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Fox (Chain Saws) Limited

01196246

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
73 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

BANK CHAMBERS BROOK STREET, SOUTHAMPTON, SO32 1AX
Incorporated 13/01/1975

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/08/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 19/02/2026

Due 05/03/2027

On track

Industry

47789
Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores

Officers

Mrs Ellen Maud Cooke Fox

director · Since 19/02/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 89

Malcolm Fox

director · Since 19/02/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Mr Nigel Fox

director · Since 01/04/2011

MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 52

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Sylvia Morant

director · Since 01/04/2011

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Ellen Maud Cooke Fox

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 89

Bank Chambers, Brook Street, Southampton, SO32 1AX

Notified 12/08/2023

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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charge
satisfied

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charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 07/12/1992Registered 16/12/1992Satisfied 22/04/2005
charge
satisfied

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Created 10/08/1989Registered 17/08/1989Satisfied 22/04/2005
charge
satisfied

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Created 17/07/1989Registered 25/07/1989Satisfied 21/07/2000
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 19/02/1982Registered 26/02/1982Satisfied 20/03/1990

CompanyRankvs 868+ SIC 47789 peers
70

Financial strength92th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees48th percentile among SIC peers · 7/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.55× · 20/20
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 strength23/25 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.

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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/08/2024

Net Worth

£472k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£111k

Working capital

Current Assets

£136k

Current Liabilities

£24k

Fixed Assets

£361k

Debtors

£136k

2avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£472k
Signed by Mrs Sylvia Morant 7 August 2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20245.55-£28k
20234.30+£450k
20227.09+£0
20217.95+£0
20201.28+£0
20191.27+£0
20181.28—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.