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May & Raeburn Limited

00533239

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Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

98 HIGH STREET, ESSEX, CM4 0BA
Incorporated 13/05/1954

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46390
Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco

Officers

Mr Anthony Paul Goodwin Raeburn

director · Since 26/10/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Also on 17 other boards

Annette Raeburn

secretary · Since 15/07/2009

James Cameron Goodwyn Raeburn

director · Since 16/01/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 33

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Annette Bridget Raeburn

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 58

Kingfishers Mill Road, Stock, Ingatestone, CM4 9LJ

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Anthony Paul Goodwin Raeburn

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 66

Kingfishers, Mill Road, Ingatestone, CM4 9LJ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 14/06/1988Registered 22/06/1988
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 11/10/1966Registered 18/10/1966
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 27/02/1960Registered 07/03/1960

CompanyRankvs 122+ SIC 46390 peers
64

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees60th percentile among SIC peers · 9/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.79× · 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.

Employees9/15 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 director with respect to g

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£13.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£6.4M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£2.1M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£10.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£13.5M

Current Liabilities

£3.6M

Fixed Assets

£1.9M

Debtors

£6.2M

Cost of Sales

£17.3M

Admin Expenses

£4.8M

Profit After Tax

£1.6M

2avg. employees-156

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£206k
Dividends paid-£141k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£5.2M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£26k
Bank loans & overdrafts£115k
Assets less current liabilities£11.9M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.79+£2.5M
20243.47+£1.8M
20233.67+£1.4M
20222.95+£772k
20213.62+£511k
20206.37+£6.1M
20195.47

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.