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S.W. Highland Limited

01898298

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)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

HIGGISON HOUSE 381/383 CITY ROAD, EC1V 1NA
Incorporated 22/03/1985

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 08/12/2025

Due 22/12/2026

On track

Industry

47300
Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialised stores

Officers

Amanda Jane Highland

secretary · Since 08/12/1992

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Also on 5 other boards

Amanda Jane Highland

director · Since 08/12/1992

COMPANY SECRETARY

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Stephen William Highland

director · Since 08/12/1992

PETROL STATION MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 70

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Stephen William Highland

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 70

Higgison House 381/383 City Road, EC1V 1NA

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Amanda Jane Highland

Ceased 01/04/2019

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 03/11/2021Registered 04/11/2021
charge
outstanding

BP OIL UK LIMITED

Created 21/01/2004Registered 29/01/2004
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 21/11/2003Registered 28/11/2003
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 14/03/1997Registered 01/04/1997
charge
satisfied

SHELL U.K. LIMITED

Created 29/11/1991Registered 05/12/1991Satisfied 05/02/2004

CompanyRankvs 722+ SIC 47300 peers
43

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees21th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.77× · 6/20
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.

Liquidity6/20 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 directors with respect to

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£3.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.9M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.2M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£775k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.5M

Current Liabilities

£3.3M

Fixed Assets

£4.2M

Debtors

£294k

Cost of Sales

£16.6M

Admin Expenses

£992k

Profit After Tax

£1.1M

1avg. employees-44

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£189k
Dividends paid£36k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£931k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£0
Assets less current liabilities£3.4M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.77+£995k
20240.47+£205k
20230.59+£657k
20220.46+£80k
20211.11+£180k
20201.34+£41k
20191.14+£608k
20171.30

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.