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Lawson'S (Bury St. Edmunds) Limited

00331510

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

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

FIRST FLOOR, 40, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, IP33 1YW
Incorporated 11/09/1937

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 10/08/2025

Due 24/08/2026

On track

Industry

68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Officers

Mr Leonard Arthur Lawson

director · Since 07/09/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 82

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Barbara Joan Lawson

director · Since 30/06/2000

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Mrs Kirsty Anne Clarke

director · Since 01/01/2013

CATERING ASSISTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Mr Robert Austin Lawson

director · Since 01/01/2013

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Mr Neil Lancaster

secretary · Since 25/11/2016

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Leonard Arthur Lawson

Significant control

British · England · Age 82

First Floor, 40, Eastgate Street, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 1YW

Notified 01/07/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 20/11/2015Registered 20/11/2015
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 06/06/2008Registered 11/06/2008Satisfied 14/09/2010
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 20/02/2008Registered 01/03/2008Satisfied 24/08/2010
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 01/12/2000Registered 06/12/2000Satisfied 04/10/2005
charge
satisfied

GERTMADE K GROUP

Created 07/11/1946Registered 25/11/1946Satisfied 24/08/2010

CompanyRankvs 53+ SIC 68209 peers
80

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.91× · 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 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.

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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£3.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£301k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£300k

Working capital

Current Assets

£325k

Current Liabilities

£55k

Fixed Assets

£3.4M

Debtors

£24k

4avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3.7M

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20255.91+£96k
20246.57-£16k
20232.68+£79k
20226.82+£97k
20213.93—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.