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R.Wilson & Co.(Platers)Limited

00449802

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

Zachrome Works, Sheffield Road, Whittington Moor, S41 8NH
Incorporated 19/02/1948

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 02/06/2026

Due 16/06/2027

On track

Industry

25610
Treatment and coating of metals

Officers

Mr Andrew John Colton

director · Since 01/01/2011

MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 47

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Andrew John Colton

secretary · Since 21/12/2012

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Donna Marie Colton

director · Since 09/03/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 40

Also on 1 other board

Mr Matthew John Colton

director · Since 08/08/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 7 other boards

Andrew John Colton

director · Since 01/01/2011

British · United Kingdom · Age 47

Andrew John Colton

secretary · Since 21/12/2012

Donna Marie Colton

director · Since 09/03/2021

British · United Kingdom · Age 40

Matthew John Colton

director · Since 08/08/2025

British · England · Age 47

Former

Winifred Margaret Oldfield

secretary · Resigned 24/05/1995

John Barry Wilson

director · Resigned 31/08/1997

Winifred Margaret Oldfield

director · Resigned 19/02/1998

Sidney Fletcher

director · Resigned 05/06/1998

Keith Fletcher

director · Resigned 02/10/2002

Jacqueline Ann Fletcher

secretary · Resigned 04/11/2002

Keith Fletcher

director · Resigned 04/11/2002

Christine Colton

director · Resigned 21/12/2012

Christine Colton

secretary · Resigned 21/12/2012

John Martin Colton

director · Resigned 31/12/2014

Duncan Michael Riley

director · Resigned 31/05/2016

Persons with Significant Control

Earlystate Ltd

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Zachrome Works, Zachrome Works, Chesterfield, S41 8NH

Reg: 04334872 · Companieshouse · Limited By Shares

Notified 31/12/2018

Former PSCs

Mr Andrew John Colton

Ceased 31/12/2018

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC

Created 10/03/2017Registered 16/03/2017
Charge
outstanding

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC (TRADING AS BOTH CLYDESDALE AND YORKSHIRE BANK) (COMPANY NUMBER SC001111)

Created 10/03/2017Registered 10/03/2017
charge
satisfied

JOHN MARTIN COLTON

Created 11/07/2012Registered 21/07/2012Satisfied 17/03/2022
charge
satisfied

JOHN MARTIN COLTON

Created 11/07/2012Registered 21/07/2012Satisfied 17/03/2022

Change History

officer appointedCOLTON, Andrew John
2026-07-24
officer appointedCOLTON, Andrew John
2026-07-24
officer appointedCOLTON, Donna Marie
2026-07-24
officer appointedCOLTON, Matthew John
2026-07-24
statusactive
2026-07-24

Active

typeltd
2026-07-24

Private Limited Company

address line1Zachrome Works
2026-07-24

ZACHROME WORKS

post townWhittington Moor
2026-07-24

WHITTINGTON MOOR

CompanyRankvs 31+ SIC 25610 peers
77

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees89th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.71× · 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.

Employees13/15 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 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£2.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.0M

Current Liabilities

£538k

Fixed Assets

£1.1M

Debtors

£1.9M

21avg. employees-4

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.6M
Signed by A J Colton 14/07/2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.71+£146k
20243.76+£19k
20232.87

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.