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M Downes Earthworks Ltd

09805594

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
81 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

LAUREL BANK COTTAGE, TARPORLEY, CW6 0EH
Incorporated 02/10/2015

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 12/09/2025

Due 26/09/2026

On track

Industry

42990
Construction of other civil engineering projects
43120
Site preparation
43999
Specialised construction activities

Officers

Mr Martin Downes

director · Since 02/10/2015

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

M Downes Group Holding Ltd

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Laurel Bank Cottage, Clotton, Tarporley, CW6 0EH

Reg: 15442287 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 29/02/2024

Former PSCs

Mr Martin Downes

Ceased 29/02/2024

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 12/05/2025Registered 13/05/2025
Charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 15/12/2017Registered 03/01/2018Satisfied 18/12/2024
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 06/12/2017Registered 13/12/2017

CompanyRankvs 661+ SIC 42990 peers
74

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees91th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.35× · 20/20
Longevity11 years trading (max 15) · 11/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -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.

Employees14/15 pts

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

Liquidity20/20 pts

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

Longevity11/15 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£1.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£150k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£567k

Working capital

Current Assets

£988k

Current Liabilities

£421k

Fixed Assets

£1.9M

Debtors

£721k

8avg. employees-2

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£0
Assets less current liabilities£2.5M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.35-£155k
20242.37+£18k
20231.67—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.