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Pitkin & Ruddock Limited

00644141

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
60 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

UNIT 1, CAPITAL ESTATE, LOWESTOFT, NR32 1TY
Incorporated 10/12/1959

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

group

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 14/04/2026

Due 28/04/2027

On track

Industry

70100
Activities of head offices

Officers

Mrs Ann Winifred Ruddock

director · Since 25/03/1987

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Also on 21 other boards

Mrs Ann Winifred Ruddock

secretary · Since 22/06/1991

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Also on 21 other boards

Mrs Sarah-Jane Ashford Bsc Econ Aca

director · Since 01/04/2006

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Dean William Clackett

director · Since 01/04/2006

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Damian Nunn

director · Since 01/07/2012

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Mark James Cole

director · Since 01/01/2025

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 39

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Ann Winifred Ruddock

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 79

4 Beeching Drive, Lowestoft, NR32 4TB

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Sarah-Jane Ashford

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 49

Unit 1 Capital Estate, Whapload Road, Lowestoft, NR32 1TY

Notified 25/05/2019

Mrs Ann-Marie Matthews

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 46

Unit 1 Capital Estate, Whapload Road, Lowestoft, NR32 1TY

Notified 25/05/2019

Former PSCs

Mr Robert Stanley Ruddock

Ceased 20/07/2017

Charges5 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 16/02/2005Registered 19/02/2005
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 16/02/2005Registered 19/02/2005
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 16/10/1996Registered 24/10/1996
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 01/07/1987Registered 13/07/1987
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 28/04/1987Registered 05/05/1987
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 16/04/1984Registered 24/04/1984

CompanyRankvs 3400+ SIC 70100 peers
52

Financial strength85th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.77× · 6/20
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 strength21/25 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.

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

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

any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and the parent 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 directors with respect to going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£1.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.5M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£439k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.5M

Current Liabilities

£2.0M

Fixed Assets

£2.2M

Debtors

£22k

Profit After Tax

£713k

81avg. employees+68

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£121k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.8M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.77+£316k
20230.97+£301k
20221.22+£452k
20210.91-£481k
20201.29-£505k
20192.15+£98k
20181.89+£285k
20171.66

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.