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Elderkin & Son (Gunmakers) Limited

00564436

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

17 BROAD STREET, LINCOLNSHIRE, PE11 1TG
Incorporated 10/04/1956

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 29/06/2025

Due 13/07/2026

On track

Industry

47789
Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores

Officers

Mr William Robert Elderkin

director · Since 29/06/1992

GUNSMITH

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 65

Kirstie Jane Elderkin

secretary · Since 18/06/2002

BRITISH · Age 52

Mrs Kirstie Jane Elderkin

director · Since 17/09/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 52

Persons with Significant Control

Mr William Robert Elderkin

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

British · United Kingdom · Age 65

Cuckoo Lodge, North Drove, Spalding, PE11 3JF

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 06/01/2014Registered 09/01/2014
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 19/05/2004Registered 03/06/2004

CompanyRankvs 292+ SIC 47789 peers
76

Financial strength93th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees87th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.15× · 20/20
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.

Employees13/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£546k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£29k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£505k

Working capital

Current Assets

£741k

Current Liabilities

£235k

Fixed Assets

£75k

Debtors

£57k

8avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2017)

Dividends paid£40k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£14k
Assets less current liabilities£580k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.15-£11k
20242.74+£74k
20232.62-£35k
20222.95+£107k
20213.31-£4k
20202.28-£38k
20192.72+£96k
20172.56

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.