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Watling & Hirst Ltd

05299757

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

CAWLEY PLACE, CHICHESTER, PO19 1UZ
Incorporated 29/11/2004

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 29/11/2025

Due 13/12/2026

On track

Industry

69201
Accounting and auditing activities
69202
Bookkeeping activities
69203
Tax consultancy

Officers

Mr Matthew Robert James Housden

director · Since 02/12/2004

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Shelagh Anne Housden

secretary · Since 14/11/2005

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · Age 53

Mr Antony David Rose

director · Since 01/07/2009

CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Mrs Shelagh Anne Housden

director · Since 26/05/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Antony David Rose

Significant control

British · England · Age 57

Cawley Place, 15 Cawley Road, Chichester, PO19 1UZ

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Matthew Robert James Housden

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 54

Cawley Place, 15 Cawley Road, Chichester, PO19 1UZ

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Shelagh Anne Housden

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 53

Cawley Place, 15 Cawley Road, Chichester, PO19 1UZ

Notified 31/12/2024

Charges1 outstanding

charge
satisfied

MARY JOAN CARLESS AND GRAHAM ROGER HITCH

Created 26/01/2006Registered 31/01/2006Satisfied 17/10/2006
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 17/12/2004Registered 24/12/2004

CompanyRankvs 14312+ SIC 69201 peers
50

Financial strength33th percentile among SIC peers · 8/25
Employees10th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.2× · 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 strength8/25 pts

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

Employees2/15 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 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£300

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£318k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£360k

Working capital

Current Assets

£523k

Current Liabilities

£164k

Fixed Assets

£10k

Debtors

£206k

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£369k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20253.20
20253.20
20242.79
20232.73
20222.45

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.