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Thornton Brothers Limited

03233425

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Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

NORTH SEATON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE63 0YB
Incorporated 02/08/1996

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

45200
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles

Officers

Mr George Thornton

director · Since 02/08/1996

GARAGE PROPIETOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 74

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Keith Thornton

director · Since 02/08/1996

GARAGE PROPIETOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 68

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Susan Thornton

secretary · Since 02/10/1996

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 67

Also on 9 other boards

Mrs Sharon Thornton

director · Since 10/09/2012

ADMIN/ACCOUNTS

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 63

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Susan Thornton

director · Since 10/09/2012

ADMIN/ACCOUNTS

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 67

Also on 9 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Thornton Brothers Holdings Limited

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

Thornton Brothers, North Seaton Industrial Estate, Northumberland, NE63 0YB

Reg: 14192055 · Registrar Of England And Wales · Private Limited Company

Notified 19/09/2025

Former PSCs

Mrs Susan Thornton

Ceased 19/09/2025

Mrs Sharon Thornton

Ceased 19/09/2024

Mr Keith Thornton

Ceased 19/09/2025

Mr George Thornton

Ceased 19/09/2025

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CompanyRankvs 6341+ SIC 45200 peers
66

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.87× · 6/20
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.

Liquidity6/20 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 30/11/2024

Net Worth

£2.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£771k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£273k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.8M

Current Liabilities

£2.1M

Fixed Assets

£3.4M

Debtors

£915k

47avg. employees+2

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£95k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£3.1M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.87+£66k
20230.92—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.