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Birch Utility Services Limited

06996561

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
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)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

GROUND FLOOR KEBLE HOUSE, EXETER, EX1 1NT
Incorporated 20/08/2009

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2024

medium

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 20/08/2025

Due 03/09/2026

On track

Industry

02100
Silviculture and other forestry activities
02200
Logging

Officers

Mr Jeff Birch

director · Since 20/08/2009

TREE SURGEON

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Kevin George Ricketts

secretary · Since 14/09/2009

ACCOUNTANCY

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 67

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Kevin George Ricketts

director · Since 14/09/2009

ACCOUNTANCY

BRITISH · EBGLAND · Age 67

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Jeff Birch

25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 60

Scala House, Lawn Terrace, Dawlish, EX7 9PY

Notified 06/04/2016

Kevin George Ricketts

25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 67

Scala House, Lawn Terrace, Dawlish, EX7 9PY

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges0 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

ULTIMATE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 12/02/2024Registered 15/02/2024Satisfied 10/07/2025
charge
satisfied

ULTIMATE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 05/11/2009Registered 06/11/2009Satisfied 14/11/2022

CompanyRankvs 254+ SIC 02100 peers
65

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
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
Going concern doubt -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.

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

Going concern doubt: -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 30/09/2024

Turnover

£14.8M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£1.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£242k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£549k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£45k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.2M

Current Liabilities

£2.2M

Fixed Assets

£3.6M

Debtors

£1.9M

Cost of Sales

£12.2M

Gross Profit

£2.6M

Admin Expenses

£1.9M

Operating Profit

£716k

Profit After Tax

£265k

221avg. employees+38

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£200k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£6.5M
NI contributions£600k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£119k
Assets less current liabilities£3.5M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.98+£65k
20231.11+£180k
20221.30+£148k
20211.27+£35k
20201.49

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.