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Attwater & Sons Limited

00354338

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
75 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

HOPWOOD STREET MILLS, PRESTON, PR1 1UN
Incorporated 26/06/1939

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

22210
Manufacture of plastic plates, sheets, tubes and profiles

Officers

Mr Richard Attwater

director · Since 09/05/1992

COMPANY CHAIRMAN MANAGING DIRE

BRITISH · FRANCE · Age 68

Andrew Goode

director · Since 01/06/2005

PRODUCTION DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 2 other boards

David Swarbrick

director · Since 01/06/2005

QUALITY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Mr Matthew James D'Arcy

director · Since 01/07/2020

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 38

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Matthew James D'Arcy

secretary · Since 14/12/2021

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Attwater Group Limited

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

Hopwood Street Mills, Holstein Street, Preston, PR1 1UN

Reg: 16757771 · Companies House · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 01/04/2026

Former PSCs

Mr Richard Attwater

Ceased 01/04/2026

Mrs Gillian Margaret Eastwood

Ceased 01/04/2026

Mrs Janet Attwater

Ceased 01/04/2026

Charges5 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 31/01/2024Registered 01/02/2024
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 24/08/2012Registered 29/08/2012Satisfied 10/02/2026
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 07/07/2012Registered 12/07/2012
charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD (THE "SECURITY HOLDER")

Created 06/07/2012Registered 10/07/2012
charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD (THE "SECURITY HOLDER")

Created 06/07/2012Registered 10/07/2012
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 26/06/2012Registered 28/06/2012
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 31/03/2009Registered 04/04/2009Satisfied 18/05/2013
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 06/08/2008Registered 13/08/2008Satisfied 18/05/2013
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 30/05/2008Registered 18/06/2008Satisfied 18/05/2013
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 30/05/2008Registered 04/06/2008Satisfied 18/05/2013
charge
satisfied

CATTLES INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 15/01/2004Registered 28/01/2004Satisfied 13/06/2012
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 30/08/1996Registered 09/09/1996Satisfied 03/06/2008
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 30/08/1996Registered 06/09/1996Satisfied 03/06/2008
charge
satisfied

ROYAL BANK INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 21/03/1996Registered 25/03/1996Satisfied 09/07/1997
charge
satisfied

MOSLEY STREET NOMINEES LIMITED

Created 24/04/1995Registered 29/04/1995Satisfied 09/07/1997
charge
satisfied

MOSLEY STREET NOMINEES LTD

Created 19/01/1965Registered 25/01/1965Satisfied 09/07/1997

CompanyRankvs 53+ SIC 22210 peers
65

Financial strength78th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees89th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.35× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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75
How is this score calculated?
Financial strength20/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£853k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£252k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£507k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.0M

Current Liabilities

£1.5M

Fixed Assets

£480k

Debtors

£651k

33avg. employees+1

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£68k
Assets less current liabilities£987k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.35-£152k
20231.56+£53k
20221.52+£238k
20211.48—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.