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Silver Knitting Machines Ltd.

02558902

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
71 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

Atlanta House, John White Business Centre Midland Road, Higham Ferrers, Rushden, NN10 8DN
Incorporated 15/11/1990

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 30/09/2025

Due 14/10/2026

On track

Industry

46640
Wholesale of machinery for the textile industry and of sewing and knitting machines

Officers

Frank Raymond Langley

director · Since 06/05/2009

LEATHER MERCHANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 75

Also on 1 other board

Frank Raymond Langley

secretary · Since 01/12/2009

BRITISH

Also on 1 other board

Frank Raymond Langley

director · Since 06/05/2009

British · England · Age 75

Frank Raymond Langley

secretary · Since 01/12/2009

British

Former

Veronica Ann Foy

secretary · Resigned 15/05/1998

Kenneth David Foy

director · Resigned 18/11/1998

Lucinda Clare Steiner

secretary · Resigned 19/05/1999

Garry Lance Carter

director · Resigned 30/04/2001

Winifred Rosemary Sheath

director · Resigned 24/04/2009

Winifred Rosemary Sheath

secretary · Resigned 24/04/2009

Terence Robert Cawthorne

director · Resigned 06/05/2009

Terence Nelson Boswood

director · Resigned 26/03/2010

William George Kimberley

director · Resigned 14/09/2022

Mary Elizabeth Kimberley

director · Resigned 14/09/2022

Persons with Significant Control

Frank Raymond Langley

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

British · England · Age 75

Lymington House, 4, Cemetery Lane, Rushden, NN10 8DR

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr William George Kimberley

Ceased 14/09/2022

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC (TRADING AS BOTH CLYDESDALE BANK AND YORKSHIRE BANK)

Created 14/03/2012Registered 15/03/2012
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 01/09/2003Registered 03/09/2003

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-13

Active

typeltd
2026-07-13

Private Limited Company

address line1Atlanta House, John White Business Centre Midland Road
2026-07-13

ATLANTA HOUSE, JOHN WHITE BUSINESS CENTRE MIDLAND ROAD

post townRushden
2026-07-13

RUSHDEN

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 46640 peers
78

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees94th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.85× · 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 strength24/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 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

£1.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.2M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.2M

Current Liabilities

£773k

Fixed Assets

£19k

Debtors

£461k

7avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£96k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.4M
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production Advanced 2023 - FRS102_2023

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.85+£292k
20232.92

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.