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J.& J.Franks Limited

00367777

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
81 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

J.& J.FRANKS LTD, BETCHWORTH, RH3 7HB
Incorporated 25/06/1941

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 27/01/2026

Due 10/02/2027

On track

Industry

08120
Operation of gravel and sand pits; mining of clays and kaolin

Officers

Mr Peter David Crate

director · Since 29/04/1999

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 1 other board

Helen Crate

secretary · Since 26/10/2012

Mr George David Crate

director · Since 26/07/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 29

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

P. Crate Limited

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

P.Crate Ltd, Reigate Road, Betchworth, RH3 7HB

Reg: 04407690 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 15/12/2022

Former PSCs

Mr Peter David Crate

Ceased 15/12/2022

Charges2 outstanding

charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 10/04/2007Registered 24/04/2007Satisfied 22/03/2014
charge
outstanding

ANTHONY CLARKE OAKES, GEORGE EDWARD HUGH BROOKSBANK AND ROBERT HENRY DICKINSON

Created 12/09/2005Registered 14/09/2005
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 05/02/2002Registered 13/02/2002Satisfied 22/03/2014
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 08/06/2001Registered 14/06/2001Satisfied 22/03/2014
charge
satisfied

CATTLES COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 15/09/1998Registered 25/09/1998Satisfied 12/05/2012
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 13/03/1998Registered 18/03/1998Satisfied 12/05/2012
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 04/10/1996Registered 16/10/1996Satisfied 07/05/1999
charge
outstanding

G.E.H.BROOKSBANK · J.B.WRENBURY · A.C.OAKES

Created 12/12/1995Registered 23/12/1995

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 08120 peers
78

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees94th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.88× · 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 strength24/25 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.

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

£13.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.8M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.2M

Current Liabilities

£1.5M

Fixed Assets

£12.1M

Debtors

£1.3M

34avg. employees+2

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£14.8M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.88+£971k
20232.76-£3.6M
20224.43+£2.5M
20213.67+£1.1M
20203.10+£1.1M
20192.26+£1.6M
20181.93+£2.2M
20161.65

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.