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H.G. Gladwell & Sons Limited

00655853

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

COPDOCK MILL, IPSWICH, IP8 3LA
Incorporated 07/04/1960

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

10920
Manufacture of prepared pet foods
46210
Wholesale of grain, unmanufactured tobacco, seeds and animal feeds
47760
Retail sale of flowers, plants, seeds, fertilisers, pet animals and pet food in specialised stores

Officers

Mr Mark Gordon John Gladwell

secretary · Since 05/12/1991

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 80

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Mark Gordon John Gladwell

director · Since 05/12/1991

MILLER/MERCHANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 80

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Yvonne Lesley Gladwell

director · Since 12/06/1996

COMPANY SECRETARY

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Also on 1 other board

Doctor Simon James Gladwell

director · Since 23/12/2002

MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 53

Also on 1 other board

Mr Derrick John Ladbrook

director · Since 05/01/2012

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Mr Darrel John Strachan

director · Since 01/04/2025

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 41

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Yvonne Lesley Gladwell

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 79

Copdock Mill, Old London Road, Ipswich, IP8 3LA

Notified 06/04/2016

Dr Simon James Gladwell

25–50% shares
50–75% votes

British · England · Age 53

Copdock Mill, Old London Road, Ipswich, IP8 3LA

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Mark Gordon John Gladwell

ownership-of-shares-25-to-50-percent-as-trust
voting-rights-25-to-50-percent-as-trust

British · England · Age 80

Copdock Mill, Old London Road, Ipswich, IP8 3LA

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Created 23/07/2025Registered 24/07/2025
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 15/02/2006Registered 17/02/2006Satisfied 03/10/2025
charge
satisfied

GLASSWELLS LIMITED

Created 14/02/2002Registered 20/02/2002Satisfied 08/07/2015
charge
satisfied

GEORGE ARTHUR WOODWARD

Created 01/02/2000Registered 17/02/2000Satisfied 08/07/2015
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 31/01/2000Registered 10/02/2000Satisfied 08/07/2015
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 27/07/1999Registered 28/07/1999Satisfied 03/10/2025
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 12/05/1995Registered 22/05/1995Satisfied 03/10/2025
charge
satisfied

J.H. GLADWELL AND E.J. GLADWELL

Created 02/03/1982Registered 08/03/1982Satisfied 08/07/2015
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 19/07/1978Registered 03/08/1978Satisfied 03/10/2025
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 17/08/1971Registered 23/08/1971Satisfied 03/10/2025
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK LTD

Created 04/03/1963Registered 15/03/1963Satisfied 08/07/2015

CompanyRankvs 84+ SIC 10920 peers
55

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.93× · 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 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.

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

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the 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 31/03/2025

Turnover

£35.8M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£4.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£122k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£340k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£456k

Working capital

Current Assets

£6.1M

Current Liabilities

£6.5M

Fixed Assets

£6.2M

Debtors

£2.3M

Cost of Sales

£30.3M

Gross Profit

£5.6M

Admin Expenses

£2.0M

Operating Profit

£531k

Profit After Tax

£300k

194avg. employees+7

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid-£78k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£5.2M
NI contributions£478k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£30k
Bank loans & overdrafts£586k
Assets less current liabilities£5.7M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.93+£222k
20240.97+£618k
20210.99+£2.5M
20200.97+£10k
20190.95—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.