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F.J. Church & Sons Limited

00322723

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

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 8 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

CENTENARY WORKS, RAINHAM, RM13 8RH
Incorporated 04/01/1937

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

full

Next accounts due

30/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 14/11/2025

Due 28/11/2026

On track

Industry

38320
Recovery of sorted materials

Officers

Mr Ian Simon Magson

director · Since 17/06/2014

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 5 other boards

Mrs Caroline Rosalie Church

director · Since 19/06/2020

COMPANY DIRECTOR

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 69

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Fjc Topco Ltd

75–100% shares

Centenary Works, Manor Way, Rainham, RM13 8RH

Reg: 08632490 · England & Wales · Limited Company

Notified 30/08/2016

Charges8 outstanding

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STEPHEN CHURCH · PATRICK CHURCH

Created 30/08/2013Registered 04/09/2013

CompanyRankvs 107+ SIC 38320 peers
66

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.62× · 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 strength25/25 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.

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

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Turnover

£107.0M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£9.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£7k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£219k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£8.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£22.0M

Current Liabilities

£13.6M

Fixed Assets

£1.2M

Debtors

£12.8M

Cost of Sales

£102.3M

Gross Profit

£4.6M

Admin Expenses

£3.8M

Operating Profit

£857k

Profit After Tax

£290k

48avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid-£1.0M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.2M
NI contributions£231k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£9.6M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20251.62

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.