F.A. Gates & Son Limited
03691840
Healthy
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
- 6 outstanding charges (-10)
Details
Compliance
Accounts
Confirmation statement
Industry
Officers
secretary · Since 12/01/1999
NURSERYMAN
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63
Also on 7 other boards
director · Since 12/01/1999
SECRETARY
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 90
Also on 2 other boards
director · Since 12/01/1999
NURSERYMAN
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 63
Also on 7 other boards
director · Since 31/05/2025
DIRECTOR
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 30
Also on 2 other boards
Persons with Significant Control
Gates Family Holdings Ltd
Westwood House, 78 Loughborough Road, Loughborough, LE12 8DX
Reg: 12410715 · England And Wales · Private Company Limited By Shares
Notified 01/02/2020
Former PSCs
Mrs Kathryn Grace Gates
Ceased 01/02/2020
Mr Nigel Anthony Gates
Ceased 01/02/2020
Charges6 outstanding
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CompanyRankvs 1218+ SIC 47990 peers66
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How is this score calculated?
Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.
Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.
Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.
One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.
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
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 original financial statements were authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect t
Key FinancialsYear ending 31/01/2025
Turnover
£16.6M
Annual revenue
Net Worth
£9.4M
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£712k
Cash in the bank
Profit Before Tax
£1.0M
Bottom line earnings
Net Current Assets
£2.0M
Working capital
Current Assets
£5.7M
Current Liabilities
£3.7M
Fixed Assets
£11.2M
Debtors
£1.1M
Cost of Sales
£12.5M
Gross Profit
£4.1M
Admin Expenses
£2.8M
Operating Profit
£1.3M
Profit After Tax
£748k
Tax at Year End(2022)
People Costs
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.56 | +£748k |
| 2024 | 1.58 | +£832k |
| 2023 | 1.25 | +£385k |
| 2022 | 1.20 | +£1.3M |
| 2021 | 1.52 | +£676k |
| 2020 | 1.33 | +£620k |
| 2019 | 1.87 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.