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A Smith And Sons Limited

00427319

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
82 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

39 STOUR ROAD, HARWICH, CO12 3HR
Incorporated 10/01/1947

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2025

micro entity

Next accounts due

31/07/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 11/12/2025

Due 25/12/2026

On track

Industry

41100
Development of building projects
70100
Activities of head offices
96090
Other personal service activities

Officers

Mr Edward Clifton

director · Since 13/11/1991

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 74

Also on 10 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Edward Clifton Trust

ownership-of-shares-25-to-50-percent-as-trust
voting-rights-25-to-50-percent-as-trust

Tower Hotel, Main Road, Harwich, CO12 3PJ

Notified 23/03/2023

Former PSCs

Mr Edward Clifton

Ceased 23/03/2023

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

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Charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 28/05/2013Registered 01/06/2013Satisfied 04/11/2020
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 16/11/2012Registered 22/11/2012Satisfied 01/11/2021
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 26/11/2001Registered 13/12/2001
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 26/11/2001Registered 06/12/2001
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 26/11/2001Registered 06/12/2001Satisfied 04/11/2020
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 11/04/1996Registered 02/05/1996
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 11/04/1996Registered 02/05/1996Satisfied 04/11/2020
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 17/02/1994Registered 02/03/1994Satisfied 04/11/2020
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 03/05/1991Registered 17/05/1991

CompanyRankvs 15370+ SIC 41100 peers
60

Financial strength89th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees15th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.53× · 16/20
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.

Employees2/15 pts

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

Liquidity16/20 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 31/10/2025

Net Worth

£406k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£232k

Working capital

Current Assets

£668k

Current Liabilities

£436k

Fixed Assets

£173k

0avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2018)

Corp tax£9k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£406k
Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.53+£14k
20241.76-£6k
20231.41-£4k
20221.65-£13k
20211.70+£70k
20201.73+£19k
20191.63+£37k
20181.57—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.