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Ashby & Thornton Limited

02134049

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Has been liquidated
Insolvency history
Health Score
68 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
18/40
Risk
  • Active insolvency proceedings (-20)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

25 CASTLE STREET, HERTFORD, SG14 1HH
Incorporated 21/05/1987

Compliance

Last accounts

30/06/2025

micro entity

Next accounts due

31/03/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 22/04/2026

Due 06/05/2027

On track

Industry

68320
Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis

Officers

Mr James Douglas Thornton

director · Since 28/01/1988

CIVIL ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 78

Also on 65 other boards

Mr James Douglas Thornton

secretary · Since 13/12/1994

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 78

Also on 65 other boards

Vivienne Janet Thornton

director · Since 13/12/1994

NURSE & COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 77

Also on 8 other boards

Mr Alastair James Harold Thornton

director · Since 25/01/2021

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr James Douglas Thornton

75–100% shares

British · England · Age 78

25, Castle Street, Hertford, SG14 1HH

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

JAMES DOUGLAS THORNTON AND VIVIENNE JANET THORNTON

Created 26/02/2007Registered 02/03/2007
charge
satisfied

BANQUE NATIONALE DE PARIS PLC

Created 12/04/1989Registered 13/04/1989Satisfied 02/03/2007
charge
satisfied

BANQUE NATIONALE DE PARIS PLC

Created 12/04/1989Registered 13/04/1989Satisfied 02/03/2007
charge
satisfied

BANQUE NATIONALE DE PARIS PLC

Created 12/04/1989Registered 13/04/1989Satisfied 02/03/2007
charge
satisfied

BANQUE NATIONALE DE PARIS PLC

Created 12/04/1989Registered 13/04/1989Satisfied 02/03/2007
charge
satisfied

BANQUE NATIONALE DE PARIS PLC

Created 12/04/1989Registered 13/04/1989Satisfied 02/03/2007
charge
satisfied

BANQUE NATIONALE DE PARIS PLC

Created 12/04/1989Registered 13/04/1989Satisfied 02/03/2007
charge
satisfied

BANQUE NATIONALE DE PARIS PLC.

Created 12/04/1989Registered 13/04/1989Satisfied 02/03/2007
charge
satisfied

CAPITAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED

Created 24/02/1989Registered 15/03/1989Satisfied 02/03/2007
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 04/08/1988Registered 05/08/1988Satisfied 02/03/2007
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 04/08/1988Registered 05/08/1988Satisfied 02/03/2007
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 04/08/1988Registered 05/08/1988Satisfied 02/03/2007
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 04/08/1988Registered 05/08/1988Satisfied 02/03/2007
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 04/08/1988Registered 05/08/1988Satisfied 02/03/2007
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 04/08/1988Registered 05/08/1988Satisfied 02/03/2007
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 04/08/1988Registered 05/08/1988Satisfied 02/03/2007

Insolvency History8 cases

receiver manager

Ian Allan (practitioner)

receiver manager

Ian Allan (practitioner)

receiver manager

Ian Allan (practitioner)

receiver manager

Ian Allan (practitioner)

receiver manager

Ian Allan (practitioner)

receiver manager

Ian Allan (practitioner)

receiver manager

Ian Allan (practitioner)

administrative receiver

Maurice Charles Withall (practitioner) · Ian Allan (practitioner)

CompanyRankvs 3796+ SIC 68320 peers
62

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees79th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.6× · 16/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10Insolvency history -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.

Employees12/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity16/20 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

Insolvency history: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/06/2025

Net Worth

£416k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£191k

Working capital

Current Assets

£507k

Current Liabilities

£317k

Fixed Assets

£412k

2avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End(2018)

Corp tax£22k

People Costs(2018)

Wages & salaries£15k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£603k
Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.60-£22k
20241.69-£32k
20231.79-£34k
20220.96-£34k
20210.27-£34k
20200.41-£30k
20190.15+£1.0M
20180.04—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.