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S.A. Equipment Limited

00598507

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
83 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

Level 5 The Precinct, 1 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1AE
Incorporated 06/02/1958

Previously known as

Shimwell Alexander And Company Limited · until 31/12/1976

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 11/02/2026

Due 25/02/2027

On track

Industry

27400
Manufacture of electric lighting equipment

Officers

Mr Michael Shimwell

director · Since 01/04/1995

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 53

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Peter Shimwell

director · Since 17/05/2004

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 46

Michael Shimwell

director · Since 01/04/1995

British · United Kingdom · Age 53

Peter Shimwell

director · Since 17/05/2004

British · United Kingdom · Age 46

Former

Graham Dennis Shimwell

director · Resigned 17/05/1993

Frank Ritchie Anderson

director · Resigned 31/03/1995

Janet Freda Anderson

director · Resigned 31/03/1995

James Alan Shimwell

director · Resigned 06/07/1998

Michael Shimwell

secretary · Resigned 17/05/2004

Priscilla Margaret Shimwell

director · Resigned 17/09/2010

Graham Dennis Shimwell

secretary · Resigned 15/10/2010

Graham Dennis Shimwell

director · Resigned 11/02/2021

Terry Shimwell

director · Resigned 29/10/2024

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Peter Shimwell

Significant control

British · Scotland · Age 46

10 Clifton View, East Mains Industrial Estate, Broxburn, EH52 5NE

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Michael Shimwell

Significant control

British · United Kingdom · Age 53

10 Clifton View, East Mains Industrial Estate, Broxburn, EH52 5NE

Notified 06/04/2016

North Group Holdings Ii Limited

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

The Precinct,, 1 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1AE

Reg: 16039412 · England And Wales · Limited Company

Notified 29/10/2024

Former PSCs

Mr Terry Shimwell

Ceased 29/10/2024

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED AS SECURITY TRUSTEE

Created 06/01/2021Registered 15/01/2021

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-19

Active

typeltd
2026-07-19

Private Limited Company

address line1Level 5 The Precinct
2026-07-19

LEVEL 5 THE PRECINCT

post townLondon
2026-07-19

LONDON

CompanyRankvs 106+ SIC 27400 peers
69

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees24th percentile among SIC peers · 4/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.16× · 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 strength25/25 pts

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

Employees4/15 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£4.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£143k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£4.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£6.4M

Current Liabilities

£2.0M

Fixed Assets

£1.3M

Debtors

£3.3M

0avg. employees-26

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£10k
Assets less current liabilities£5.7M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20243.16+£676k
20232.70

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.