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William Croxson & Son,Limited

00071941

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

UNIT 1, BROCKBOURNE HOUSE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, TN4 8BS
Incorporated 21/11/1901

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/06/2025

Due 15/06/2026

On track

Industry

46900
Non-specialised wholesale trade

Officers

Christopher John Dalley

secretary · Since 01/10/2006

British

James Edward Croxson

director

British

Timothy James Croxson

director · Since 30/07/2009

British

David Benjamin Giles

director · Since 02/04/2012

British

Paul Francis Mcgrane

director · Since 12/07/2017

British

George O'Brien

director · Since 08/03/2017

British

Peter Edward Singleton

director · Since 03/09/2024

British

Former

David John Miller

secretary · Resigned 30/09/2006

Anita June Croxson

director · Resigned 30/11/1992

Carole Croxson

director · Resigned 31/07/2002

Andrew Martin Giles

director · Resigned 03/09/2024

Oliver Bramwell Hartley

director · Resigned 03/06/2013

Clive Sealey Michael

director · Resigned 31/03/2000

Alan Arthur Poulter

director · Resigned 30/04/1998

Giles Ashcroft Rawlinson

director · Resigned 22/06/1999

Norman Alexander Weir

director · Resigned 06/10/2006

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 46900 peers
80

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.38× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
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.

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.

Longevity15/15 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

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the 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 c

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Turnover

£40.0M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£10.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£6.7M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£3.4M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£9.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£15.5M

Current Liabilities

£6.5M

Fixed Assets

£1.1M

Debtors

£293k

Cost of Sales

£32.8M

Gross Profit

£7.1M

Admin Expenses

£4.0M

Operating Profit

£3.2M

Profit After Tax

£2.4M

28avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£503k
Dividends paid-£2.0M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.0M
NI contributions£210k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£10.1M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2023.0.135

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.38+£1.9M
20231.98

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.