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Thorntons Lollies Limited

01095013

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
68 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

WHITSEND 426 BRADFORD ROAD, WAKEFIELD, WF2 0QW
Incorporated 08/02/1973

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

10520
Manufacture of ice cream

Officers

Mr David Nigel Thornton

director · Since 05/06/1992

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 70

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Deborah Danielle Thornton

director · Since 10/03/2014

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Harry Thornton & Sons Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

City Works, Ackroyd Street, Leeds, LS27 8PZ

Reg: 00911366 · England And Wales Registry · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

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MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 13/11/1998Registered 17/11/1998Satisfied 10/02/2026
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 30/04/1993Registered 04/05/1993Satisfied 10/02/2026
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 12/08/1988Registered 15/08/1988Satisfied 10/02/2026
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 02/12/1985Registered 05/12/1985
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 25/09/1984Registered 28/09/1984Satisfied 09/02/2026

CompanyRankvs 289+ SIC 10520 peers
30

Financial strength3th percentile among SIC peers · 1/25
Employees47th percentile among SIC peers · 7/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.09× · 2/20
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 strength1/25 pts

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

Employees7/15 pts

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

Liquidity2/20 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 31/12/2025

Net Worth

-£246k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£25k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£246k

Working capital

Current Assets

£25k

Current Liabilities

£271k

2avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2023)

VAT£6k

Director Loans

Company owes directors£2k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£246k
Signed by Mr David Thornton 20/02/2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20250.09+£0
20250.09+£3k
20240.08-£4k
20230.10-£140k£116k
20220.45+£5k£116k
20210.47-£96k£258k
20201.24-£234k£174k
20193.27-£92k£200k
20183.22

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.