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G.A.Smith & Sons.Limited

00241951

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

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

146 NEW LONDON ROAD, CHELMSFORD, CM2 0AW
Incorporated 26/08/1929

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 19/06/2025

Due 03/07/2026

On track

Industry

47250
Retail sale of beverages in specialised stores

Officers

Mr. Nicholas Roy Smith

director · Since 01/08/1992

WINE MERCHANT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 69

Also on 1 other board

Mr. George Robert Peter Smith

director · Since 01/08/1993

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 61

Also on 3 other boards

Mr. George Robert Peter Smith

secretary · Since 29/10/1999

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 61

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr. George Robert Peter Smith

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 61

107, Panoramic Tower, London, E14 6FA

Notified 28/04/2016

Mr. Nicholas Roy Smith

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 69

146, New London Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0AW

Notified 05/08/2016

Charges5 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 02/12/2002Registered 06/12/2002
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 02/12/2002Registered 06/12/2002
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 02/12/2002Registered 06/12/2002
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 02/12/2002Registered 06/12/2002
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 02/12/2002Registered 06/12/2002
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/11/1994Registered 30/11/1994Satisfied 17/01/2003
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/11/1994Registered 30/11/1994Satisfied 17/01/2003
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/11/1994Registered 30/11/1994Satisfied 17/01/2003
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 22/12/1987Registered 06/01/1988Satisfied 13/07/1995
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 13/02/1985Registered 21/02/1985
charge
satisfied

TRUMAN LIMITED

Created 14/11/1983Registered 16/11/1983Satisfied 17/01/2003
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 28/01/1980Registered 14/02/1980Satisfied 13/07/1995
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 10/11/1960Registered 15/11/1960
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 05/02/1951Registered 12/02/1951Satisfied 17/01/2003
charge
satisfied

MANN CROSSMAN AND PAULIN LIMITED

Created 08/11/1942Registered 10/11/1942Satisfied 17/01/2003
charge
satisfied

CHARRINGTON AND COMPANY LIMITED

Created 18/07/1940Registered 08/08/1940Satisfied 17/01/2003
charge
satisfied

MANN CROSSMAN AND PAULIN LIMITED

Created 20/05/1936Registered 22/05/1936Satisfied 17/01/2003
charge
satisfied

WATNEY COMBE REID AND COMPANY

Created 20/02/1935Registered 01/07/1935Satisfied 17/01/2003
charge
satisfied

TAYLOR WALKER AND COMPANY LIMITED

Created 23/11/1900Registered 08/04/1931Satisfied 17/01/2003
charge
satisfied

TAYLOR WALKER AND COMPANY LIMITED

Created 02/12/1914Registered 08/04/1931Satisfied 17/01/2003
charge
satisfied

TAYLOR WALKER AND COMPANY LIMITED

Created 11/10/1922Registered 08/04/1931Satisfied 17/01/2003
charge
satisfied

TAYLOR WALKER AND COMPANY LIMITED

Created 17/05/1928Registered 08/04/1931Satisfied 17/01/2003
charge
satisfied

TAYLOR WALKER AND COMPANY LIMITED

Created 16/09/1904Registered 08/04/1931Satisfied 17/01/2003

CompanyRankvs 71+ SIC 47250 peers
74

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees69th percentile among SIC peers · 10/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.2× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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71G.A.Smith & Sons.Limited
84
How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 pts

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

Employees10/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£619k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£12k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£18k

Working capital

Current Assets

£23k

Current Liabilities

£6k

Fixed Assets

£601k

Debtors

£11k

4avg. employees

Director Loans

Directors owe company£8k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£619k
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production Advanced 2023 - FRS102_2023

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20254.20-£23k
20243.64-£27k
20235.57-£74k
202110.21-£33k
201910.84+£232k
20170.23—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.