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A.E. Franklin Limited

00564529

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

THE ESTATE OFFICE, MITCHELLS, SUTTON COLDFIELD, B75 6NA
Incorporated 11/04/1956

Compliance

Last accounts

30/06/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/03/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 24/03/2026

Due 07/04/2027

On track

Industry

01500
Mixed farming
47190
Other retail sale in non-specialised stores
47760
Retail sale of flowers, plants, seeds, fertilisers, pet animals and pet food in specialised stores
68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Officers

Mr Robert Evan Mitchell

director · Since 06/08/1980

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 88

Also on 15 other boards

Mr Robert Evan Mitchell

secretary · Since 31/12/1990

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 88

Also on 15 other boards

Mr Peter Robert Nathaniel Mitchell

director · Since 09/07/2001

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Robert Evan Mitchell

75–100% shares

British · England · Age 88

The Estate Office, Mitchells, Weeford Road, Sutton Coldfield, B75 6NA

Notified 07/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 14/12/2001Registered 03/01/2002
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 14/12/2001Registered 03/01/2002
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 20/06/2001Registered 27/06/2001
charge
satisfied

ALLIED IRISH BANKS, P.L.C. AND/OR AIB FINANCE LIMITED

Created 19/04/1996Registered 25/04/1996Satisfied 06/11/1998
charge
satisfied

ALLIED IRISH BANKS, P.L.C. AS SECURITY TRUSTEE FOR ITSELF AND AIB FINANCE LIMITED

Created 30/09/1994Registered 05/10/1994Satisfied 11/12/2001

CompanyRankvs 24090+ SIC 01500 peers
51

Financial strength79th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees57th percentile among SIC peers · 9/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.04× · 2/20
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 strength20/25 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.

Liquidity2/20 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 30/06/2025

Net Worth

£646k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£17k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£385k

Working capital

Current Assets

£18k

Current Liabilities

£403k

Fixed Assets

£1.1M

Debtors

£387

2avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£714k
Signed by Mr Robert Mitchell 31/03/2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.04+£0
20250.04-£3k
20240.02+£4k
20230.03+£11k
20220.03+£12k
20210.14+£16k
20200.13-£7k
20190.02+£10k
20180.15—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.