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Sims Garden Machinery Limited

00308487

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

20-21 THE WATERWAYS, STRATFORD-UPON-AVON, CV37 0AW
Incorporated 21/12/1935

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2025

unaudited abridged

Next accounts due

30/06/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/12/2025

Due 14/01/2027

On track

Industry

47789
Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores

Officers

Mr Barry Anthony Sims

director · Since 31/12/1991

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 78

Also on 3 other boards

Carolyn Susan Sims

secretary · Since 16/08/2007

BRITISH · Age 73

Mrs Lauren Claire Sims Atwell

director · Since 01/10/2021

HR & ACCOUNTS MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 35

Mr Benjamin David Sims

director · Since 01/10/2021

GENERAL MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 32

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Lauren Claire Sims Atwell

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 35

20-21, The Waterways, Stratford-Upon-Avon, CV37 0AW

Notified 01/01/2025

Mr Benjamin David Sims

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 32

20-21, The Waterways, Stratford-Upon-Avon, CV37 0AW

Notified 01/01/2025

Former PSCs

Mr Barry Anthony Sims

Ceased 01/01/2025

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 25/03/2009Registered 27/03/2009
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 01/07/1991Registered 17/07/1991Satisfied 01/04/2020
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 01/07/1991Registered 04/07/1991Satisfied 01/04/2020
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 16/07/1982Registered 21/07/1982Satisfied 20/02/1992
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 18/02/1980Registered 22/02/1980Satisfied 03/02/1992
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 05/03/1975Registered 13/03/1975Satisfied 20/02/1992
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 04/02/1963Registered 14/02/1963Satisfied 03/02/1992

CompanyRankvs 124+ SIC 47789 peers
78

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.21× · 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 strength24/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 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 30/09/2025

Net Worth

£1.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£151k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£736k

Working capital

Current Assets

£965k

Current Liabilities

£229k

Fixed Assets

£806k

Debtors

£29k

15avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End(2024)

Corp tax£65k

Director Loans(2024)

Company owes directors£11k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.5M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20254.21+£52k
20243.00+£120k
20232.51+£105k
20222.53+£61k
20212.36+£85k
20202.51+£54k
20191.99—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.