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Southon And Company Limited

00317554

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

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

38 CATHERINE STREET, SP1 2DE
Incorporated 15/08/1936

Compliance

Last accounts

31/01/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/10/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 05/06/2026

Due 19/06/2027

On track

Industry

47599
Retail sale of furniture, lighting equipment and other household articles

Officers

Mrs Adeline Jane Rogers

director · Since 05/06/1991

FURNITURE RETAILER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 72

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Christopher John Southon

director · Since 05/06/1991

FURNITURE RETAILER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 70

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Adeline Jane Rogers

secretary · Since 01/06/2005

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 72

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Christopher John Southon

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 70

38 Catherine Street, SP1 2DE

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Adeline Jane Rogers

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 72

38 Catherine Street, SP1 2DE

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 10/06/2022Registered 10/06/2022
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 07/02/1994Registered 09/02/1994Satisfied 15/08/2022
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 07/02/1994Registered 09/02/1994Satisfied 15/08/2022

CompanyRankvs 546+ SIC 47599 peers
64

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees92th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.88× · 16/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding 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.

Liquidity16/20 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

of Section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view. The following principal accounting policies have been applied: 2.2 Going concern The directors assess whether the use of the going concern basis is appropriate, i.e whether there are material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant dou

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/01/2025

Net Worth

£1.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£230k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£82k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£209k

Working capital

Current Assets

£445k

Current Liabilities

£236k

Fixed Assets

£959k

Debtors

£12k

9avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2024)

Corp tax£27k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£31k
Assets less current liabilities£1.2M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2023.0.135

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.88-£78k
20242.17-£25k
20232.07+£102k
20221.63+£79k
20211.57+£9k
20201.29+£18k
20191.16

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.