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Ponder Construction Limited

05327166

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

UNIT 1 LAMPITTS FARM TURKEY COCK LANE, COLCHESTER, CO3 8ND
Incorporated 07/01/2005

Compliance

Last accounts

31/01/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/10/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 05/05/2025

Due 19/05/2026

On track

Industry

41100
Development of building projects
41201
Construction of commercial buildings
41202
Construction of domestic buildings
68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Officers

Joanna Marie Ponder

secretary · Since 07/01/2005

BRITISH · Age 51

Mr Nigel Ponder

director · Since 07/01/2005

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Joanna Marie Ponder

director · Since 28/01/2025

COMPANY SECRETARY

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Nigel Ponder

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

British · England · Age 56

Unit 1, Lampitss Farm, Colchester, CO3 8ND

Notified 07/01/2017

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

SHAWBROOK BANK LIMITED

Created 06/07/2018Registered 09/07/2018Satisfied 21/06/2024
Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 30/03/2017Registered 31/03/2017
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 09/02/2005Registered 15/02/2005

CompanyRankvs 653+ SIC 41100 peers
78

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.68× · 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 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.

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 31/01/2025

Net Worth

£2.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£440k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£515k

Working capital

Current Assets

£821k

Current Liabilities

£306k

Fixed Assets

£2.3M

Debtors

£194k

5avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£39k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.8M
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production Advanced 2024 - FRS102_2024

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.68+£47k
20243.14+£12k
20233.92-£63k
20222.79+£442k
20214.02+£102k
20203.39+£241k
20194.19+£569k
20171.99

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.