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R.Swain & Sons Limited

00371501

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
60 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 11 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

VULCAN HOUSE, ROCHESTER, ME2 2BD
Incorporated 26/12/1941

Compliance

Last accounts

28/12/2024

group

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 03/08/2025

Due 17/08/2026

On track

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Mr Robert John Swain

director · Since 31/12/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 79

Also on 18 other boards

Mr Matthew George Swain

director · Since 17/06/2010

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Also on 1 other board

Mr Matthew Deer

director · Since 02/01/2018

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 9 other boards

Mr Stuart James Rigby

director · Since 19/06/2018

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 19 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Robert John Swain

75–100% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 79

Vulcan House, Rochester, ME2 2BD

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges11 outstanding

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outstanding

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HSBC BANK PLC

Created 19/09/2017Registered 22/09/2017
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outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 19/09/2017Registered 21/09/2017
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satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 14/02/2017Registered 17/02/2017Satisfied 27/10/2017
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satisfied

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Created 06/01/2017Registered 13/01/2017Satisfied 27/10/2017
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satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 30/09/2015Registered 13/10/2015Satisfied 24/03/2017
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satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 30/01/2013Registered 08/02/2013Satisfied 11/05/2017
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satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 16/12/2011Registered 17/12/2011Satisfied 24/03/2017
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satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 30/03/2006Registered 04/04/2006Satisfied 11/07/2009
charge
satisfied

BANK OF IRELAND BUSINESS FINANCE LIMITED

Created 10/06/2005Registered 16/06/2005Satisfied 11/07/2009
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 11/11/2004Registered 13/11/2004Satisfied 11/07/2009
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 30/06/2004Registered 21/07/2004Satisfied 24/03/2017
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/05/2004Registered 29/05/2004Satisfied 11/07/2009
charge
satisfied

DANA AUTOATIVE LIMITED

Created 27/02/2004Registered 18/03/2004Satisfied 11/07/2009
charge
satisfied

W.E.HASELDEN & SONS

Created 08/12/2000Registered 23/12/2000Satisfied 18/12/2001
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 04/10/1999Registered 20/10/1999Satisfied 17/12/2011
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 24/05/1993Registered 02/06/1993Satisfied 24/03/2017
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BOWMAKER LIMITED

Created 23/03/1992Registered 27/03/1992Satisfied 27/12/1995
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 09/12/1991Registered 17/12/1991Satisfied 27/12/2002
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 02/02/1988Registered 03/02/1988Satisfied 27/12/2002
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/11/1984Registered 06/12/1984Satisfied 18/12/2001
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/11/1984Registered 06/12/1984Satisfied 18/12/2001
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/11/1984Registered 06/12/1984Satisfied 18/12/2001

CompanyRankvs 87710+ SIC 49410 peers
56

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.96× · 6/20
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.

Employees15/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity6/20 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

any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and 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 co

Key FinancialsYear ending 28/12/2024

Net Worth

£14.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£474k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£806k

Working capital

Current Assets

£20.6M

Current Liabilities

£21.4M

Fixed Assets

£53.0M

Debtors

£18.8M

Profit After Tax

-£366k

513avg. employees+30

Tax at Year End(2017)

Corp tax£97k

People Costs(2021)

Wages & salaries£16.6M
NI contributions£1.6M

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£7.9M
Assets less current liabilities£52.2M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.96+£2k
20230.95-£1.4M
20221.01+£485k
20221.22+£829k
20211.04+£1.0M
20191.07+£692k
20181.07+£1.2M
20171.42—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.