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Henry Watson'S Potteries Limited

00378071

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

HENRY WATSON POTTERIES LTD, WATTISFIELD, IP22 1NH
Incorporated 31/12/1942

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 15/01/2026

Due 29/01/2027

On track

Industry

23410
Manufacture of ceramic household and ornamental articles
46440
Wholesale of china and glassware and cleaning materials
47190
Other retail sale in non-specialised stores

Officers

Mr Michael John Watson

director · Since 18/10/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 90

Jeremy John Watson

director · Since 13/03/2000

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Mrs Julie Helen Kemp

director · Since 01/11/2001

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Mrs Laura Jane Watson

director · Since 01/11/2001

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Mr Jeremy John Watson

secretary · Since 27/11/2018

Mr George Frederick Watson

director · Since 28/03/2023

POTTER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 33

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Michael John Watson

ownership-of-shares-25-to-50-percent-as-trust
Significant control
significant-influence-or-control-as-trust

British · United Kingdom · Age 90

Henry Watson Potteries Ltd, Pottery Hill, Wattisfield, IP22 1NH

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges5 outstanding

charge
satisfied

HENRY WATSON'S SELF ADMINSTERED PENSION SCHEME

Created 06/12/2011Registered 15/12/2011Satisfied 03/05/2017
charge
satisfied

HENRY WATSON'S SELF ADMINISTERED PENSION SCHEME

Created 21/05/2008Registered 23/05/2008Satisfied 03/05/2017
charge
outstanding

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

Created 19/04/2004Registered 20/04/2004
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 04/06/2003Registered 14/06/2003
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 04/06/2003Registered 06/06/2003
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 01/04/2003Registered 08/04/2003
charge
outstanding

HENRY WATSON'S SELF-ADMINISTERED PENSION SCHEME

Created 19/10/2000Registered 26/10/2000
charge
satisfied

NMB-HELLER LIMITED

Created 10/06/1998Registered 16/06/1998Satisfied 06/07/2004
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 31/03/1998Registered 03/04/1998Satisfied 11/10/2003
charge
satisfied

MICHAEL JOHN WATSON AND HELEN EDITH WATSON

Created 12/02/1997Registered 05/03/1997Satisfied 20/08/1999
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 14/06/1994Registered 17/06/1994Satisfied 15/07/2004
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 05/12/1984Registered 06/12/1984Satisfied 26/06/2003
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 02/06/1976Registered 21/06/1976Satisfied 26/06/2003
charge
satisfied

THEDWASTRE RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL

Created 14/01/1963Registered 18/01/1963Satisfied 11/10/2003

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 23410 peers
78

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees93th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.56× · 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

£415k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£26k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£83k

Working capital

Current Assets

£137k

Current Liabilities

£53k

Fixed Assets

£372k

Debtors

£42k

6avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£463

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£436
Assets less current liabilities£455k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.56+£16k
20232.33+£22k
20222.86-£27k
20213.84+£9k
20202.80+£17k
20191.97-£77k
20186.41-£37k
20176.08

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.