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Thwaites Limited

00387579

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

Welsh Road, Cubbington, Leamington Spa, CV32 7NQ
Incorporated 13/05/1944

Previously known as

Thwaites Engineering Co.Limited · until 31/12/1981

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 27/03/2026

Due 10/04/2027

On track

Industry

28220
Manufacture of lifting and handling equipment

Officers

Rt Hon The Lord Gilbert Michael Hamilton Dulverton

director · Since 06/04/1991

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 82

Mr Robert Ian Hamilton Wills

director · Since 22/12/1992

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 78

Also on 6 other boards

Ian Charles Metcalfe Brown

director · Since 01/09/1997

DEPUTY CHAIRMAN

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Mr Simon Kimberley Hill

secretary · Since 22/12/2015

Also on 1 other board

Mr Simon Kimberley Hill

director · Since 24/03/2016

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 1 other board

The Hon. Robert Anthony Wills

director · Since 11/04/2018

ENTREPRENEUR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 42

Also on 2 other boards

Gilbert Michael Hamilton Dulverton

director

British · England · Age 82

Robert Ian Hamilton Wills

director · Since 22/12/1992

British · United Kingdom · Age 78

Ian Charles Metcalfe Brown

director · Since 01/09/1997

British · England · Age 67

Simon Kimberley Hill

secretary · Since 22/12/2015

Simon Kimberley Hill

director · Since 24/03/2016

British · England · Age 55

Robert Anthony Wills

director · Since 11/04/2018

British · United Kingdom · Age 42

Former

Michael John Thwaites

director · Resigned 22/12/1992

Theodore Edgar Christophers

director · Resigned 22/12/1992

John Constantine

director · Resigned 22/12/1992

John Webb

director · Resigned 23/08/1993

David Whittaker

secretary · Resigned 23/08/1993

David Whittaker

director · Resigned 30/04/1996

Andrew John Houison Richardson

director · Resigned 02/05/1997

John Given

director · Resigned 25/06/1998

Allen James Goodyear

secretary · Resigned 31/12/2000

Stuart Mark Douglas Wood

director · Resigned 30/04/2001

Steven Trotman

secretary · Resigned 22/12/2015

Alan Ernest Earles

director · Resigned 20/12/2016

Kevin Joseph Phelan

director · Resigned 31/05/2019

Persons with Significant Control

Lord Michael Dulverton

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 82

Welsh Road, Leamington Spa, CV32 7NQ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 04/01/2024Registered 05/01/2024
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 09/06/1993Registered 10/06/1993

Change History

status → active
2026-08-26

Active

type → ltd
2026-08-26

Private Limited Company

address line1 → Welsh Road
2026-08-26

WELSH ROAD

post town → Leamington Spa
2026-08-26

LEAMINGTON SPA

officer appointed → HILL, Simon Kimberley
2026-08-26
officer appointed → BROWN, Ian Charles Metcalfe
2026-08-26
officer appointed → DULVERTON, Gilbert Michael Hamilton, Rt Hon The Lord
2026-08-26
officer appointed → HILL, Simon Kimberley
2026-08-26
officer appointed → WILLS, Robert Anthony, The Hon.
2026-08-26
officer appointed → WILLS, Robert Ian Hamilton
2026-08-26

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 28220 peers
70

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.98× · 20/20
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.

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

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

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the 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 concern are d

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/08/2025

Net Worth

£38.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£7.0M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£6.0M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£26.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£40.2M

Current Liabilities

£13.5M

Fixed Assets

£20.7M

Debtors

£17.0M

Admin Expenses

£4.4M

Profit After Tax

£4.5M

282avg. employees+279

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£365k
Dividends paid£4.0M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£209k
Bank loans & overdrafts£8.0M
Assets less current liabilities£47.3M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.98+£0
20252.98+£468k
20243.18+£546k
20233.29—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.

Filing History100 filings

Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

15/05/202636 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

13/04/20263 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

09/04/20262 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

19/05/202536 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

27/03/20254 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

14/05/202435 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

03/04/20243 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

05/01/20245 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

12/05/202337 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

28/03/20234 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

06/05/202236 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

07/04/20223 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

17/05/202136 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

30/03/20213 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

18/05/202031 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

08/04/20203 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

02/01/20202 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

02/01/20202 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

12/06/20191 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

21/05/201930 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

02/04/20193 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

18/05/201831 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

16/04/20182 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

27/03/20183 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

25/05/201730 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

29/03/20176 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

11/01/20172 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

21/12/20161 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

26/05/201622 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

13/04/20167 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

24/03/20162 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

24/03/20162 pages · PDF
AP03

appoint person secretary company with name date

04/01/20162 pages · PDF
TM02

termination secretary company with name termination date

22/12/20151 page · PDF
SH08

capital name of class of shares

31/07/20152 pages · PDF
CC04

statement of companys objects

31/07/20152 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

31/07/201525 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

02/06/201521 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

07/04/20152 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

03/04/20156 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

23/05/201420 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

23/05/20142 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

23/05/20142 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

23/05/20142 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

23/05/20142 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

08/04/20147 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

20/05/201320 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

09/04/20136 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

15/05/201226 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

11/04/20124 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

11/05/201121 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

01/04/20112 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

01/04/20112 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

01/04/20112 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

01/04/20112 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

30/03/20114 pages · PDF
CH03

change person secretary company with change date

30/03/20111 page · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

24/11/20102 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

23/11/20102 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

23/11/20102 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

23/11/20102 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

23/11/20102 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

23/11/20102 pages · PDF
CH03

change person secretary company with change date

23/11/20102 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

14/05/201020 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

01/04/20106 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

01/04/20102 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

01/04/20102 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

01/04/20102 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

01/04/20102 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

22/05/200920 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

04/04/20094 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

11/06/200820 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

09/04/20084 pages · PDF
288c

legacy

11/03/20081 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

28/06/200721 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

04/04/20078 pages · PDF
288c

legacy

06/09/20061 page · PDF
288c

legacy

06/09/20061 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

19/06/200621 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

06/04/20068 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

15/06/200521 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

15/04/20058 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

18/06/200422 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

19/04/20048 pages · PDF
288c

legacy

17/02/20041 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

16/06/200322 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

05/04/20038 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

16/06/200220 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

19/03/20027 pages · PDF
288b

legacy

18/05/20011 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

17/05/200120 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

30/03/20017 pages · PDF
288a

legacy

05/01/20012 pages · PDF
288b

legacy

05/01/20011 page · PDF
AUD

auditors resignation company

25/04/20001 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

13/04/200018 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

13/04/20007 pages · PDF
288a

legacy

15/03/20002 pages · PDF
288c

legacy

20/12/19991 page · PDF