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G & B B Houlbrooke & Son Ltd

07520168

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Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

SIDDINGDON FARM, LEDBURY, HR8 2LN
Incorporated 07/02/2011

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01250
Growing of other tree and bush fruits and nuts

Officers

Mr Charles Geoffrey Houlbrooke

director · Since 07/02/2011

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 1 other board

Deborah Lucy Houlbrooke

director · Since 07/02/2011

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 63

Mr Thomas Houlbrooke

director · Since 01/03/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 40

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Charles Geoffrey Houlbrooke

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

British · England · Age 68

Siddington Farm, Leddington, Ledbury, HR8 2LN

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Deborah Lucy Houlbrooke

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 63

Siddington Farm, Leddington, Ledbury, HR8 2LN

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 26/04/2011Registered 28/04/2011

CompanyRankvs 51+ SIC 01250 peers
60

Financial strength79th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.91× · 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 strength20/25 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.

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

benefits The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the company's pension scheme are charged to profit or loss in the period to which they relate. Going concern The directors have considered the risks and issues concerning the company and it's activities and no material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt about the company's ability of

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£97k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£7k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£383k

Working capital

Current Assets

£803k

Current Liabilities

£420k

Fixed Assets

£315k

Debtors

£389k

34avg. employees-3

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£38k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£591k
Assets less current liabilities£698k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.91—
20231.58—
20212.15+£57k
20210.73-£37k
20200.72-£32k
20190.68—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.