W.C.Thornton & Son Limited
00645458
Some Concerns
- Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
- 3 outstanding charges (-6)
Details
Compliance
Last accounts
31/12/2024
total exemption full
Next accounts due
30/09/2026
Confirmation statement
Last: 14/09/2025
Due 28/09/2026
Industry
Officers
director · Since 04/06/1991
COMPANY DIRECTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59
Also on 4 other boards
director · Since 04/06/1991
COMPANY DIRECTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60
Also on 4 other boards
secretary · Since 08/09/2017
secretary · Since 08/09/2017
Former
director · Resigned 08/09/2017
secretary · Resigned 08/09/2017
director · Resigned 18/04/2018
Persons with Significant Control
Mr William Neil Thornton
British · England · Age 60
Brook House Cottage, Near Preston, PR3 0RD
Notified 06/04/2016
Mr John Howard Thornton
British · England · Age 59
Brook House Cottage, Near Preston, PR3 0RD
Notified 06/04/2016
Former PSCs
Mr William Geoffrey Thornton
Ceased 08/09/2017
Charges3 outstanding
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Change History
Active
Private Limited Company
BROOK HOUSE COTTAGE
NEAR PRESTON
CompanyRankvs 115+ SIC 01410 peers68
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How is this score calculated?
Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.
Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.
Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.
One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.
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 31/12/2025
Net Worth
£4.4M
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£195k
Cash in the bank
Net Current Assets
£314k
Working capital
Current Assets
£1.3M
Current Liabilities
£943k
Fixed Assets
£4.2M
Debtors
£73k
Profit After Tax
£316k
Tax at Year End
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.33 | +£404k |
| 2024 | 1.05 | +£11k |
| 2023 | 1.34 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.
Filing History100 filings
change to a person with significant control
change to a person with significant control
accounts with accounts type total exemption full
confirmation statement with updates
change to a person with significant control
change to a person with significant control
change person director company with change date
confirmation statement with updates
accounts with accounts type total exemption full
confirmation statement with updates
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confirmation statement with no updates
accounts with accounts type total exemption full
confirmation statement with no updates
accounts with accounts type total exemption full
confirmation statement with no updates
accounts with accounts type total exemption full
confirmation statement with no updates
accounts with accounts type total exemption full
confirmation statement with updates
capital statement capital company with date currency figure
legacy
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resolution
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termination director company with name termination date
capital cancellation shares
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capital return purchase own shares
appoint person secretary company with name date
termination director company with name termination date
termination secretary company with name termination date
confirmation statement with updates
cessation of a person with significant control
termination director company with name termination date
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termination secretary company with name termination date
confirmation statement with no updates
notification of a person with significant control
notification of a person with significant control
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accounts with accounts type total exemption full
annual return company with made up date full list shareholders
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annual return company with made up date full list shareholders
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annual return company with made up date full list shareholders
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annual return company with made up date full list shareholders
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capital allotment shares
resolution
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annual return company with made up date full list shareholders
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change person director company with change date
change person director company with change date
change person director company with change date
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