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R.J.Leighfield & Sons,Limited

00247253

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Has been liquidated
Insolvency history
Health Score
61 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
16/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Active insolvency proceedings (-20)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

17 The Market Place, Devizes, SN10 1HT
Incorporated 09/04/1930

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

small

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 30/08/2025

Due 13/09/2026

On track

Industry

41100
Development of building projects
41201
Construction of commercial buildings
41202
Construction of domestic buildings

Officers

Mr Simon Robert Leighfield

director · Since 23/05/1996

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Robert Arthur Leighfield

secretary · Since 01/01/2020

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Robert Arthur Leighfield

director · Since 01/01/2020

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 36

Also on 3 other boards

Simon Robert Leighfield

director · Since 23/05/1996

British · United Kingdom · Age 64

Robert Arthur Leighfield

director · Since 01/01/2020

British · United Kingdom · Age 36

Robert Arthur Leighfield

secretary · Since 01/01/2020

Former

John Edward Williams

director · Resigned 23/05/1996

Norman Leslie Matthews

director · Resigned 13/03/1998

George Cecil Crampton

director · Resigned 18/10/2001

Henry Hosford

director · Resigned 27/07/2011

George David Crampton

director · Resigned 27/07/2011

John Philip Crampton

director · Resigned 27/07/2011

Peter Neil Golding

director · Resigned 31/12/2019

Peter Neil Golding

secretary · Resigned 01/01/2020

Maurice Leighfield

director · Resigned 01/01/2023

Mark John Stratford

director · Resigned 30/06/2026

Mark John Stratford

director · Resigned 30/06/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Clacham Ltd

75–100% shares

17, Market Place, Devizes, SN10 1BA

Reg: 01423878 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 10/07/2009Registered 15/07/2009
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/10/1985Registered 25/10/1985

Insolvency History1 case

receiver manager

Christopher John Barlow (practitioner) · Robert William Birchall (practitioner)

Change History

statusactive
2026-08-23

Active

typeltd
2026-08-23

Private Limited Company

address line117 The Market Place
2026-08-23

UNIT 6 COPED HALL BUSINESS PARK

post townDevizes
2026-08-23

SWINDON

postcodeSN10 1HT
2026-08-23

SN4 8DP

officer appointedLEIGHFIELD, Robert Arthur
2026-08-23
officer appointedLEIGHFIELD, Robert Arthur
2026-08-23
officer appointedLEIGHFIELD, Simon Robert
2026-08-23

CompanyRankvs 2790+ SIC 41100 peers
61

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.19× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10Insolvency history -10
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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.

Employees15/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity12/20 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

Insolvency history: -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

£1.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£842k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£286k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.8M

Current Liabilities

£1.5M

Fixed Assets

£1.0M

Debtors

£956k

14avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£1.3M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.19+£112k
20231.13

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.