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Gratnells Limited

00359473

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
73 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

HIGHFIELD COURT CHURCH LANE, CAMBRIDGE, CB23 8AG
Incorporated 22/02/1940

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2024

group

Next accounts due

30/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/03/2026

Due 14/04/2027

On track

Industry

22290
Manufacture of other plastic products
25990
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products

Officers

Mr Murray Mccrone Hudson

director · Since 01/07/2003

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Mr Gavin Anthony Maragh

director · Since 21/05/2021

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 42

Mr Andrew David Wilson

director · Since 03/05/2024

NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Adrian Wilson

voting-rights-25-to-50-percent-as-trust

British · England · Age 62

Heydon Lodge, Newmarket Road, Royston, SG8 7PN

Notified 07/06/2016

Mr Paul Roy Campbell

voting-rights-25-to-50-percent-as-trust

British · England · Age 74

Salisbury House, London Wall, London, EC2M 5PS

Notified 07/06/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 23/02/2024Registered 26/02/2024Satisfied 20/11/2025
Charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 24/01/2024Registered 26/01/2024Satisfied 20/11/2025
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 23/07/2002Registered 25/07/2002Satisfied 23/02/2024
charge
satisfied

IMPERIAL CASH AND CARRY LIMITED

Created 11/07/2002Registered 16/07/2002Satisfied 17/03/2017
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 24/09/1996Registered 30/09/1996Satisfied 17/07/2002
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 17/09/1996Registered 20/09/1996
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 29/09/1989Registered 18/10/1989Satisfied 01/05/2002
charge
satisfied

NATIONWIDE ANGLIA BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 29/09/1989Registered 10/10/1989Satisfied 01/05/2002
charge
satisfied

NATIONWIDE ANGLIA BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 29/09/1989Registered 10/10/1989Satisfied 01/05/2002
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 03/10/1975Registered 21/10/1975Satisfied 01/05/2002
charge
satisfied

FORWARD TRUST LTD.

Created 10/07/1964Registered 30/07/1964Satisfied 01/05/2002
charge
satisfied

MAYOR ALDERMAN & CITIZENS OF LIVERPOOL

Created 31/03/1948Registered 01/04/1948Satisfied 01/05/2002
charge
satisfied

W. A. HUDSON LIMITED

Created 29/09/1941Registered 03/10/1941Satisfied 01/05/2002

CompanyRankvs 358+ SIC 22290 peers
65

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2× · 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.

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

identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Group's or the parent 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 c

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2024

Net Worth

£9.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.8M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£4.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£9.5M

Current Liabilities

£4.8M

Fixed Assets

£5.9M

Debtors

£5.0M

Profit After Tax

£352k

69avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£203k
Dividends paid£566k

People Costs(2021)

Wages & salaries£3.2M
NI contributions£269k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£81k
Bank loans & overdrafts£3.0M
Assets less current liabilities£10.6M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2023.0.135

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.00-£214k
20232.31+£706k
20221.96+£54k
20212.08+£60k
20202.31

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.