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Macleans (Foils) Limited

03965807

activeactive proposal to strike off
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Has been liquidated
Insolvency history
Confirmation statement overdue
Health Score
40 / 100

Notable Risks

20/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
20/40
Risk
  • Confirmation statement overdue (-10)
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Active insolvency proceedings (-20)

Details

7 - 8 Britannia Business Park, Comet Way, Southend On Sea, SS2 6GE
Incorporated 06/04/2000

Compliance

Last accounts

28/02/2025

small

Next accounts due

30/11/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 06/04/2025

Due 20/04/2026

Overdue

Industry

32990
Other manufacturing

Officers

Mr David John Watson Bsc

director · Since 06/04/2000

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Also on 6 other boards

David John Barnish

secretary · Since 31/01/2010

BRITISH

Mr Paul Stuart Watson

director · Since 01/11/2012

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 43

Also on 2 other boards

David John Watson

director · Since 06/04/2000

British · England · Age 79

David John Barnish

secretary · Since 31/01/2010

British

Paul Stuart Watson

director · Since 01/11/2012

British · England · Age 43

Former

L & A Registrars Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 06/04/2000

L & A Secretarial Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 06/04/2000

David John Watson

secretary · Resigned 08/06/2000

Anthony Swift

director · Resigned 23/02/2001

Anthony Swift

director · Resigned 06/03/2001

Anthony Swift

secretary · Resigned 31/01/2010

Persons with Significant Control

Frith's Flexible Packaging Limited

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

1 The Forum, Coopers Way, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 5TE

Reg: 00647804 · Companies House Registrar · Private Limited Company

Notified 26/09/2025

Former PSCs

Mr David John Watson

Ceased 26/09/2025

Mr Pauk Stuart Watson

Ceased 26/09/2025

Charges0 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 02/07/2019Registered 03/07/2019Satisfied 29/09/2025
charge
satisfied

VENTURE FINANCE PLC

Created 08/09/2009Registered 09/09/2009Satisfied 19/05/2025

Insolvency History2 cases

administration order

Anthony Norman Flynn (practitioner) · Andrew David Conquest (practitioner)

corporate voluntary arrangement

Andrew David Conquest (practitioner)

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-13

Active

typeltd
2026-07-13

Private Limited Company

address line17 - 8 Britannia Business Park
2026-07-13

7 - 8 BRITANNIA BUSINESS PARK

post townSouthend On Sea
2026-07-13

SOUTHEND ON SEA

CompanyRankvs 14379+ SIC 32990 peers
18

Financial strength1th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees13th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.95× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceOne filing overdue · 5/15
Insolvency history -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength0/25 pts

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

Employees2/15 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 compliance5/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Insolvency history: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 28/02/2025

Net Worth

-£449k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£6

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£452k

Working capital

Current Assets

£8.9M

Current Liabilities

£9.4M

Fixed Assets

£2k

Debtors

£8.9M

0avg. employees-1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£449k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.95+£495
20240.95+£314
20230.95

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.