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Thornton Shipbrokers Limited

01177124

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

The Old Temperance House, 34/36 Fore Street, Bovey Tracey, TQ13 9AE
Incorporated 12/07/1974

Compliance

Last accounts

31/07/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/04/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 14/08/2025

Due 28/08/2026

On track

Industry

68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Officers

David Stewart Southcott

secretary · Since 10/08/2014

Nicholas Charles Southcott

director · Since 04/01/2023

British · England · Age 51

David Stewart Southcott

director · Since 04/03/2023

British · England · Age 44

Former

Gordon John Southcott

director · Resigned 31/03/1998

Gillian Southcott

secretary · Resigned 31/03/1998

Gillian Southcott

director · Resigned 01/08/2002

Nicholas Southcott

secretary · Resigned 10/08/2014

Gordon John Southcott

director · Resigned 11/10/2024

William Gordon Southcott

director · Resigned 08/12/2025

Persons with Significant Control

Mr William Gordon Southcott

25–50% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 45

3 North Upton Barns, Kingsbridge, TQ7 3AB

Notified 11/04/2016

Former PSCs

Gillian Southcott

Ceased 11/10/2024

Mr Gordon John Southcott

Ceased 11/10/2024

Mr David Stewart Southcott

Ceased 11/10/2024

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 23/01/2017Registered 24/01/2017
Charge
outstanding

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 22/09/2016Registered 24/09/2016
charge
satisfied

KANSALLIS OSAKE PANKKI

Created 31/07/1990Registered 01/08/1990Satisfied 08/06/2016
charge
satisfied

KOMSALLIS-OSAKE PANKKI.

Created 29/06/1990Registered 03/07/1990Satisfied 08/06/2016
charge
satisfied

CIC - UNION EUROPEENNE INTERNATIONAL ET CIE

Created 13/07/1989Registered 27/07/1989Satisfied 08/06/2016
charge
satisfied

BANCO HISPANO AMERICANO LIMITED

Created 31/07/1987Registered 05/08/1987Satisfied 08/06/2016

Change History

officer appointedSOUTHCOTT, David Stewart
2026-06-08
officer appointedSOUTHCOTT, David Stewart
2026-06-08
officer appointedSOUTHCOTT, Nicholas Charles
2026-06-08
statusactive
2026-06-08

Active

post townBovey Tracey
2026-06-08

BOVEY TRACEY

typeltd
2026-06-08

Private Limited Company

address line1The Old Temperance House
2026-06-08

THE OLD TEMPERANCE HOUSE

CompanyRankvs 9528+ SIC 68209 peers
71

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.4× · 12/20
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 strength24/25 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.

Liquidity12/20 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 31/07/2025

Net Worth

£3.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£350k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£133k

Working capital

Current Assets

£463k

Current Liabilities

£330k

Fixed Assets

£2.5M

Debtors

£113k

4avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£12k

Director Loans

Company owes directors£313k
Directors owe company£34k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£22k
Assets less current liabilities£2.6M
Signed by Mr David Southcott 23 April 2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.40+£93k
202410.06+£84k
20231.14-£997
20221.01+£426k
20211.10+£106k
2020-3.85-£90k
20190.89-£11k
20180.17

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.