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Potclays Limited

00364976

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
69 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

Albion Works, Brick Kiln Lane, Etruria, ST4 7BP
Incorporated 21/01/1941

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 05/10/2025

Due 19/10/2026

On track

Industry

23490
Manufacture of other ceramic products

Officers

Mr Jonathan Noake

director · Since 31/12/1990

CHAIRMAN

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 80

Also on 9 other boards

Vivienne Joyce Noake

director · Since 30/11/1994

SECRETARY

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 77

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Rebecca Helen Otter

director · Since 22/07/2009

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

James Kelvin Otter

director · Since 27/02/2014

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 1 other board

Jonathan Noake

director

British · England · Age 80

Vivienne Joyce Noake

director · Since 30/11/1994

British · England · Age 77

Rebecca Helen Otter

director · Since 22/07/2009

British · England · Age 45

James Kelvin Otter

director · Since 27/02/2014

British · England · Age 47

Former

Helen Noake

director · Resigned 31/08/1996

Harry Fraser

director · Resigned 27/02/2014

Michael James Eagles

secretary · Resigned 31/05/2017

Michael James Eagles

director · Resigned 31/05/2017

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Jonathan Noake

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

British · England · Age 80

Albion Works, Brick Kiln Lane, Stoke On Trent, ST4 7BP

Notified 17/09/2020

Former PSCs

The Potters Clay & Coal Co Limited

Ceased 17/09/2020

Charges3 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 09/03/1990Registered 22/03/1990
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 24/02/1973Registered 01/03/1973
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 24/02/1973Registered 01/03/1973

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-14

Active

typeltd
2026-07-14

Private Limited Company

address line1Albion Works
2026-07-14

ALBION WORKS

post townEtruria
2026-07-14

ETRURIA

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 23490 peers
78

Financial strength93th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2× · 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 strength23/25 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£1.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£606k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£968k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.9M

Current Liabilities

£968k

Fixed Assets

£284k

Debtors

£498k

45avg. employees+6

Tax at Year End(2023)

Dividends paid£74k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.3M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.00-£101k
20233.21

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.