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James W.Preston Limited

00591511

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

SEEFELD, STAFFS, ST15 8LE
Incorporated 04/10/1957

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 04/09/2025

Due 18/09/2026

On track

Industry

41100
Development of building projects

Officers

Mrs Margaret Jean Havelock Preston

secretary · Since 04/09/1991

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 83

Also on 11 other boards

Mr James Murrey Preston

director · Since 04/09/1991

GENTLEMAN

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 89

Also on 5 other boards

Mrs Margaret Jean Havelock Preston

director · Since 04/09/1991

HOUSEWIFE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 83

Also on 11 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Margaret Jean Havelock Preston

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 83

Seefeld, Trent Road, Stone, ST15 8LE

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr James Murrey Preston

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 89

Seefeld, Trent Road, Stone, ST15 8LE

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 09/02/2006Registered 11/02/2006Satisfied 13/02/2007
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 09/02/2006Registered 11/02/2006Satisfied 13/02/2007
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 07/09/1999Registered 17/09/1999Satisfied 13/02/2007
charge
satisfied

MARGARET J H PRESTON · JAMES MURREY PRESTON

Created 07/09/1999Registered 11/09/1999Satisfied 13/02/2007
charge
satisfied

MARGARET J H PRESTON · JAMES MURREY PRESTON

Created 07/09/1999Registered 11/09/1999Satisfied 13/02/2007
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 01/02/1995Registered 21/02/1995Satisfied 08/02/2017
charge
satisfied

THE PARTNERS OF KENT JONES AND DONE

Created 02/10/1992Registered 07/10/1992Satisfied 13/02/2007
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 21/04/1989Registered 25/04/1989
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK LTD

Created 01/11/1973Registered 07/11/1973Satisfied 25/02/2026

CompanyRankvs 8483+ SIC 41100 peers
63

Financial strength85th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees68th percentile among SIC peers · 10/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.39× · 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 strength21/25 pts

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

Employees10/15 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£223k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£308

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£348k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.2M

Current Liabilities

£889k

Debtors

£353k

Profit After Tax

-£4k

2avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£3k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£348k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.39-£4k
20241.40+£12k
20231.39-£3k
20221.40-£3k
20211.40-£3k
20201.41-£4k
20191.43+£14k
20171.53—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.