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Duckworth And Kent Limited

00620074

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)

Details

TERENCE HOUSE, ROYSTON ROAD, SG7 6XL
Incorporated 30/01/1959

Compliance

Last accounts

31/01/2025

small

Next accounts due

31/10/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 27/11/2025

Due 11/12/2026

On track

Industry

26701
Manufacture of optical precision instruments
32500
Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies

Officers

Mrs Fay Waldock

director · Since 03/12/1991

MARRIED WOMAN

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 85

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Terence Arnold Waldock

director · Since 03/12/1991

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 89

Also on 2 other boards

Adrian Waldock M Eng

director · Since 01/08/1995

ENGINEER

BRITISH · BELGIUM · Age 56

Andrew Waldock B Med Sci(Hons) Bm Bs Frc Ophth Md

director · Since 01/08/1995

OPHTHALMIC SURGEON

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Mr Adrian Waldock

secretary · Since 01/11/2020

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Terence Arnold Waldock

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 89

Terence House, 7 Marquis Business Centre, Baldock, SG7 6XL

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Fay Waldock

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 85

Terence House, Royston Road, SG7 6XL

Notified 09/09/2025

Charges0 outstanding

charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 05/02/1999Registered 24/02/1999Satisfied 14/02/2011
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 05/02/1999Registered 24/02/1999Satisfied 14/02/2011
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK LTD

Created 17/01/1981Registered 22/06/1981Satisfied 18/03/1999

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 26701 peers
89

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.11× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 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.

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/01/2025

Net Worth

£7.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.2M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.8M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.4M

Current Liabilities

£675k

Fixed Assets

£4.5M

Debtors

£921k

43avg. employees-2

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£429k

Director Loans(2021)

Company owes directors£436k

People Costs(2022)

Wages & salaries£2.2M
NI contributions£237k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£7.3M
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production 23.0 - FRS102_2023

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20255.11-£443k
20246.48-£341k
20235.25+£459k
20225.44-£370k
202117.03+£477k
20203.21—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.