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Arthur Spriggs & Sons Limited

01566195

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

Healthy

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

Details

274 WELLINGBOROUGH ROAD, NORTHANTS, NN10 9XP
Incorporated 04/06/1981

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

medium

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 19/10/2025

Due 02/11/2026

On track

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Derek Spriggs

secretary · Since 24/04/2007

British

Christopher Spriggs

director

British

Derek Spriggs

director

British

Peter Spriggs

director

British

Former

Jean Spriggs

secretary · Resigned 24/04/2007

Arthur John Spriggs

director · Resigned 11/11/2025

Derek Spriggs

director · Resigned 31/07/2011

Jean Spriggs

director · Resigned 24/04/2007

Nicholas Spriggs

director · Resigned 01/06/2018

CompanyRankvs 17910+ SIC 49410 peers
72

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.48× · 12/20
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.

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

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

performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the entity's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least 12 months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going conce

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Turnover

£6.9M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£4.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£338k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£622k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.9M

Current Liabilities

£1.3M

Fixed Assets

£3.4M

Debtors

£1.0M

Cost of Sales

£5.4M

Gross Profit

£1.6M

Admin Expenses

£1.9M

Operating Profit

-£353k

Profit After Tax

-£340k

58avg. employees-6

Tax at Year End

VAT£172k

Director Loans

Company owes directors£406k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.2M
NI contributions£233k

Balance Sheet

Interest payable£7k
Assets less current liabilities£4.0M
Signed by Mr C Spriggs 20/12/2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20251.48-£340k£3.4M
20242.12-£782k
20232.40

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.