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K.W. Reader & Sons Limited

02709454

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 12 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

THE DUNES, SOUTH SHIELDS, NE33 2LD
Incorporated 24/04/1992

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 13/02/2026

Due 27/02/2027

On track

Industry

47250
Retail sale of beverages in specialised stores
92000
Gambling and betting activities
93210
Activities of amusement parks and theme parks
93290
Other amusement and recreation activities

Officers

Mrs Gillian Reader

secretary · Since 24/04/1992

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Also on 8 other boards

Mr Kenneth William Reader

director · Since 24/04/1992

AMUSEMENT CATERER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Gillian Reader

director · Since 01/05/1995

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Also on 8 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Kenneth William Reader

75–100% shares

British · England · Age 62

The Dunes, South Shields, NE33 2LD

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges12 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 29/11/2024Registered 04/12/2024
Charge
outstanding

BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 26/07/2024Registered 15/08/2024
charge
outstanding

C AND R LIMITED

Created 12/02/2010Registered 23/02/2010
charge
outstanding

KENNETH READER

Created 12/02/2010Registered 23/02/2010
charge
outstanding

LOMBARD NORTH CENTRAL PLC

Created 29/10/2008Registered 31/10/2008
charge
satisfied

BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 24/10/2008Registered 25/10/2008Satisfied 09/08/2024
charge
outstanding

BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 26/03/2008Registered 28/03/2008
charge
outstanding

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 08/02/2008Registered 09/02/2008
charge
outstanding

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 26/04/2007Registered 03/05/2007
charge
outstanding

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 23/03/2007Registered 07/04/2007
charge
outstanding

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 19/10/2005Registered 05/11/2005
charge
outstanding

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 26/03/2002Registered 04/04/2002
charge
outstanding

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 26/03/2002Registered 04/04/2002

CompanyRankvs 370+ SIC 47250 peers
62

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.36× · 2/20
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 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.

Liquidity2/20 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 30/04/2026

Net Worth

£3.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£148k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£528k

Working capital

Current Assets

£296k

Current Liabilities

£824k

Fixed Assets

£5.6M

Debtors

£108k

50avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£74k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£5.1M
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production Advanced 2025 - FRS102_2025

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20260.36+£162k
20250.31+£56k
20240.43+£170k
20230.50

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.