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W H Darby Limited

05337453

in administration
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
N/A

Details

82 ST. JOHN STREET, LONDON, EC1M 4JN
Incorporated 19/01/2005

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

25990
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products

Officers

Nicholas Hobbis

director · Since 21/01/2009

SALES MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 43

Mr Martyn Wykes

director · Since 21/01/2009

PRODUCTION MGR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Danielle Lorraine Hobbis

director · Since 10/07/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 39

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Vaughtons Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Marston House, Elmdon Lane, Birmingham, B37 7DL

Reg: 15013182 · England And Wales · Private Limited Company

Notified 28/09/2023

Former PSCs

Mr Stephen John Hobbis

Ceased 28/09/2023

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 14/04/2005Registered 22/04/2005
charge
outstanding

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 10/03/2005Registered 24/03/2005

CompanyRankvs 16560+ SIC 25990 peers
65

Financial strength74th percentile among SIC peers · 19/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.03× · 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 strength19/25 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£319k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£20k

Working capital

Current Assets

£814k

Current Liabilities

£794k

Fixed Assets

£452k

Debtors

£429k

41avg. employees+8

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£4k
Assets less current liabilities£472k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.03-£130k
20231.49-£5k
20221.70-£158k
20212.25+£48k
20202.05+£84k
20191.24-£22k
20181.34

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.