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South Coast Catering Equipment Limited

01877857

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Confirmation statement overdue
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

20/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Confirmation statement overdue (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

4 Cornfield Terrace, Eastbourne, BN21 4NN
Incorporated 16/01/1985

Previously known as

Lacesystem Limited · until 31/01/1985

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 29/12/2024

Due 12/01/2026

Overdue

Industry

46900
Non-specialised wholesale trade

Officers

Mr Michael George Barnes

director · Since 29/12/1991

CATERING & KITCHEN DESIGN CONSULTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Also on 21 other boards

Mr Paul John Barnes

director · Since 06/04/2002

ELECTRICIAN

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Michael George Barnes

secretary · Since 10/07/2008

CATERING & KITCHEN DESIGN CONSULT.

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Also on 21 other boards

Mrs Susannah Ruth Garcia

director · Since 02/03/2026

BRITISH · AUSTRALIA · Age 46

Also on 2 other boards

Michael George Barnes

director

British · England · Age 79

Paul John Barnes

director · Since 06/04/2002

British · England · Age 53

Michael George Barnes

secretary · Since 10/07/2008

British

Susannah Ruth Garcia

director · Since 02/03/2026

British · Australia · Age 46

Former

Michael George Barnes

secretary · Resigned 19/07/2000

Allen Richard Pescodd

secretary · Resigned 10/07/2008

Christian Michael Barnes

director · Resigned 03/09/2013

John Christopher Barnes

director · Resigned 02/10/2016

Persons with Significant Control

M.G.B. Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Commercial House, Units 4 & 5 Apex Park, Hailsham, BN27 3JU

Reg: 01877882 · 01877882 · Limited Company-Limited By Shares

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 06/02/1996Registered 27/02/1996
charge
satisfied

THE CUSTODIAN TRUSTEES OF TRUSTEE SAVINGS BANK ENGLAND AND WALES.

Created 08/08/1985Registered 15/08/1985Satisfied 08/12/1999
charge
satisfied

JOHN CHRISTOPHER BARNES

Created 08/05/1985Registered 21/05/1985
charge
satisfied

MICHAEL GEORGE BARNES

Created 08/05/1985Registered 21/05/1985
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 08/05/1985Registered 14/05/1985Satisfied 01/04/2000
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 08/05/1985Registered 14/05/1985

Change History

statusactive
2026-06-14

Active

typeltd
2026-06-14

Private Limited Company

address line14 Cornfield Terrace
2026-06-14

4 CORNFIELD TERRACE

post townEastbourne
2026-06-14

EASTBOURNE

officer appointedBARNES, Michael George
2026-06-14
officer appointedBARNES, Michael George
2026-06-14
officer appointedBARNES, Paul John
2026-06-14
officer appointedGARCIA, Susannah Ruth
2026-06-14

CompanyRankvs 4486+ SIC 46900 peers
51

Financial strength32th percentile among SIC peers · 8/25
Employees87th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.38× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceOne filing overdue · 5/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength8/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 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 compliance5/15 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

£100

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£281k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£361k

Working capital

Current Assets

£622k

Current Liabilities

£261k

Fixed Assets

£10k

Debtors

£333k

Profit After Tax

£59k

6avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£371k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20242.38
20232.69
20222.00
20211.58
20201.03
20190.94
20180.65

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.