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Pce Automation Limited

03801408

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
63 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

Ellough Road, Beccles, NR34 7TE
Incorporated 06/07/1999

Previously known as

P.C.E. Automation Limited · until 08/01/2019

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 11/05/2026

Due 25/05/2027

On track

Industry

28990
Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery

Officers

Mr James Bryan Cook

director · Since 06/07/1999

ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 6 other boards

Mr David William Nolloth

director · Since 01/04/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Harry Alexander Cook

director · Since 03/02/2022

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 30

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Keith Gregory

director · Since 01/01/2023

NON EXEC DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 84

Also on 9 other boards

Mr Shaun Adrian Wigley

director · Since 23/01/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 42

Also on 1 other board

Mr Oliver Joe Cook

director · Since 17/05/2024

ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 27

Also on 1 other board

Mr Robert Philip Pounder

director · Since 29/10/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48

James Bryan Cook

director · Since 06/07/1999

British · England · Age 55

David William Nolloth

director · Since 01/04/2016

British · England · Age 46

Harry Alexander Cook

director · Since 03/02/2022

British · England · Age 30

Keith Gregory

director · Since 01/01/2023

British · United Kingdom · Age 84

Shaun Adrian Wigley

director · Since 23/01/2023

British · England · Age 42

Oliver Joe Cook

director · Since 17/05/2024

British · England · Age 27

Robert Philip Pounder

director · Since 29/10/2024

British · England · Age 48

Former

London Law Services Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 06/07/1999

London Law Secretarial Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 06/07/1999

Terrence Michael Cook

secretary · Resigned 15/03/2016

Terrence Michael Cook

director · Resigned 15/03/2016

Gary Ernest Cook

director · Resigned 08/06/2017

David Andrew Cullen

director · Resigned 23/09/2019

Peter Andrew Utting

director · Resigned 23/12/2022

Sarah Louise Cook

director · Resigned 27/02/2024

Nicholas Parker

director · Resigned 15/01/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Pce Group Limited

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

C/O Pce Automation Limited, Ellough Road, Beccles, NR34 7TE

Reg: 09137040 · Companies House · Limited By Shares

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 06/06/2023Registered 12/06/2023
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 26/10/2012Registered 31/10/2012Satisfied 23/05/2023
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/12/2001Registered 19/12/2001Satisfied 23/05/2023
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 16/08/1999Registered 01/09/1999Satisfied 23/05/2023

Change History

statusactive
2026-08-24

Active

typeltd
2026-08-24

Private Limited Company

address line1Ellough Road
2026-08-24

ELLOUGH ROAD

post townBeccles
2026-08-24

BECCLES

officer appointedCOOK, Harry Alexander
2026-08-24
officer appointedCOOK, James Bryan
2026-08-24
officer appointedCOOK, Oliver Joe
2026-08-24
officer appointedGREGORY, Keith
2026-08-24
officer appointedNOLLOTH, David William
2026-08-24
officer appointedPOUNDER, Robert Philip
2026-08-24
officer appointedWIGLEY, Shaun Adrian
2026-08-24

CompanyRankvs 286+ SIC 28990 peers
61

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.23× · 12/20
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 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.

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

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 financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Turnover

£14.9M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£5.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.4M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£160k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£1.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£10.1M

Current Liabilities

£8.3M

Fixed Assets

£5.6M

Debtors

£6.6M

Cost of Sales

£11.6M

Gross Profit

£3.3M

Admin Expenses

£3.6M

Operating Profit

-£133k

Profit After Tax

£32k

141avg. employees+14

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£47k
Dividends paid£447k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£5.4M
NI contributions£529k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£423k
Assets less current liabilities£7.5M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.23+£32k
20231.88

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.