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A. J. Charlton & Sons Limited

01277185

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • 10 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

THE SAWMILLS, NR FROME, BA11 2RH
Incorporated 15/09/1976

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

16100
Sawmilling and planing of wood

Officers

Mr Peter James Charlton

secretary · Since 10/11/1991

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 73

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Adrian Derek Charlton

director · Since 10/11/1991

TIMBER MERCHANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 1 other board

Mr David Graham Charlton

director · Since 10/11/1991

TIMBER MERCHANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 71

Mr Peter James Charlton

director · Since 10/11/1991

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Matthew Charlton

director · Since 22/08/2019

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 43

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CompanyRankvs 88+ SIC 16100 peers
68

Financial strength85th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.29× · 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 strength21/25 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 29/10/2025

Net Worth

£1.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£85k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£766k

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.4M

Current Liabilities

£2.6M

Fixed Assets

£1.3M

Debtors

£1.5M

76avg. employees-1

Tax at Year End(2024)

Corp tax£3k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£7k
Bank loans & overdrafts£193k
Assets less current liabilities£2.1M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.29+£62k
20241.30+£250k
20231.25

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.