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Joseph Gleave & Son Limited

00582735

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
73 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

BEECH HOUSE 995 CHESTER ROAD, MANCHESTER, M32 0NB
Incorporated 24/04/1957

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 25/01/2026

Due 08/02/2027

On track

Industry

46900
Non-specialised wholesale trade

Officers

Mr John Anthony Shaw

director · Since 30/04/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Also on 15 other boards

Mr John Anthony Shaw

secretary · Since 04/05/1993

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Also on 15 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr John Anthony Shaw

75–100% shares

British · England · Age 62

Beech House, 995 Chester Road, Manchester, M32 0NB

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
satisfied

JOHN MICHAEL SHAWAS TRUSTEES FOR KATHLEEN MARY SHAW · DAVID IAN SHAW

Created 10/01/1989Registered 31/01/1989Satisfied 29/11/2003
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 18/02/1983Registered 23/02/1983
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK LTD

Created 31/01/1977Registered 18/02/1977Satisfied 29/11/2003

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 46900 peers
70

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.99× · 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 strength25/25 pts

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

Employees15/15 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 director with respect to going con

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Turnover

£20.6M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£9.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£836k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£2.5M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£6.8M

Working capital

Current Assets

£10.3M

Current Liabilities

£3.4M

Fixed Assets

£2.7M

Debtors

£7.2M

Cost of Sales

£14.8M

Gross Profit

£5.7M

Admin Expenses

£3.2M

Operating Profit

£2.1M

Profit After Tax

£1.9M

32avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£660k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.6M
NI contributions£589k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£9.6M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.99+£1.9M
20231.49-£114k
20223.05-£2.6M
20214.07

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.