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Scotton Finance Limited

01855231

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
72 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

STOUR LODGE SHIP HILL, NEAR MANNINGTREE, CO11 2UP
Incorporated 12/10/1984

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

small

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/10/2025

Due 14/11/2026

On track

Industry

64999
Other financial service activities

Officers

Mrs Christine Anne Appleyard

secretary · Since 31/10/1991

BRITISH · Age 78

Also on 7 other boards

Mrs Christine Anne Appleyard

director · Since 31/10/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · Age 78

Also on 7 other boards

David Frederic Appleyard

director · Since 31/10/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · Age 80

Also on 9 other boards

Simon David Appleyard

director · Since 20/04/2000

RETAIL SHOP PARTNER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Persons with Significant Control

Mr. David Frederic Appleyard

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 80

Stour Lodge, Ship Hill, Nr. Manningtree, CO11 2UP

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges4 outstanding

charge
outstanding

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Created 10/07/2009Registered 15/07/2009
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 30/11/2001Registered 06/12/2001
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 15/03/1999Registered 19/03/1999
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 28/03/1996Registered 03/04/1996
charge
satisfied

DAVID FREDERICK APPLEYARD

Created 23/08/1985Registered 05/09/1985Satisfied 20/12/1996
charge
satisfied

DAVID FREDERICK APPLEYARD

Created 18/05/1985Registered 31/05/1985Satisfied 20/12/1996

CompanyRankvs 3661+ SIC 64999 peers
63

Financial strength44th percentile among SIC peers · 11/25
Employees80th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.54× · 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 strength11/25 pts

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

Employees12/15 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£1k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£28k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.8M

Current Liabilities

£390k

Debtors

£1.7M

3avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.5M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20244.54
20233.72
20223.04
20212.71
20203.72
20193.38
20182.62

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.