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Birchwood Auto Limited

06510589

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

BIRCHWOOD GARAGE, LOTTBRIDGE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 6PX
Incorporated 20/02/2008

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

45111
Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles
45200
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
45310
Wholesale trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories

Officers

Mr Simon Derek Rebbetts

secretary · Since 20/02/2008

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 63

Also on 38 other boards

Mr Chester John Hunt

director · Since 20/02/2008

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · HUNGARY · Age 57

Mr Ian Kenneth Sexton

director · Since 20/02/2008

MOTOR TRADER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 69

Also on 10 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Ian Kenneth Sexton

50–75% shares

British · England · Age 69

Birchwood Garage, Lottbridge, East Sussex, BN23 6PX

Notified 01/01/2017

Former PSCs

Mr Michael John Hunt

Ceased 29/08/2025

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 14/11/2023Registered 15/11/2023
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 16/09/2009Registered 26/09/2009
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 23/04/2008Registered 25/04/2008Satisfied 11/06/2015

CompanyRankvs 926+ SIC 45111 peers
59

Financial strength73th percentile among SIC peers · 18/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.98× · 6/20
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 strength18/25 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.

Liquidity6/20 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

£293k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£55k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.9M

Current Liabilities

£3.0M

Fixed Assets

£350k

Debtors

£1.2M

17000avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£295k
Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20240.98

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.