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A.P. (East Anglia) Limited

03376167

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

MERTON, THETFORD, IP25 6QL
Incorporated 27/05/1997

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

10390
Other processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables

Officers

Mr James Neil Percival Cranston

director · Since 11/09/2009

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 77

Also on 20 other boards

Mrs Susi Ella Softley

secretary · Since 01/04/2020

Persons with Significant Control

Mr James Neil Percival Cranston

Significant control

British · England · Age 77

Merton, Thetford, IP25 6QL

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Sophie Tyler-Whittle

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 49

Merton, Thetford, IP25 6QL

Notified 01/06/2025

Mrs Georgina Clare Valentine

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 48

Merton, Thetford, IP25 6QL

Notified 01/03/2026

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CompanyRankvs 53+ SIC 10390 peers
69

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees88th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.13× · 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 strength24/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees13/15 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£3.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£29k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£666k

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.7M

Current Liabilities

£5.1M

Fixed Assets

£4.0M

Debtors

£3.3M

15avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£4.6M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.13+£298k
20231.14+£254k
20211.15+£877k
20201.13+£169k
20191.00+£93k
20181.05—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.