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South Western Carpet Distributors (Torbay) Limited

00939798

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

160 Torquay Road, Paignton, TQ3 2AH
Incorporated 02/10/1968

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 03/02/2026

Due 17/02/2027

On track

Industry

47599
Retail sale of furniture, lighting equipment and other household articles

Officers

Mr Charles Michael Charlton

director · Since 08/01/1992

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Also on 1 other board

Petra Charlton

secretary · Since 21/07/2017

Charles Michael Charlton

director

British · England · Age 65

Petra Charlton

secretary · Since 21/07/2017

Former

Reginald Wynn Charlton

director · Resigned 13/06/1995

Ruth Ann Charlton

director · Resigned 25/07/2007

Anthony Rastrick-Perkins

director · Resigned 31/10/2009

Ruth Ann Charlton

secretary · Resigned 21/07/2017

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Charles Michael Charlton

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

British · England · Age 65

Charltons 18-28 Lucius Street, Lucius Street, Torquay, TQ2 5UN

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Petra Charlton

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

German · England · Age 65

5, Woodleys Meadow, Torquay, TQ2 6TS

Notified 01/10/2021

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 30/08/2006Registered 02/09/2006
charge
outstanding

REGINALD WYNN CHARLTON · RUTH ANN CHARLTON

Created 04/01/1994Registered 05/01/1994
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 19/06/1981Registered 24/06/1981Satisfied 16/12/1993
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 10/07/1978Registered 17/07/1978Satisfied 20/11/1993
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 05/12/1977Registered 08/12/1977Satisfied 16/12/1993
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 05/12/1977Registered 08/12/1977Satisfied 16/12/1993
charge
satisfied

M.E. PRYOR · D. MAY · S. WEBBER · G. MAY WILLIAMS · M G BANCUCY ALL CARE OF HAROLD MICHELMORE AND COMPANY

Created 17/05/1973Registered 17/05/1973Satisfied 20/11/1993
charge
satisfied

A.J. CHIPPERFIELD

Created 17/05/1973Registered 17/05/1973Satisfied 20/11/1993
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 02/03/1972Registered 22/03/1972Satisfied 20/11/1993

Change History

officer appointedCHARLTON, Petra
2026-06-11
officer appointedCHARLTON, Charles Michael
2026-06-11
statusactive
2026-06-11

Active

typeltd
2026-06-11

Private Limited Company

address line1160 Torquay Road
2026-06-11

160 TORQUAY ROAD

post townPaignton
2026-06-11

PAIGNTON

CompanyRankvs 1788+ SIC 47599 peers
56

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees76th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityNo balance sheet data · 0/20
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 strength25/25 pts

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

Employees11/15 pts

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

Liquidity0/20 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

£3.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.0M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

Working capital

Current Assets

Current Liabilities

£208k

Fixed Assets

£907k

Debtors

£0

4avg. employees-3

Tax at Year End(2023)

Corp tax£63k

Director Loans

Company owes directors£74k
Prepared with Silverfin

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
2025-£90k
2024+£613k
2023+£173k
2021+£65k
2020+£123k
20196.30+£67k
20186.79

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.