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Mid-Sussex Timber Co Limited

00434862

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
83 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

STATION ROAD, FOREST ROW, RH18 5EL
Incorporated 09/05/1947

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 02/05/2026

Due 16/05/2027

On track

Industry

47190
Other retail sale in non-specialised stores

Officers

Mr Timothy Taylor Waters

director · Since 28/08/1991

TIMBER IMPORTER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Also on 4 other boards

Mrs Paula Hollands

secretary · Since 15/06/2016

Mr Alexander Mark Waters

director · Since 02/01/2018

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Persons with Significant Control

Waters Generations Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

5a, Dominus Way, Leicester, LE19 1RP

Reg: 17098421 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 31/03/2026

Former PSCs

Mr Timothy Taylor Waters

Ceased 31/03/2026

Mr Simon Dempster Waters

Ceased 31/03/2026

Ashdown Farm (Sussex) Limited

Ceased 31/03/2026

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 47190 peers
80

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.45× · 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 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

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

£2.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£247k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.6M

Current Liabilities

£1.1M

Fixed Assets

£1.3M

Debtors

£783k

44avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£55

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.8M
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production 23.0 - FRS102_2023

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.45-£658k
20233.38-£443k
20224.13+£15k
20213.69+£754k
20205.75—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.