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George Wood & Sons (Enfield) Limited

00325017

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
82 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

54 CHISWICK AVENUE, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, IP28 7AY
Incorporated 05/03/1937

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

16100
Sawmilling and planing of wood

Officers

Mr Alan David Pealling Fcma Mba

director · Since 06/01/2022

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 68

Also on 9 other boards

Mr Alastair John Thompson

director · Since 06/01/2022

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

James Lee Saunders

director · Since 15/05/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Persons with Significant Control

George Wood & Sons Holdings Ltd

75–100% shares

54, Chiswick Avenue, Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 7AY

Reg: 01603864 · England · George Wood And Sons Holdings Ltd

Notified 06/04/2016

George Wood & Sons Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

54, Chiswick Avenue, Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 7AY

Reg: 01603864 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 06/01/2022

Former PSCs

Nigel Vincent Sill

Ceased 06/01/2022

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CompanyRankvs 96+ SIC 16100 peers
57

Financial strength92th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees26th percentile among SIC peers · 4/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.44× · 20/20
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 strength23/25 pts

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

Employees4/15 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

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£3.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£138k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£329k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£3.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.5M

Current Liabilities

£2.3M

Fixed Assets

£5k

Debtors

£5.0M

Cost of Sales

£3.4M

Admin Expenses

£5.0M

Profit After Tax

£246k

1avg. employees-64

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£13k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.6M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3.8M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.44+£246k
20242.76+£329k
20232.17

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.