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A.F.Akehurst & Sons Limited

00720742

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

4 RAILWAY STREET, GILLINGHAM, ME7 1YF
Incorporated 05/04/1962

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 12/03/2026

Due 26/03/2027

On track

Industry

46130
Agents involved in the sale of timber and building materials
49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Mr Leigh Ronald Akehurst

director · Since 01/03/1996

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 52

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Leigh Ronald Akehurst

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 52

2 Parchment Drive, Bobbing, Sittingbourne, ME10 5BN

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 10/11/2000Registered 16/11/2000

CompanyRankvs 188+ SIC 46130 peers
73

Financial strength84th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees78th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 13.33× · 20/20
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.

Employees12/15 pts

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

Liquidity20/20 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£634k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£389k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£563k

Working capital

Current Assets

£609k

Current Liabilities

£46k

Fixed Assets

£78k

Debtors

£15k

6avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£641k
Signed by Mr Leigh Akehurst 20th December 2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202513.33-£1k
20247.78+£29k
20238.50

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.