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Shield Engineering Mk Ltd

12369004

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Confirmation statement overdue
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

20/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Confirmation statement overdue (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

2 Hampden Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1HX
Incorporated 18/12/2019

Compliance

Last accounts

29/03/2025

micro entity

Next accounts due

29/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 18/02/2025

Due 04/03/2026

Overdue

Industry

26701
Manufacture of optical precision instruments

Officers

Mr Trevor James Dowse

director · Since 18/12/2019

ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 1 other board

Trevor James Dowse

director · Since 18/12/2019

British · England · Age 57

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Trevor James Dowse

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

British · England · Age 57

2, Hampden Road, Bedford, MK45 1HX

Notified 18/12/2019

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED (THE “SECURITY TRUSTEE�)

Created 09/08/2021Registered 12/08/2021

Change History

statusactive
2026-06-15

Active

typeltd
2026-06-15

Private Limited Company

address line12 Hampden Road
2026-06-15

2 HAMPDEN ROAD

post townBedford
2026-06-15

BEDFORD

officer appointedDOWSE, Trevor James
2026-06-15

CompanyRankvs 78+ SIC 26701 peers
49

Financial strength81th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees48th percentile among SIC peers · 7/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.03× · 20/20
Longevity7 years trading (max 15) · 7/15
Filing complianceOne filing overdue · 5/15
Outstanding 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.

Employees7/15 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.

Longevity7/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance5/15 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 29/03/2025

Net Worth

£478k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£117k

Working capital

Current Assets

£230k

Current Liabilities

£113k

Fixed Assets

£382k

1avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£499k
Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.03+£0
20242.03+£165k
20232.30+£51k
20223.61+£111k
20215.82

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.