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Edward Benton & Company Limited

00275446

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

CRETEANGLE WORKS, FERRING WORTHING, BN12 5LP
Incorporated 29/04/1933

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 18/03/2026

Due 01/04/2027

On track

Industry

28290
28290

Officers

Carol Ann Smith

secretary · Since 31/03/1992

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 83

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Gavin Andrew Gordon Smith

director · Since 30/04/1999

SALES EXECUTIVE

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Also on 2 other boards

Mr John Alan Ferrigno

director · Since 06/07/2000

SALES MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 63

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Benton Group Limited

75–100% shares

38, Salisbury Road, Worthing, BN11 1RD

Reg: 00974632 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mrs Carol Ann Smith

Ceased 06/04/2016

Mr Gordon Victor Smith

Ceased 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 19/01/1972Registered 27/01/1972Satisfied 11/06/2001
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 20/12/1960Registered 30/12/1960
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 14/12/1960Registered 21/12/1960
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 05/04/1935Registered 15/04/1935

CompanyRankvs 251+ SIC 28290 peers
62

Financial strength57th percentile among SIC peers · 14/25
Employees50th percentile among SIC peers · 8/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 11.39× · 20/20
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 strength14/25 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.

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 31/08/2025

Net Worth

£78k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£308k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£351k

Working capital

Current Assets

£385k

Current Liabilities

£34k

Fixed Assets

£5k

Debtors

£49k

2avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2022)

Corp tax£6k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£356k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
202511.39+£0—
202412.76+£0—
202313.37+£0—
20226.72+£0—
20217.70+£0—
202012.51+£0—
20199.16-£239k£52k
20187.93—£10k

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.