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Claude Fenton (Plant Hire) Limited

00869017

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
85 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

UNIT 1 KENNET WEIR BUSINESS PARK, READING, RG7 4AE
Incorporated 14/01/1966

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 20/02/2026

Due 06/03/2027

On track

Industry

43999
Specialised construction activities

Officers

Matthew Fenton

secretary · Since 22/06/2004

British

Kirsty Michelle Archbold-Laming

director · Since 06/01/2009

British

Matthew Robert Paul Fenton

director · Since 01/01/2021

British

Paul Robert Fenton

director

British

Anthony John Harper

director · Since 22/03/2005

British

David Mcateer

director · Since 01/10/2001

British

Chris Rayns

director · Since 01/01/2025

British

Former

James Stuart Fenton

secretary · Resigned 22/06/2004

Raymond Colin Seal

secretary · Resigned 04/03/1995

Alan Victor Wilson

secretary · Resigned 31/05/1995

Alan Victor Wilson

secretary · Resigned 09/05/1991

David John Barry

director · Resigned 30/04/1991

Trevor Roy Bennett

director · Resigned 30/07/1991

David Burnett Gammer

director · Resigned 30/08/2019

Douglas Allan Gray

director · Resigned 30/04/2024

Ian Alastair David Maclellan

director · Resigned 31/10/1992

Leslie Ernest Trendall

director · Resigned 30/04/1998

Alan Victor Wilson

director · Resigned 09/05/1991

CompanyRankvs 100+ SIC 43999 peers
80

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.21× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 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.

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

Going concern doubt: -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 30/09/2024

Turnover

£7.0M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£5.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.5M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£975k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£2.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.4M

Current Liabilities

£2.0M

Fixed Assets

£4.5M

Debtors

£1.8M

Cost of Sales

£4.6M

Gross Profit

£2.3M

Admin Expenses

£1.4M

Operating Profit

£981k

Profit After Tax

£768k

32avg. employees-2

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£165k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£6.9M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.21+£318k
20232.11

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.