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Douglas Seaton Limited

00242874

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

1 COLLETON CRESCENT, EXETER, EX2 4DG
Incorporated 10/10/1929

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 30/11/2025

Due 14/12/2026

On track

Industry

70100
Activities of head offices

Officers

Mr Edward John Douglas Seaton

secretary · Since 01/04/1999

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Edward John Douglas Seaton

director · Since 27/04/2001

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 55

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Edward John Douglas Seaton

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 55

1 Colleton Crescent, Exeter, EX2 4DG

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

ABBEY MANOR GROUP LIMITED

Created 22/10/2025Registered 22/10/2025
Charge
satisfied

FOLK NOMINEE LIMITED

Created 27/09/2022Registered 28/09/2022Satisfied 23/10/2025
Charge
satisfied

COLSTON TRUSTEES LIMITED AND EDWARD JOHN DOUGLAS SEATON AS TRUSTEES OF THE SEATON PENSION FUND

Created 29/07/2022Registered 03/08/2022Satisfied 28/11/2022
Charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 08/03/2016Registered 18/03/2016Satisfied 08/08/2019
Charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 22/02/2016Registered 01/03/2016Satisfied 08/08/2019
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 25/01/2005Registered 29/01/2005Satisfied 27/04/2005
charge
satisfied

BP OIL UK LIMITED

Created 15/08/2003Registered 22/08/2003Satisfied 08/08/2019
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 13/12/1996Registered 19/12/1996Satisfied 08/08/2019
charge
satisfied

TEXACO LIMITED

Created 19/10/1994Registered 21/10/1994Satisfied 05/11/1996
charge
satisfied

FORD CREDIT EUROPE PLC

Created 18/05/1994Registered 21/05/1994Satisfied 20/03/1998
charge
satisfied

FORD CREDIT EUROPE PLC

Created 18/05/1994Registered 21/05/1994Satisfied 13/08/2003
charge
satisfied

FORD CREDIT PLC

Created 15/04/1993Registered 17/04/1993Satisfied 20/03/1998
charge
satisfied

BP OIL UK LIMITED

Created 06/09/1989Registered 18/09/1989Satisfied 05/11/1996
charge
satisfied

BP OIL UK LIMITED

Created 06/09/1989Registered 18/09/1989Satisfied 05/11/1996
charge
satisfied

B P OIL LIMITED

Created 23/12/1985Registered 31/12/1985Satisfied 05/11/1996
charge
satisfied

B P OIL LIMITED

Created 18/12/1985Registered 19/12/1985Satisfied 05/11/1996
charge
satisfied

B P OIL LIMITED.

Created 30/08/1985Registered 03/09/1985Satisfied 05/11/1996
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 11/05/1984Registered 01/06/1984Satisfied 06/02/2002
charge
satisfied

FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY LIMITED

Created 11/05/1984Registered 24/05/1984Satisfied 06/02/2002
charge
satisfied

FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY LIMITED

Created 11/05/1984Registered 24/05/1984Satisfied 06/02/2002
charge
satisfied

EAGLE STAR INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED

Created 11/05/1984Registered 19/05/1984Satisfied 05/11/1996
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 24/04/1978Registered 28/04/1978Satisfied 29/01/2005
charge
satisfied

FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY

Created 22/03/1978Registered 04/04/1978Satisfied 13/08/2003
charge
satisfied

SHELL-MEX AND B.P. LTD.

Created 05/07/1974Registered 10/07/1974Satisfied 05/11/1996
charge
satisfied

SHELL-MEX AND B.P. LTD.

Created 24/05/1971Registered 25/05/1971Satisfied 30/10/1996

CompanyRankvs 5573+ SIC 70100 peers
50

Financial strength86th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees52th percentile among SIC peers · 8/15
LiquidityNo balance sheet data · 0/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength22/25 pts

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

Employees8/15 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.

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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£1.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

—

Current Liabilities

£15k

Fixed Assets

£420k

Debtors

£1.6M

1avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£64k
Assets less current liabilities£2.0M
Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearImplied Profit
2024+£3k
2023+£130k
2022+£35
2021+£49k
2020-£138k
2019-£88k

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.