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Darby Investments Ltd

13198974

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

FIRST CITY HOUSE, SWINDON, SN2 2QG
Incorporated 12/02/2021

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

group

Next accounts due

31/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 15/12/2025

Due 29/12/2026

On track

Industry

88100
Social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabled

Officers

Mr Stephen James Trowbridge Mbe

director · Since 12/02/2021

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Lisa Claire Trowbridge

director · Since 07/12/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 42

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Stephen James Trowbridge Mbe

50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 47

First City House, Cheney Manor Industrial Estate, Swindon, SN2 2QG

Notified 12/02/2021

Mrs Lisa Claire Trowbridge

25–50% votes

British · England · Age 42

First City House, Cheney Manor Industrial Estate, Swindon, SN2 2QG

Notified 12/02/2021

Mr Keith Paul Trowbridge

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 74

First City House, Cheney Manor Industrial Estate, Swindon, SN2 2QG

Notified 28/02/2021

Mrs Mary Colette Ann Trowbridge

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 70

First City House, Cheney Manor Industrial Estate, Swindon, SN2 2QG

Notified 28/02/2021

CompanyRankvs 2231+ SIC 88100 peers
50

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityNo balance sheet data · 0/20
Longevity5 years trading (max 15) · 5/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 pts

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

Employees15/15 pts

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

Liquidity0/20 pts

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

Longevity5/15 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

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and the parent company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£3.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£38k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£112k

Working capital

Current Assets

—

Current Liabilities

£150k

Fixed Assets

£3.6M

Profit After Tax

£1.2M

325avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£577k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£727k
Assets less current liabilities£3.5M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearImplied Profit
2025+£668k
2024+£124k
2023+£225k

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.