
Company Number
03808084
Next Accounts
Apr 2026
Shareholders
ann marie edwards
anthony simon joseph edwards
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Industry
Site preparation
+1Registered Address
the granary, hermitage court, hermitage lane, maidstone, kent, ME16 9NT
Website
www.acorngroundwork.co.ukPomanda estimates the enterprise value of ACORN GROUNDWORK LIMITED at £726k based on a Turnover of £1.9m and 0.38x industry multiple (adjusted for size and gross margin).
Pomanda estimates the enterprise value of ACORN GROUNDWORK LIMITED at £193.6k based on an EBITDA of £52.6k and a 3.68x industry multiple (adjusted for size and gross margin).
Pomanda estimates the enterprise value of ACORN GROUNDWORK LIMITED at £575.6k based on Net Assets of £218.3k and 2.64x industry multiple (adjusted for liquidity).
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Acorn Groundwork Limited is a live company located in maidstone, ME16 9NT with a Companies House number of 03808084. It operates in the site preparation sector, SIC Code 43120. Founded in July 1999, it's largest shareholder is ann marie edwards with a 49% stake. Acorn Groundwork Limited is a mature, small sized company, Pomanda has estimated its turnover at £1.9m with declining growth in recent years.
Pomanda's financial health check has awarded Acorn Groundwork Limited a 2 rating. We use a traffic light system to show it exceeds the industry average on 2 measures and has 7 areas for improvement. Company Health Check FAQs
2 Strong
3 Regular
7 Weak
Size
annual sales of £1.9m, make it smaller than the average company (£4.8m)
- Acorn Groundwork Limited
£4.8m - Industry AVG
Growth
3 year (CAGR) sales growth of -26%, show it is growing at a slower rate (9.2%)
- Acorn Groundwork Limited
9.2% - Industry AVG
Production
with a gross margin of 24.2%, this company has a comparable cost of product (24.2%)
- Acorn Groundwork Limited
24.2% - Industry AVG
Profitability
an operating margin of 2.1% make it less profitable than the average company (5.9%)
- Acorn Groundwork Limited
5.9% - Industry AVG
Employees
with 10 employees, this is below the industry average (21)
10 - Acorn Groundwork Limited
21 - Industry AVG
Pay Structure
on an average salary of £46.6k, the company has an equivalent pay structure (£46.6k)
- Acorn Groundwork Limited
£46.6k - Industry AVG
Efficiency
resulting in sales per employee of £190.2k, this is equally as efficient (£212.1k)
- Acorn Groundwork Limited
£212.1k - Industry AVG
Debtor Days
it gets paid by customers after 0 days, this is earlier than average (55 days)
- Acorn Groundwork Limited
55 days - Industry AVG
Creditor Days
its suppliers are paid after 58 days, this is slower than average (39 days)
- Acorn Groundwork Limited
39 days - Industry AVG
Stock Days
it holds stock equivalent to 191 days, this is more than average (14 days)
- Acorn Groundwork Limited
14 days - Industry AVG
Cash Balance
has cash to cover current liabilities for 0 weeks, this is less cash available to meet short term requirements (21 weeks)
0 weeks - Acorn Groundwork Limited
21 weeks - Industry AVG
Debt Level
it has a ratio of liabilities to total assets of 75%, this is a higher level of debt than the average (59.9%)
75% - Acorn Groundwork Limited
59.9% - Industry AVG
Acorn Groundwork Limited's latest turnover from July 2024 is estimated at £1.9 million and the company has net assets of £218.3 thousand. According to their latest financial statements, Acorn Groundwork Limited has 10 employees and maintains cash reserves of £1.5 thousand as reported in the balance sheet.
Data source: Companies House, Pomanda Estimates
Jul 2024 | Jul 2023 | Jul 2022 | Jul 2021 | Jul 2020 | Jul 2019 | Jul 2018 | Jul 2017 | Jul 2016 | Jul 2015 | Jul 2014 | Jul 2013 | Jul 2012 | Jul 2011 | Jul 2010 | Jul 2009 | |
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Turnover | 2,643,737 | 903,162 | 911,993 | 756,351 | 832,697 | 1,910,172 | ||||||||||
Other Income Or Grants | ||||||||||||||||
Cost Of Sales | 2,364,657 | 837,198 | 812,665 | 656,445 | 943,449 | 1,698,974 | ||||||||||
Gross Profit | 279,080 | 65,964 | 99,328 | 99,906 | -110,752 | 211,198 | ||||||||||
Admin Expenses | 247,467 | 62,734 | 84,898 | 85,772 | 58,863 | 114,755 | ||||||||||
Operating Profit | 31,613 | 3,230 | 14,430 | 14,134 | -169,615 | 96,443 | ||||||||||
Interest Payable | 6,092 | 3,569 | 1,086 | 859 | ||||||||||||
Interest Receivable | 42 | 52 | ||||||||||||||
Pre-Tax Profit | 25,521 | 28,731 | 13,344 | 13,275 | -169,573 | 96,495 | ||||||||||
Tax | -6,191 | -6,383 | 629 | 30,941 | -21,254 | |||||||||||
Profit After Tax | 19,330 | 22,348 | 13,973 | 13,275 | -138,632 | 75,241 | ||||||||||
Dividends Paid | 87,200 | |||||||||||||||
Retained Profit | 19,330 | 22,348 | 13,973 | 13,275 | -138,632 | -11,959 | ||||||||||
Employee Costs | 500 | |||||||||||||||
Number Of Employees | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 23 | 23 | 25 | |||||||||
EBITDA* | 32,881 | 3,230 | 14,430 | 14,134 | -169,187 | 96,873 |
* Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation
Jul 2024 | Jul 2023 | Jul 2022 | Jul 2021 | Jul 2020 | Jul 2019 | Jul 2018 | Jul 2017 | Jul 2016 | Jul 2015 | Jul 2014 | Jul 2013 | Jul 2012 | Jul 2011 | Jul 2010 | Jul 2009 | |
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Tangible Assets | 73,882 | 19,230 | 10,795 | 1,268 | 2,536 | 428 | ||||||||||
Intangible Assets | ||||||||||||||||
Investments & Other | ||||||||||||||||
Debtors (Due After 1 year) | ||||||||||||||||
Total Fixed Assets | 73,882 | 19,230 | 10,795 | 1,268 | 2,536 | 428 | ||||||||||
Stock & work in progress | 754,377 | 539,870 | 639,892 | 887,124 | ||||||||||||
Trade Debtors | 103 | 5,007 | 3,281 | 987,005 | 437,536 | 423,929 | 121,866 | 415,690 | 21,279 | 29,730 | 31,693 | |||||
Group Debtors | ||||||||||||||||
Misc Debtors | 44,030 | 31,812 | 29,036 | 109,599 | 629,356 | 949,872 | 573,186 | 98,006 | 115,658 | 92,240 | 20,009 | 129,216 | ||||
Cash | 1,452 | 87,785 | 26,888 | 157 | 93,683 | 157 | 174,788 | 157 | 157 | 22,432 | 158 | 158 | 158 | 157,401 | ||
misc current assets | 2,349 | |||||||||||||||
total current assets | 799,962 | 664,474 | 699,097 | 999,229 | 723,039 | 950,029 | 987,005 | 437,536 | 598,717 | 695,209 | 415,847 | 120,438 | 137,095 | 122,128 | 51,860 | 286,617 |
total assets | 873,844 | 683,704 | 709,892 | 999,229 | 723,039 | 950,029 | 987,005 | 437,536 | 599,985 | 697,745 | 415,847 | 120,438 | 137,095 | 122,128 | 51,860 | 287,045 |
Bank overdraft | 136,607 | 53,217 | 91,194 | 186,161 | 136,096 | 277,873 | 10,439 | 31,084 | 31,579 | 30,703 | ||||||
Bank loan | ||||||||||||||||
Trade Creditors | 229,049 | 148,152 | 256,216 | 464,364 | 296,038 | 496,525 | 915,704 | 373,217 | 538,000 | 536,359 | 408,205 | 112,185 | 76,221 | 82,575 | 59,297 | 252,438 |
Group/Directors Accounts | ||||||||||||||||
other short term finances | ||||||||||||||||
hp & lease commitments | ||||||||||||||||
other current liabilities | 164,914 | 150,802 | 140,166 | 159,291 | 184,419 | 84,871 | 123,975 | 91,954 | 87,589 | 77,246 | 27,825 | 29,272 | ||||
total current liabilities | 530,570 | 352,171 | 487,576 | 809,816 | 616,553 | 859,269 | 915,704 | 373,217 | 538,000 | 670,773 | 408,205 | 204,139 | 194,894 | 191,400 | 117,825 | 281,710 |
loans | 74,844 | 127,344 | ||||||||||||||
hp & lease commitments | ||||||||||||||||
Accruals and Deferred Income | ||||||||||||||||
other liabilities | 50,166 | 1 | 48,250 | 50,750 | 67,332 | |||||||||||
provisions | 547 | |||||||||||||||
total long term liabilities | 125,010 | 127,891 | 1 | 48,250 | 50,750 | 67,332 | ||||||||||
total liabilities | 655,580 | 480,062 | 487,576 | 809,816 | 616,553 | 859,269 | 915,705 | 373,217 | 538,000 | 670,773 | 408,205 | 204,139 | 243,144 | 242,150 | 185,157 | 281,710 |
net assets | 218,264 | 203,642 | 222,316 | 189,413 | 106,486 | 90,760 | 71,300 | 64,319 | 61,985 | 26,972 | 7,642 | -83,701 | -106,049 | -120,022 | -133,297 | 5,335 |
total shareholders funds | 218,264 | 203,642 | 222,316 | 189,413 | 106,486 | 90,760 | 71,300 | 64,319 | 61,985 | 26,972 | 7,642 | -83,701 | -106,049 | -120,022 | -133,297 | 5,335 |
Jul 2024 | Jul 2023 | Jul 2022 | Jul 2021 | Jul 2020 | Jul 2019 | Jul 2018 | Jul 2017 | Jul 2016 | Jul 2015 | Jul 2014 | Jul 2013 | Jul 2012 | Jul 2011 | Jul 2010 | Jul 2009 | |
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Operating Activities | ||||||||||||||||
Operating Profit | 31,613 | 3,230 | 14,430 | 14,134 | -169,615 | 96,443 | ||||||||||
Depreciation | 13,432 | 1,648 | 1,455 | 1,268 | 1,268 | 428 | 430 | |||||||||
Amortisation | ||||||||||||||||
Tax | -6,191 | -6,383 | 629 | 30,941 | -21,254 | |||||||||||
Stock | 214,507 | -100,022 | -247,232 | 887,124 | ||||||||||||
Debtors | 7,314 | 4,502 | -77,282 | -519,757 | -320,516 | -37,133 | 549,469 | 13,607 | -271,123 | 279,362 | 317,684 | -38,931 | 14,967 | 70,268 | -77,514 | 129,216 |
Creditors | 80,897 | -108,064 | -208,148 | 168,326 | -200,487 | -419,179 | 542,487 | -164,783 | 1,641 | 128,154 | 296,020 | 35,964 | -6,354 | 23,278 | -193,141 | 252,438 |
Accruals and Deferred Income | 14,112 | 10,636 | -19,125 | -25,128 | 99,548 | 84,871 | -123,975 | 123,975 | -91,954 | 4,365 | 10,343 | 49,421 | -1,447 | 29,272 | ||
Deferred Taxes & Provisions | -547 | 547 | ||||||||||||||
Cash flow from operations | -543 | 76,107 | 4,081 | 16,565 | -255,320 | 228,113 | ||||||||||
Investing Activities | ||||||||||||||||
capital expenditure | ||||||||||||||||
Change in Investments | ||||||||||||||||
cash flow from investments | ||||||||||||||||
Financing Activities | ||||||||||||||||
Bank loans | ||||||||||||||||
Group/Directors Accounts | ||||||||||||||||
Other Short Term Loans | ||||||||||||||||
Long term loans | -52,500 | 127,344 | ||||||||||||||
Hire Purchase and Lease Commitments | ||||||||||||||||
other long term liabilities | 50,166 | -1 | 1 | -48,250 | -2,500 | -16,582 | 67,332 | |||||||||
share issue | ||||||||||||||||
interest | -6,092 | -3,569 | -1,086 | -859 | 42 | 52 | ||||||||||
cash flow from financing | -6,092 | -51,819 | -3,586 | -17,441 | 67,374 | 17,346 | ||||||||||
cash and cash equivalents | ||||||||||||||||
cash | -86,333 | 60,897 | 26,731 | -93,526 | 93,526 | 157 | -174,788 | 174,631 | -22,275 | 22,274 | -157,243 | 157,401 | ||||
overdraft | 83,390 | -37,977 | -94,967 | 50,065 | -141,777 | 277,873 | -10,439 | 10,439 | -31,084 | -495 | 876 | 30,703 | ||||
change in cash | -169,723 | 98,874 | 121,698 | -143,591 | 235,303 | -277,716 | -174,788 | 185,070 | -10,439 | -22,275 | 53,358 | 495 | -876 | -187,946 | 157,401 |
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ACORN GROUNDWORK LIMITED group structure
Acorn Groundwork Limited has no subsidiary companies.
Ultimate parent company
ACORN GROUNDWORK LIMITED
03808084
Acorn Groundwork Limited currently has 3 directors. The longest serving directors include Mr Anthony Edwards (Sep 2000) and Miss Hazel Edwards (Dec 2019).
officer | country | age | start | end | role |
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Mr Anthony Edwards | England | 70 years | Sep 2000 | - | Director |
Miss Hazel Edwards | England | 38 years | Dec 2019 | - | Director |
Ms Madeleine Edwards | United Kingdom | 36 years | Dec 2019 | - | Director |
P&L
July 2024turnover
1.9m
+35%
operating profit
39.2k
0%
gross margin
24.3%
-2.39%
turnover
Turnover, or revenue, is the amount of sales generated by a company within the financial year.
Balance Sheet
July 2024net assets
218.3k
+0.07%
total assets
873.8k
+0.28%
cash
1.5k
-0.98%
net assets
Total assets minus all liabilities
company number
03808084
Type
Private limited with Share Capital
industry
43120 - Site preparation
43290 - Other construction installation
incorporation date
July 1999
age
26
incorporated
UK
ultimate parent company
accounts
Total Exemption Full
last accounts submitted
July 2024
previous names
acorn building & fencing services limited (March 2003)
accountant
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auditor
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address
the granary, hermitage court, hermitage lane, maidstone, kent, ME16 9NT
Bank
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Legal Advisor
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