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M J Close & Son Ltd

06748359

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Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
75 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)

Details

LOWFIELD FARM, BARNARD CASTLE, DL12 9JR
Incorporated 13/11/2008

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Mr Bryan Anthony Close

director · Since 13/11/2008

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Mrs Joyce Close

director · Since 13/11/2008

COMPANY SECRETARY

BRITISH · Age 77

Also on 1 other board

Mr Mervyn John Close

director · Since 13/11/2008

HAULIER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 82

Mrs Amy Elizabeth Close

secretary · Since 03/07/2026

Former

Mrs Joyce Close

secretary · Resigned 03/07/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Bryan Anthony Close

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 50

Lowfield Grange, Bowes, Barnard Castle, DL12 9JR

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Mervyn John Close

Ceased 30/11/2022

Mrs Joyce Close

Ceased 30/11/2022

CompanyRankvs 6033+ SIC 49410 peers
73

Financial strength92th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees93th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.65× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength23/25 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.

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.

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

£189k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£97k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£168k

Working capital

Current Assets

£311k

Current Liabilities

£479k

Fixed Assets

£529k

Debtors

£206k

Profit After Tax

£86k

8avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£12k
Dividends paid£32k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£361k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.65+£54k
20230.74

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.