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Thomas Bell & Sons Limited

01271192

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

BIGBY ROAD, NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE, DN20 8RA
Incorporated 30/07/1976

Compliance

Last accounts

30/06/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/03/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 13/01/2026

Due 27/01/2027

On track

Industry

46110
Agents selling agricultural raw materials, livestock, textile raw materials and semi-finished goods

Officers

Mr Andrew Martin Major

director · Since 08/02/1992

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 63

Also on 2 other boards

Paula Major

secretary · Since 30/11/1992

OFFICE CLERK

BRITISH · Age 62

Mr Matthew Peter Holden Dawson

director · Since 15/01/2014

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 48

Miss Kelly Louise Major

director · Since 28/03/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 32

Persons with Significant Control

Former PSCs

Mr Andrew Martin Major

Ceased 25/10/2022

Charges10 outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 46110 peers
70

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.48× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -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.

Employees15/15 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

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 30/06/2025

Turnover

£132.1M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£34.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£11.8M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£2.2M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£29.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£49.5M

Current Liabilities

£20.0M

Fixed Assets

£5.9M

Debtors

£18.9M

Cost of Sales

£123.5M

Gross Profit

£8.6M

Admin Expenses

£6.5M

Operating Profit

£2.2M

Profit After Tax

£1.6M

81avg. employees+13

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£197k
Dividends paid£700k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.2M
NI contributions£356k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£1.4M
Assets less current liabilities£35.5M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.48+£851k
20242.47+£2.5M
20233.02—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.