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J.A. Townson & Sons Limited

01352919

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
79 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

WEST END, SKIPTON, BD23 4HE
Incorporated 14/02/1978

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2024

medium

Next accounts due

31/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 18/01/2026

Due 01/02/2027

On track

Industry

68100
Buying and selling of own real estate

Officers

Mr William Townson

secretary · Since 29/01/1992

AGRICULTURAL ENGINEER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 77

Also on 11 other boards

Mr William Townson

director · Since 29/01/1992

AGRICULTURAL ENGINEER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 77

Also on 11 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr William Townson

75–100% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 77

West End, Skipton, BD23 4HE

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 6184+ SIC 68100 peers
57

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees19th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 112.12× · 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 strength24/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees3/15 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 director with respect to going con

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/10/2024

Turnover

£23k

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£1.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£91

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£205k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£727k

Working capital

Current Assets

£734k

Current Liabilities

£7k

Fixed Assets

£666k

Debtors

£734k

Admin Expenses

£5k

Profit After Tax

£162k

0avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£3k
Dividends paid£62k

Director Loans

Company owes directors£81

Balance Sheet

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

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
2024112.12+£100k
2023131.78+£16k
2022132.44+£60k
2021130.15+£16k
2020126.77+£16k
2019124.09+£16k
2018133.56—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.