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Seddons (Plant And Engineers) Limited

00499299

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

UNITS A2-A6 EDGE FOLD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PLODDER LANE, BOLTON, BL4 0LR
Incorporated 08/09/1951

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 22/05/2025

Due 05/06/2026

On track

Industry

46690
Wholesale of other machinery and equipment

Officers

Sarah Jane Cook

secretary · Since 06/02/2014

Christopher James Derbyshire

director · Since 02/10/2023

British

David Probert

director · Since 13/06/2022

British

Celia Rawlinson

director · Since 01/11/2024

British

Stephen John Seddon

director · Since 05/05/1994

British

Former

David Michael Handley

secretary · Resigned 06/02/2014

Stephen Williams

secretary · Resigned 31/07/2007

Neil Beswick

director · Resigned 25/11/2015

Stephen Charles Brown

director · Resigned 31/12/2023

Harold Donnelly

director · Resigned 09/01/1996

Paul Alan Goulbourne

director · Resigned 30/11/2021

David Michael Handley

director · Resigned 24/09/2009

Christopher John Hardman

director · Resigned 01/10/1998

John Douglas Jinks

director · Resigned 30/04/2001

Campbell Taylor Rodden

director · Resigned 28/01/2022

George Seddon

director · Resigned 24/09/2009

David Jeremy Soughton

director · Resigned 30/11/2020

Geoffrey Sumner

director · Resigned 05/05/1994

Philip Thomas Winnington

director · Resigned 28/02/2011

Lee Robert Wright

director · Resigned 19/11/2018

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 46690 peers
80

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.19× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£5.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.8M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£293k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£5.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£7.5M

Current Liabilities

£2.4M

Fixed Assets

£149k

Debtors

£2.1M

Cost of Sales

£12.4M

Admin Expenses

£2.3M

Profit After Tax

£220k

48avg. employees+5

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£77k
Dividends paid£500k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.3M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£5.3M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20243.19+£192k
20232.80

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.