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C.E.Murch Limited

00466774

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 7 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

2ND FLOOR, MARITIME PLACE QUAYSIDE, CHATHAM, ME4 4QZ
Incorporated 04/04/1949

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/05/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/12/2025

Due 14/01/2027

On track

Industry

01110
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds
01240
Growing of pome fruits and stone fruits
46900
Non-specialised wholesale trade
55900
Other accommodation

Officers

Mr John Michael Atkins

director · Since 31/12/1991

WHOLESALE NEWSAGENT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 85

Also on 13 other boards

Mrs Susan Elizabeth Atkins

director · Since 31/12/1991

WHOLESALE NEWSAGENT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 84

Also on 1 other board

Mr Charles John Dane Atkins

director · Since 28/02/1994

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Also on 9 other boards

Mr Charles John Dane Atkins

secretary · Since 31/01/2000

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Also on 9 other boards

Mr David Michael Atkins

director · Since 20/12/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Susanna Joan Sait

director · Since 20/12/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 54

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Susan Elizabeth Atkins

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 84

2nd Floor, Maritime Place, Quayside, Chatham, ME4 4QZ

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr John Michael Atkins

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 85

2nd Floor, Maritime Place, Quayside, Chatham, ME4 4QZ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges7 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Charge
outstanding

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outstanding

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outstanding

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Charge
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charge
satisfied

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charge
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CompanyRankvs 1399+ SIC 01110 peers
55

Financial strength85th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityNo balance sheet data · 0/20
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 strength21/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 pts

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

Liquidity0/20 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 31/08/2024

Net Worth

£4.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£24

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

—

Working capital

Current Assets

—

Current Liabilities

£1.9M

Fixed Assets

£5.9M

Debtors

£143k

14avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2021)

Corp tax£27k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Prepared with Silverfin

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
2024—-£81k
20230.31-£167k
20220.38-£186k
20210.28+£122k
20200.23+£198k
20190.19-£22k
20180.16—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.