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Longwater Construction Supplies Limited

06522931

active
Private Limited Company
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Health Score
82 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

WILLIAM FROST WAY, NORWICH, NR5 0JS
Incorporated 04/03/2008

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46730
Wholesale of wood, construction materials and sanitary equipment

Officers

Mr William Littleboy

secretary · Since 04/03/2008

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Mary Ann Carter

director · Since 04/03/2008

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 66

Mr Neil Carter

director · Since 04/03/2008

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Also on 2 other boards

William Littleboy

director · Since 04/03/2008

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Paul Philip Wilcox

director · Since 22/03/2023

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 45

Also on 2 other boards

Miss Alix Mary Carter

secretary · Since 11/12/2023

Persons with Significant Control

Longwater Limited

75–100% shares

7, The Close, Norwich, NR1 4DJ

Notified 31/01/2017

Charges4 outstanding

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outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 242+ SIC 46730 peers
65

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.75× · 16/20
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 strength24/25 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.

Liquidity16/20 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 going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Turnover

£30.3M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£3.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£139k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£426k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£2.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£6.1M

Current Liabilities

£3.5M

Fixed Assets

£1.6M

Debtors

£4.2M

Cost of Sales

£24.5M

Gross Profit

£5.8M

Admin Expenses

£3.1M

Operating Profit

£656k

Profit After Tax

£272k

65avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£140k
Dividends paid-£720k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.4M
NI contributions£244k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£50k
Assets less current liabilities£4.2M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.75-£23k
20231.61+£409k
20211.62+£792k
20201.46+£2.7M

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.