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Hughes Bros Construction Limited

05635308

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
73 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

PLANTATION COTTAGE, DARLINGTON, DL2 1RJ
Incorporated 24/11/2005

Compliance

Last accounts

30/11/2024

full

Next accounts due

29/08/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 30/04/2026

Due 14/05/2027

On track

Industry

42990
Construction of other civil engineering projects

Officers

Gary Dominic Hughes

secretary · Since 24/11/2005

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 54

Also on 1 other board

Mr Gary Dominic Hughes

director · Since 24/11/2005

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 54

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Michael Luke Mcginley

director · Since 09/10/2024

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 33

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Luke Hughes

director · Since 11/09/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 30

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Tracey Hughes

director · Since 11/09/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 52

Also on 7 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Hughes Bros Construction (Holdings) Limited

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

Unit 8, Redesdale Court, Middlesbrough, TS2 1RL

Reg: 1231699 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 16/10/2020

Former PSCs

Mr Gary Dominic Hughes

Ceased 18/06/2020

Hughes Bros Plant Hire Limited

Ceased 16/10/2020

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Charge
satisfied

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charge
satisfied

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charge
satisfied

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Created 25/10/2012Registered 30/10/2012Satisfied 04/11/2019

CompanyRankvs 832+ SIC 42990 peers
62

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.45× · 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 strength25/25 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.

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 30/11/2024

Net Worth

£3.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.2M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.5M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£3.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£11.8M

Current Liabilities

£8.1M

Fixed Assets

£1.1M

Debtors

£9.2M

Cost of Sales

£18.2M

Admin Expenses

£13.2M

Profit After Tax

£2.1M

108avg. employees-33

Tax at Year End(2023)

Corp tax£0
Dividends paid£400k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£10.6M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Bank loans & overdrafts£41k
Assets less current liabilities£4.7M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.45+£2.1M
20231.19+£541k
20221.10+£614k
20211.06-£914k
20201.18

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.