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A.E. Sutton Limited

00712221

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
83 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

STATION HOUSE, BETCHWORTH, RH3 7BZ
Incorporated 04/01/1962

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

audit exemption subsidiary

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 18/01/2026

Due 01/02/2027

On track

Industry

17219
Manufacture of other paper and paperboard containers

Officers

Mr Peter Duncan Atkinson

director · Since 03/03/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 69

Also on 36 other boards

Mr Ivor Gray

director · Since 03/03/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · SCOTLAND · Age 56

Also on 67 other boards

Mr James Graham Macdonald

director · Since 03/03/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · SCOTLAND · Age 40

Also on 34 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Macfarlane Group Uk Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Siskin Parkway East, Middlemarch Business Park, Coventry, CV3 4PE

Reg: 01630389 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 03/03/2023

Former PSCs

Mr John Trevor Sutton

Ceased 23/12/2022

Mr Simon John Sutton

Ceased 03/03/2023

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC (AS SECURITY AGENT)

Created 28/11/2024Registered 03/12/2024
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 09/02/2004Registered 21/02/2004Satisfied 27/05/2022
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 07/11/2000Registered 21/11/2000Satisfied 27/09/2012
charge
satisfied

DIRECTORS SELF ADMINISTRATION PENSION SCHEMETRUSTEES OF A.E. SUTTON LIMITED

Created 24/05/1991Registered 13/06/1991Satisfied 02/09/1995
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 25/08/1982Registered 02/09/1982Satisfied 27/05/2022
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 24/01/1980Registered 05/02/1980Satisfied 06/09/2008
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS & SCOTTISH TRUST LIMITED

Created 01/12/1978Registered 12/12/1978Satisfied 02/09/1995
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 21/10/1976Registered 28/10/1976Satisfied 02/09/1995
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 18/04/1972Registered 25/04/1972Satisfied 02/09/1995

CompanyRankvs 65+ SIC 17219 peers
71

Financial strength83th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees91th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.85× · 16/20
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 strength21/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity16/20 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 31/03/2023

Net Worth

£1.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.1M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£970k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.1M

Current Liabilities

£1.1M

Fixed Assets

£852k

Debtors

£830k

59avg. employees-7

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.8M
Prepared with VT Final Accounts

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20231.85-£2.4M
20222.57+£669k
20211.71+£397k
20201.68+£47k
20191.76+£472k
20171.71

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.