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Thomson Sawmills Limited

03179745

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Private Limited Company
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Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 11 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

THE SAWMILL SHORTTHORN ROAD, NORWICH, NR10 5NT
Incorporated 28/03/1996

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

16100
Sawmilling and planing of wood

Officers

Mr Brian Thomson

director · Since 29/04/1996

SAWMILLER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 70

Mrs Mary Jane Thomson

director · Since 29/04/1996

P A

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Mary Jane Thomson

secretary · Since 09/03/1998

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 68

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Carly Jane Reid

director · Since 28/02/2008

CO DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 46

Mr Jamie Brian Thomson

director · Since 28/02/2008

CO DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Laura Grimwood

director · Since 28/02/2008

CO DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 37

Also on 2 other boards

Oliver Thomson

director · Since 01/09/2010

SAWMILL OPERATOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 34

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Thomson Sawmills Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Sylvan House, Short Thorn Road, Norwich, NR10 4DE

Reg: 08299304 · England And Wales · Limited Company

Notified 20/11/2016

Former PSCs

Thomson Sawmills Holdings Limited

Ceased 06/04/2016

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CompanyRankvs 65+ SIC 16100 peers
65

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.73× · 16/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding 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.

Employees14/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity16/20 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/07/2025

Turnover

£19.7M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£9.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£293k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£790k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£4.8M

Working capital

Current Assets

£11.3M

Current Liabilities

£6.5M

Fixed Assets

£6.3M

Debtors

£8.2M

Cost of Sales

£15.3M

Gross Profit

£4.3M

Admin Expenses

£3.7M

Operating Profit

£847k

Profit After Tax

£591k

62avg. employees+6

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£179k
Dividends paid-£783k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.1M
NI contributions£219k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£200k
Assets less current liabilities£11.0M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.73-£74k
20242.27+£657k
20232.35+£1.4M
20221.41+£2.8M
20211.18+£2.3M
20200.91

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.