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W.C.Thornton & Son Limited

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Private Limited Company
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Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

BROOK HOUSE COTTAGE, NEAR PRESTON, PR3 0RD
Incorporated 24/12/1959

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01410
Raising of dairy cattle
01450
Raising of sheep and goats

Officers

Mr John Howard Thornton

director · Since 04/06/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 4 other boards

Mr William Neil Thornton

director · Since 04/06/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 4 other boards

William Neil Thornton

secretary · Since 08/09/2017

Persons with Significant Control

Mr William Neil Thornton

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 60

Brook House Cottage, Near Preston, PR3 0RD

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr John Howard Thornton

25–50% shares

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

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 10/11/1980Registered 14/11/1980
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 18/02/1975Registered 21/02/1975
charge
outstanding

MARTIN BH LTD

Created 02/11/1960Registered 14/11/1960

CompanyRankvs 113+ SIC 01410 peers
68

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees78th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.05× · 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 strength24/25 pts

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

Employees12/15 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£4.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£72k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£50k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.0M

Current Liabilities

£993k

Fixed Assets

£5.2M

Debtors

£88k

Profit After Tax

£69k

6avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£58k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£5.3M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.05+£11k
20231.34+£208k
20221.25-£293k
20211.01+£28k
20201.22-£74k
20191.14+£253k
20181.42—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.