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Swain Lifting Solutions Limited

03098631

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
73 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

Vulcan House, Priory Road, Rochester, ME2 2BD
Incorporated 05/09/1995

Previously known as

Gatwick Plant Limited · until 15/11/2021

Compliance

Last accounts

28/12/2024

small

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 05/09/2025

Due 19/09/2026

On track

Industry

43999
Specialised construction activities

Officers

Matthew George Swain

director · Since 01/10/2015

British · England · Age 49

Robert John Swain

director · Since 01/10/2015

British · United Kingdom · Age 79

Matthew Deer

director · Since 02/01/2018

British · England · Age 50

Stuart James Rigby

director · Since 19/06/2018

British · England · Age 63

Former

Lucy Jane Toon

director · Resigned 10/02/2015

Pauline Anne Elizabeth Toon

secretary · Resigned 01/10/2015

Pauline Anne Elizabeth Toon

director · Resigned 01/10/2015

Robert Peter Arthur Toon

director · Resigned 31/03/2016

Paul Kavanagh

director · Resigned 31/10/2017

Persons with Significant Control

R Swain & Sons Limited

75–100% shares

Vulcan House, Medway Freight Centre, Rochester, ME2 2BD

Reg: 00371501 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Robert John Swain

Ceased 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 28/09/2017Registered 28/09/2017
Charge
satisfied

HSBC ASSET FINANCE (UK) LTD · HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 07/10/2015Registered 07/10/2015Satisfied 14/03/2024

Change History

statusactive
2026-06-07

Active

typeltd
2026-06-07

Private Limited Company

address line1Vulcan House
2026-06-07

VULCAN HOUSE

post townRochester
2026-06-07

ROCHESTER

CompanyRankvs 390+ SIC 43999 peers
79

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.3× · 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.

Employees15/15 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 28/12/2024

Net Worth

£980k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£15k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£771k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.4M

Current Liabilities

£593k

Fixed Assets

£515k

Debtors

£1.3M

23avg. employees+1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.3M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.30+£439k
20231.22

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.