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L.J. Grundon & Sons Limited

00560215

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

STANFORD BRIDGE FARM, ASHFORD, TN27 0RU
Incorporated 19/01/1956

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 08/02/2026

Due 22/02/2027

On track

Industry

38210
Treatment and disposal of non-hazardous waste

Officers

Trevor Lewis Heathcote

director · Since 04/05/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 61

Also on 39 other boards

Mr Andrew Mark Sibley

director · Since 04/05/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 48

Also on 10 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Envar Composting Limited

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

Stanford Bridge Farm, Pluckley, Ashford, TN27 0RU

Reg: 04272075 · Register Of Companies For England And Wales · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 04/05/2021

Former PSCs

Mrs Jennifer Susan Mary Grundon

Ceased 04/05/2021

Mr Martin Leslie Grundon

Ceased 04/05/2021

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC AS SECURITY AGENT

Created 17/12/2024Registered 17/12/2024
Charge
satisfied

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 21/12/2021Registered 22/12/2021Satisfied 17/12/2024
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 22/05/1996Registered 29/05/1996Satisfied 06/05/2021

CompanyRankvs 168+ SIC 38210 peers
58

Financial strength73th percentile among SIC peers · 18/25
Employees64th percentile among SIC peers · 10/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.9× · 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 strength18/25 pts

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

Employees10/15 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 30/04/2025

Turnover

£298k

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£208k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£47k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£20k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£194k

Working capital

Current Assets

£233k

Current Liabilities

£39k

Fixed Assets

£16k

Debtors

£186k

Cost of Sales

£235k

Gross Profit

£63k

Admin Expenses

£43k

Operating Profit

£20k

Profit After Tax

£40k

3avg. employees-2

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£413

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£209k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20255.90+£40k
20243.35-£3k
20233.01+£24k
20221.72-£315
20201.04+£19k
20190.73+£30k
20180.74+£3k
20170.85

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.