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C J Ashby Limited

14578283

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

Willow Barn Witham Road, Langford, Maldon, CM9 4ST
Incorporated 09/01/2023

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 21/11/2025

Due 05/12/2026

On track

Industry

01630
Post-harvest crop activities

Officers

Mr Colin John Ashby

director · Since 09/01/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Mary Jayne Ashby

director · Since 09/01/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Also on 2 other boards

Colin John Ashby

director · Since 09/01/2023

British · England · Age 54

Mary Jayne Ashby

director · Since 09/01/2023

British · England · Age 51

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Colin John Ashby

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 54

G O'Driscoll & Co, Unit 16, Colchester Road, Maldon, CM9 4GD

Notified 09/01/2023

Mrs Mary Jayne Ashby

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 51

G O'Driscoll & Co, Unit 16, Colchester Road, Maldon, CM9 4GD

Notified 09/01/2023

Change History

officer appointed → ASHBY, Colin John
2026-07-26
officer appointed → ASHBY, Mary Jayne
2026-07-26
status → active
2026-07-26

Active

type → ltd
2026-07-26

Private Limited Company

address line1 → Willow Barn Witham Road
2026-07-26

WILLOW BARN WITHAM ROAD

post town → Maldon
2026-07-26

MALDON

CompanyRankvs 183+ SIC 01630 peers
48

Financial strength67th percentile among SIC peers · 17/25
Employees11th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.56× · 20/20
Longevity4 years trading (max 15) · 4/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength17/25 pts

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

Employees2/15 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.

Longevity4/15 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

the UK and Republic of Ireland” including the provisions of Section 1A “Small Entities” and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historic cost convention. Going concern In preparing these financial statements, the directors have assessed whether there are any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that cast significant doubt upon the company

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£151k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£213k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£167k

Working capital

Current Assets

£213k

Current Liabilities

£47k

Debtors

£315

0avg. employees-1
Signed by Mr C Ashby,Prepared with IRIS Elements Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20254.56+£64k
202414.73+£59k
20235.15—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.