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Craven Concrete Limited

08150231

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

BUTTS WORK, LANCASTER, LA2 7AN
Incorporated 19/07/2012

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

23610
Manufacture of concrete products for construction purposes

Officers

Mr Paul Andrew Metcalfe

director · Since 03/08/2015

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Tony Metcalfe

director · Since 03/08/2015

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 71

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Tony Metcalfe

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 71

Forgewood House, Wray Road, Lancaster, LA2 8NN

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Paul Andrew Metcalfe

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 44

Forgewood Cottage, Wray Road, Lancaster, LA2 8NN

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Created 26/10/2022Registered 02/11/2022
Charge
satisfied

TFG CAPITAL LIMITED

Created 26/10/2022Registered 27/10/2022Satisfied 23/07/2025
Charge
satisfied

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 30/10/2015Registered 03/11/2015Satisfied 01/03/2023

CompanyRankvs 114+ SIC 23610 peers
58

Financial strength77th percentile among SIC peers · 19/25
Employees90th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.94× · 6/20
Longevity14 years trading (max 15) · 14/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength19/25 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.

Longevity14/15 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 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£192k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£47k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£106k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.6M

Current Liabilities

£1.7M

Fixed Assets

£496k

Debtors

£967k

23avg. employees+2

Tax at Year End(2023)

Corp tax£47k
VAT£518k

Director Loans(2024)

Directors owe company£34k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£1k
Assets less current liabilities£390k
Signed by Mr Paul Metcalfe 28 May 2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20250.94+£26k—
20241.00-£305k—
20231.14—£10.4M

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.