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S.S.Eglington & Son Limited

00576527

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)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

NORTH HILL OFFICE, THETFORD, IP25 7SA
Incorporated 02/01/1957

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 18/06/2025

Due 02/07/2026

On track

Industry

01110
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds

Officers

Mr Christopher Derek Eglington

director · Since 18/06/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 71

Also on 4 other boards

Mrs Julie Eglington

director · Since 08/05/2007

ADMINISTRATOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 65

Also on 7 other boards

Mrs Julie Eglington

secretary · Since 01/08/2009

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 65

Also on 7 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Christopher Eglington

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

British · United Kingdom · Age 71

Park Villas, Letton, Thetford, IP25 7SA

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Julie Eglington

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 65

1, Park Villas, Thetford, IP25 7PU

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

SLT TRUSTEES LIMITED, C EGLINGTON TRUSTEES OF THE S S EGLINGTON & SON LIMITED DIRECTORS PENSION

Created 17/01/2012Registered 18/01/2012

CompanyRankvs 2182+ SIC 01110 peers
48

Financial strength50th percentile among SIC peers · 13/25
Employees57th percentile among SIC peers · 9/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.79× · 6/20
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 strength13/25 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.

Liquidity6/20 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£734k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£38k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£128k

Working capital

Current Assets

£478k

Current Liabilities

£606k

Fixed Assets

£1.0M

Debtors

£116k

3avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2023)

Corp tax£27k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£909k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.79-£67k
20230.93+£50k
20220.82+£50k
20210.63+£47k
20200.65+£135k
20190.73+£28k
20180.76—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.