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Edgar Lawson Limited

00399197

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
73 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

BARTON GRANGE, RICHMOND, DL10 6HS
Incorporated 08/10/1945

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2024

unaudited abridged

Next accounts due

31/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 19/02/2025

Due 05/03/2026

Overdue

Industry

01500
Mixed farming
41201
Construction of commercial buildings
41202
Construction of domestic buildings
45200
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles

Officers

Mr John Paul Lawson

director · Since 21/12/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 80

Also on 2 other boards

Edgar John Lawson Bsc (Hons)

director · Since 11/05/1993

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 54

Also on 13 other boards

Edgar John Lawson Bsc (Hons)

secretary · Since 01/02/1995

FARM MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 54

Also on 13 other boards

Mr Robert Edward Lawson

director · Since 03/11/2010

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr John Paul Lawson

75–100% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 80

Barton Grange, Richmond, DL10 6HS

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 18/03/2020Registered 23/03/2020
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK LTD

Created 21/02/1973Registered 26/02/1973Satisfied 24/01/2007

CompanyRankvs 329+ SIC 01500 peers
71

Financial strength87th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees57th percentile among SIC peers · 9/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.07× · 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 strength22/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees9/15 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 31/10/2024

Net Worth

£1.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.6M

Current Liabilities

£321k

Fixed Assets

£27k

Debtors

£176k

2avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End(2020)

Corp tax£100

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.3M
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production 23.0 - FRS102_2023

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20245.07+£6k
20235.12-£3k
20225.20+£5k
20213.51+£114k
20202.23+£4k
20194.30+£12k
20184.63—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.