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Ashton Smethurst Limited

00313803

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • 6 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

43 THORNHAM LANE, MANCHESTER, M24 2RE
Incorporated 05/05/1936

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

micro entity

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/12/2024

Due 14/01/2026

Overdue

Industry

64991
Security dealing on own account

Officers

Mrs Audrey Smethurst

secretary · Since 01/01/2003

SECRETARY

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 94

Also on 5 other boards

Mrs Audrey Smethurst

director · Since 01/01/2003

SECRETARY

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 94

Also on 5 other boards

Mrs Alyson Smethurst

director · Since 19/09/2014

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Audrey Smethurst

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 94

43, Thornham Lane, Manchester, M24 2RE

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Alyson Smethurst

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

British · England · Age 64

11 Thornham Lane, Middleton, Manchester, M24 2RE

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr John Smethurst

Ceased 20/11/2021

Charges6 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 18/04/1975Registered 25/04/1975
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/11/1974Registered 28/11/1974
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 02/05/1961Registered 11/05/1961
charge
outstanding

MIDDLETON BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 28/02/1949Registered 15/03/1949
charge
outstanding

MIDDLETON BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 28/02/1949Registered 15/03/1949
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 30/08/1946Registered 13/09/1946

CompanyRankvs 606+ SIC 64991 peers
56

Financial strength85th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees18th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.34× · 12/20
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 strength21/25 pts

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

Employees3/15 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

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

£565k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£16k

Working capital

Current Assets

£63k

Current Liabilities

£47k

Fixed Assets

£549k

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£565k

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.34+£6k
20241.41-£661
20231.22+£17k
20220.94-£7k
20211.00+£528k
20201.22+£0
20191.51—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.