

£15.1M

Cost of Sales

£92.4M

Admin Expenses

£3.5M

Profit After Tax

-£3.6M

7avg. employees-69

Tax at Year End(2023)

Corp tax£0

People Costs(2022)

NI contributions£439k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£29k
Assets less current liabilities£2.6M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.18-£3.6M
20231.31-£2.4M
20221.60+£801k
20211.55

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.