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Blacksmiths Cottage Limited

08483250

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Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk

No risk factors detected.

Details

BLACKSMITHS COTTAGE HOLLYBUSH ROAD, BURTON ON TRENT, DE13 8SF
Incorporated 11/04/2013

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

64209
Activities of other holding companies

Officers

Mr Richard Ralph Instone

director · Since 11/04/2013

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Also on 4 other boards

Mrs Linda Jane Instone

director · Since 28/02/2018

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Richard Ralph Instone

25–50% shares
75–100% votes

British · England · Age 65

Blacksmiths Cottage, Hollybush Road, Burton On Trent, DE13 8SF

Notified 11/04/2016

CompanyRankvs 16026+ SIC 64209 peers
55

Financial strength87th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees18th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.05× · 2/20
Longevity13 years trading (max 15) · 13/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength22/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees3/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity2/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity13/15 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 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£1.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£6k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£132k

Working capital

Current Assets

£7k

Current Liabilities

£138k

Debtors

£1k

0avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£6k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£1.2M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.05+£72k
20240.08-£12k
20231.12+£264k
20220.88+£65k
20212.20
20200.09

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.