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The Tool Connection Limited

01968900

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
82 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

36 Lichfield Street, Walsall, WS1 1TJ
Incorporated 05/12/1985

Previously known as

Laser Tools Limited · until 01/04/2005
Tool Connection Limited(The) · until 21/09/1998
Atlasdeal Limited · until 07/01/1986

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 19/06/2025

Due 03/07/2026

On track

Industry

46900
Non-specialised wholesale trade

Officers

Edward George Altham

director · Since 02/04/2012

British · England · Age 56

Michael Alan Bamford

director · Since 24/05/2019

British · England · Age 51

Mark Blackbourn

director · Since 24/05/2019

British · England · Age 54

Mark Softley

director · Since 01/10/2020

British · England · Age 62

Former

Ann Lois Smith

secretary · Resigned 13/11/1998

Ann Lois Smith

director · Resigned 13/11/1998

Brendan Allen

director · Resigned 13/12/2017

Paulette Anne Brisker

secretary · Resigned 24/05/2019

Paulette Anne Brisker

director · Resigned 24/05/2019

Martin Trevor Smith

director · Resigned 22/07/2024

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Martin Trevor Smith

Significant control

British · England · Age 76

36, Lichfield Street, Walsall, WS1 1TJ

Notified 22/05/2024

The Tool Connection Holdings Ltd

75–100% shares

Unit 2, Kineton Road, Southam, CV47 0DR

Notified 22/05/2024

Mr Edward George Altham

Significant control

British · England · Age 56

36, Lichfield Street, Walsall, WS1 1TJ

Notified 04/09/2025

Former PSCs

Mr Martin Trevor Smith

Ceased 22/05/2024

Charges4 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 26/08/2011Registered 01/09/2011
charge
outstanding

BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 22/06/2011Registered 06/07/2011
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 23/12/2009Registered 04/01/2010Satisfied 16/10/2025
charge
outstanding

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 10/10/2003Registered 23/10/2003
charge
outstanding

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 10/10/2003Registered 23/10/2003
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 05/06/1998Registered 25/06/1998Satisfied 08/11/2003
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 30/01/1992Registered 11/02/1992Satisfied 08/11/2003
charge
satisfied

HILL SAMUEL COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 05/08/1991Registered 07/08/1991Satisfied 16/10/2025
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 08/06/1987Registered 19/06/1987Satisfied 08/11/2003

Change History

statusactive
2026-06-09

Active

typeltd
2026-06-09

Private Limited Company

address line136 Lichfield Street
2026-06-09

36 LICHFIELD STREET

post townWalsall
2026-06-09

WALSALL

officer appointedALTHAM, Edward George
2026-06-09
officer appointedBAMFORD, Michael Alan
2026-06-09
officer appointedBLACKBOURN, Mark
2026-06-09
officer appointedSOFTLEY, Mark
2026-06-09

CompanyRankvs 70+ SIC 46900 peers
70

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 12.22× · 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 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.

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 directors with respect to

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£29.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£5.6M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£2.6M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£23.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£25.8M

Current Liabilities

£2.1M

Fixed Assets

£6.0M

Debtors

£9.8M

Cost of Sales

£10.1M

Admin Expenses

£8.9M

Profit After Tax

£1.9M

134avg. employees-3

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£395k
Dividends paid£200k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£4.2M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£92k
Bank loans & overdrafts£442k
Assets less current liabilities£29.7M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202412.22-£15k
202313.68+£1.6M
202213.13+£1.2M
20218.20+£2.1M
20208.17+£4.0M
20188.16

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.