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Swains International Limited

00522068

active
ltd
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)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

26 Rollesby Road Hardwick Industrial Estate, King's Lynn, PE30 4LS
Incorporated 23/07/1953

Previously known as

Swains International Plc · until 06/02/2020
Swains International Limited · until 06/03/2007
Swains International P.L.C. · until 30/01/2007
E. E. Swain Limited · until 18/10/1991
E.E. Swain (Camera Shops) Limited · until 31/12/1976

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

small

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/05/2026

Due 15/05/2027

On track

Industry

74209
Other photographic activities

Officers

Kelvin John Cairns

director · Since 01/04/2022

British · England · Age 51

Daniel Mark Waite

director · Since 30/07/2025

British · United Kingdom · Age 44

Former

Peter Edwin Chambers

director · Resigned 27/08/1993

Terence William Carey

director · Resigned 31/12/1993

Christopher James Swain

director · Resigned 31/01/2007

Christopher James Swain

secretary · Resigned 31/01/2007

Claire Rozelle Swain Mason

director · Resigned 31/01/2007

Abby Elizabeth Swain

director · Resigned 31/01/2007

Royston Eric Sealey

director · Resigned 31/03/2013

Stuart Alan Boston

director · Resigned 13/07/2018

Selina Elizabeth Agate

director · Resigned 30/09/2025

Daniel Michael Williams

director · Resigned 03/06/2026

Alan Peter Comer

director · Resigned 03/06/2026

Alan Peter Comer

secretary · Resigned 03/06/2026

Royston Eric Sealey

director · Resigned 03/06/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Cws Holdings Limited

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

Eastland House, Westgate, Hunstanton, PE36 5EW

Reg: 05861043 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 02/05/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 09/06/2009Registered 12/06/2009Satisfied 14/08/2019
charge
satisfied

CHRISTOPHER JAMES SWAIN AND CLAIRE ROZELLE SWAIN-MASON (THE SECURITY TRUSTEES)

Created 31/01/2007Registered 06/02/2007Satisfied 14/08/2019
charge
outstanding

RBS INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 02/02/2007Registered 06/02/2007
charge
satisfied

CHRISTOPHER JAMES SWAIN AND CLAIRE ROZELLE SWAIN-MASON (THE SECURITY TRUSTEES)

Created 31/01/2007Registered 06/02/2007Satisfied 14/08/2019
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 31/01/2007Registered 06/02/2007Satisfied 14/08/2019
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 20/04/2005Registered 22/04/2005Satisfied 14/08/2019
charge
satisfied

CHRISTOPHER JAMES SWAIN AND D A PHILLIPS & COMPANY LIMITED

Created 18/01/2002Registered 23/01/2002Satisfied 06/03/2007
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 20/01/1981Registered 28/01/1981Satisfied 13/10/1992
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 07/04/1976Registered 13/04/1976Satisfied 14/08/2019

Change History

officer appointedCAIRNS, Kelvin John
2026-06-07
officer appointedWAITE, Daniel Mark
2026-06-07
statusactive
2026-06-07

Active

typeltd
2026-06-07

Private Limited Company

address line126 Rollesby Road Hardwick Industrial Estate
2026-06-07

26 ROLLESBY ROAD

post townKing's Lynn
2026-06-07

KING'S LYNN

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 74209 peers
70

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.01× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -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 going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2024

Turnover

£13.9M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£3.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£475k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£524k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£3.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.5M

Current Liabilities

£1.5M

Fixed Assets

£159k

Debtors

£2.9M

Cost of Sales

£11.6M

Gross Profit

£2.3M

Admin Expenses

£1.6M

Operating Profit

£526k

Profit After Tax

£389k

30avg. employees+2

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£133k
Dividends paid-£1.2M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£851k
NI contributions£74k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3.1M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2023.0.135

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20243.01-£1.1M
20215.94+£81k
20204.20

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.