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J. Roberts & Son (Gunmakers) Limited

00924292

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Has been liquidated
Insolvency history
Health Score
48 / 100

Notable Risks

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
18/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Active insolvency proceedings (-20)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

SOLELANDS FARM HARBOLETS ROAD, PULBOROUGH, RH20 2LG
Incorporated 07/12/1967

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 22/06/2025

Due 06/07/2026

On track

Industry

32300
Manufacture of sports goods

Officers

Mr Ronald James Sichel

director · Since 15/09/1995

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 86

Also on 3 other boards

Paul Bartholomew Roberts

director · Since 01/09/2000

GUNSMITH

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 84

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Laura Caroline Taylor

secretary · Since 01/08/2012

Mr John Resteghini

director · Since 04/09/2015

CONSULTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 78

Prof Anna-Maria Belli

director · Since 01/07/2020

RETIRED PROFESSOR OF INTERVENTIONAL RADI

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Mr Thomas Carson Hickman

director · Since 01/07/2020

GUNSMITH

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 36

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Paul Bartholomew Roberts

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 84

Solelands Farm, Harbolets Road, Pulborough, RH20 2LG

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 19/02/2001Registered 24/02/2001
charge
satisfied

DAVID GEORGE LOCKE MARX

Created 13/07/1998Registered 22/07/1998Satisfied 08/08/2001
charge
satisfied

PAUL BARTHOLOMEW ROBERTS

Created 13/07/1998Registered 22/07/1998Satisfied 14/08/2001
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 25/09/1995Registered 27/09/1995Satisfied 29/10/1997
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 18/06/1990Registered 21/06/1990Satisfied 29/10/1997

Insolvency History1 case

corporate voluntary arrangement

Peter James Hughes-Holland (practitioner)

CompanyRankvs 565+ SIC 32300 peers
32

Financial strength10th percentile among SIC peers · 3/25
Employees87th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.94× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10Insolvency history -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength3/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Insolvency history: -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

-£30k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£11k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£23k

Working capital

Current Assets

£350k

Current Liabilities

£373k

Fixed Assets

£2k

Debtors

£33k

4avg. employees-1

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£3
Assets less current liabilities-£20k
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production 24.0 - FRS102_2024

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.94-£11k
20230.99+£67k
20220.85+£20k
20210.81-£89k
20200.99-£91k
20191.06-£29k
20181.08

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.