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Charles Ransford & Son Limited

01185122

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

THE SAWMILL, BISHOPS CASTLE, SY9 5AQ
Incorporated 25/09/1974

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/05/2025

Due 15/05/2026

On track

Industry

16100
Sawmilling and planing of wood

Officers

James Patrick Devitt

secretary · Since 23/02/2024

Alfred John Bryan Evans

director

British

Alistair William Evans

director · Since 01/01/2011

British

Claire Jane Evans

director · Since 01/01/2019

British

Thomas Wyn Jones

director · Since 01/01/2019

British

Robert Craig Leitch

director · Since 01/01/2011

British

Christopher John Offa

director · Since 01/01/2023

Welsh

Former

Stephen Thomas Green

secretary · Resigned 23/02/2024

William Luis Alan Evans

director · Resigned 27/12/2016

Christopher George Parry

director · Resigned 31/10/2006

Stephen Hugh Turner

director · Resigned 31/03/2017

Peter David Walters

director · Resigned 30/11/2008

Gordon Waugh

director · Resigned 31/12/2005

David Mark White

director · Resigned 24/04/2013

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 16100 peers
79

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 11.17× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -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.

Employees14/15 pts

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

Liquidity20/20 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

Going concern doubt: -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 original financial statements were authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect t

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Turnover

£17.5M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£36.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£12.6M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£2.9M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£24.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£27.2M

Current Liabilities

£2.4M

Fixed Assets

£13.2M

Debtors

£2.9M

Cost of Sales

£13.0M

Gross Profit

£4.6M

Admin Expenses

£2.9M

Profit After Tax

£2.3M

56avg. employees

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.0M
NI contributions£320k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£37.9M
Signed by Class 1Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202411.17+£2.3M
202317.64

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.