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Osborne & Sons (Shellfish) Limited

03065501

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

THE OCTAGON SUITE E2, 2ND FLOOR, COLCHESTER, CO1 1TG
Incorporated 07/06/1995

Compliance

Last accounts

31/05/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

28/02/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/02/2026

Due 15/02/2027

On track

Industry

10200
Processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs
10890
Manufacture of other food products
46380
Wholesale of other food, including fish, crustaceans and molluscs
47230
Retail sale of fish, crustaceans and molluscs in specialised stores

Officers

Mr Andrew Joachim Lawrence

director · Since 20/04/2007

FISHERMAN

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Also on 1 other board

Mr Graham David Osborne

director · Since 20/04/2007

FISHERMAN

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 53

Also on 7 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Andrew Joachim Lawrence

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 51

The Octagon, Suite E2, 2nd Floor, Colchester, CO1 1TG

Notified 07/06/2017

Mr Graham David Osborne

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 53

The Octagon, Suite E2, 2nd Floor, Colchester, CO1 1TG

Notified 07/06/2017

Former PSCs

Mr Stephen Lawrence

Ceased 13/12/2018

Mr Peter Graham Osborne

Ceased 13/12/2018

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/05/2022Registered 10/05/2022

CompanyRankvs 61+ SIC 10200 peers
56

Financial strength87th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees14th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.38× · 12/20
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 strength22/25 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.

Liquidity12/20 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 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£1.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£199k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£218k

Working capital

Current Assets

£791k

Current Liabilities

£573k

Fixed Assets

£2.3M

Debtors

£485k

0avg. employees-19

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£106k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£27k
Assets less current liabilities£2.6M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.38+£152k
20241.41+£60k
20231.39-£140k
20221.17-£83k
20212.78+£287k
20203.27+£10k
20197.88+£154k
20187.27—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.