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A.H.Nicholls & Sons Limited

00563223

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

3 PLESHEY LODGE OFFICES PUMP LANE, CHELMSFORD, CM3 1HF
Incorporated 22/03/1956

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/03/2026

Due 14/04/2027

On track

Industry

39000
Remediation activities and other waste management services
42110
Construction of roads and motorways
42990
Construction of other civil engineering projects
47990
Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets

Officers

Mr Barry Clive Nicholls

director · Since 06/03/1992

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 79

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Ian Gordon Nicholls

director · Since 22/06/2010

CIVIL ENGINEER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 65

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Nigel Trevor Nicholls

director · Since 22/06/2010

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Barry Clive Nicholls

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 79

3 Pleshey Lodge Offices, Pump Lane, Chelmsford, CM3 1HF

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Ian Gordon Nicholls

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 65

3 Pleshey Lodge Offices, Pump Lane, Chelmsford, CM3 1HF

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges5 outstanding

charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 02/03/2000Registered 04/03/2000
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 02/03/2000Registered 04/03/2000
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 02/03/2000Registered 04/03/2000
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 02/03/2000Registered 03/03/2000
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 15/02/1980Registered 26/02/1980
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 01/04/1975Registered 07/04/1975Satisfied 13/10/2000

CompanyRankvs 195+ SIC 39000 peers
69

Financial strength92th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees90th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.15× · 12/20
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 strength23/25 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.

Liquidity12/20 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 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£1.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£481k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£103k

Working capital

Current Assets

£778k

Current Liabilities

£675k

Fixed Assets

£1.3M

Debtors

£202k

12avg. employees

Director Loans

Company owes directors£80k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.4M
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production Advanced 2024 - FRS102_2024

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.15+£72k
20240.98+£12k
20231.07—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.