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Southern Tools Limited

02679305

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Has been liquidated
Insolvency history
Health Score
60 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
10/40
Risk
  • Active insolvency proceedings (-20)
  • 6 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

15 Gilmais, Great Bookham, Leatherhead, KT23 4RP
Incorporated 15/01/1992

Previously known as

Firmament Holdings Limited · until 13/03/1992

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

micro entity

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 14/01/2026

Due 28/01/2027

On track

Industry

28990
Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery
46180
Agents specialised in the sale of other particular products

Officers

Mr Geoffrey Robert Winning

director · Since 15/01/1992

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 76

Also on 9 other boards

Mr Geoffrey Robert Winning

secretary · Since 22/12/1992

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 76

Also on 9 other boards

Geoffrey Robert Winning

director · Since 15/01/1992

British · United Kingdom · Age 76

Geoffrey Robert Winning

secretary · Since 22/12/1992

British

Former

Instant Companies Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 15/01/1992

Swift Incorporations Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 15/01/1992

John Houliston

secretary · Resigned 02/12/1992

John Mark Hall

director · Resigned 11/11/2005

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Geoffrey Robert Winning

75–100% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 76

15 Gilmais, Leatherhead, KT23 4RP

Notified 14/01/2017

Charges6 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 03/07/2001Registered 10/07/2001
charge
outstanding

SOUTHERN SLOOT LIMITED

Created 25/02/1992Registered 11/03/1992
charge
outstanding

GEOFFREY WINNING

Created 25/02/1992Registered 07/03/1992
charge
outstanding

JOHN HALL

Created 25/02/1992Registered 07/03/1992
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 25/02/1992Registered 05/03/1992
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 25/02/1992Registered 05/03/1992

Insolvency History1 case

corporate voluntary arrangement

Martin Charles Armstrong (practitioner)

Change History

statusactive
2026-06-16

Active

typeltd
2026-06-16

Private Limited Company

address line115 Gilmais
2026-06-16

15 GILMAIS

post townLeatherhead
2026-06-16

LEATHERHEAD

officer appointedWINNING, Geoffrey Robert
2026-06-16
officer appointedWINNING, Geoffrey Robert
2026-06-16

CompanyRankvs 998+ SIC 28990 peers
45

Financial strength53th percentile among SIC peers · 13/25
Employees13th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 31.89× · 20/20
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 strength13/25 pts

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

Employees2/15 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

Insolvency history: -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

£52k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£46k

Working capital

Current Assets

£47k

Current Liabilities

£1k

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£52k
Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202431.89+£3k
202352.81-£2k
202220.76-£2k
202122.52+£424
202018.16-£518
201914.68+£193
201817.75+£2k
201725.44

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.