Richard Preston & Son Limited
00967165
Some Concerns
- No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
- Loss before tax (-10)
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
- 5 outstanding charges (-10)
Details
Compliance
Last accounts
31/12/2024
medium
Next accounts due
30/09/2026
Confirmation statement
Last: 14/08/2025
Due 28/08/2026
Industry
Officers
director · Since 05/11/1991
COMPANY DIRECTOR
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 88
Also on 6 other boards
director · Since 28/01/2019
DIRECTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 33
Also on 4 other boards
director · Since 28/01/2019
DIRECTOR
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 31
Also on 4 other boards
Former
director · Resigned 30/12/2014
secretary · Resigned 30/12/2014
director · Resigned 14/03/2019
director · Resigned 28/02/2020
Persons with Significant Control
Potto Group Limited
Goulton Lane, Potto, Northallerton, DL6 3HX
Reg: 15022050 · Companies House · Private Limited Company
Notified 30/11/2023
Former PSCs
Mrs Anne Preston Mbe
Ceased 30/11/2023
Charges5 outstanding
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Change History
Active
Private Limited Company
POTTO
NORTH YORKSHIRE
CompanyRankvs 1238+ SIC 49410 peers62
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How is this score calculated?
Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.
Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.
Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.
One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.
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
Outstanding charges: -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 31/12/2024
Turnover
£15.6M
Annual revenue
Net Worth
£7.4M
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£1.1M
Cash in the bank
Profit Before Tax
-£148k
Bottom line earnings
Net Current Assets
£10k
Working capital
Current Assets
£4.1M
Current Liabilities
£4.1M
Fixed Assets
£10.6M
Debtors
£2.9M
Cost of Sales
£14.3M
Gross Profit
£1.3M
Admin Expenses
£1.7M
Operating Profit
£46k
Profit After Tax
-£110k
Tax at Year End
People Costs
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.00 | -£1.0M |
| 2023 | 1.09 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.