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Scott & Cox Ltd

04360502

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

22 Paradise Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3HP
Incorporated 25/01/2002

Previously known as

Wood Engineering (Metalworkers) Ltd · until 06/06/2019
Wood Engineering Limited · until 11/03/2002

Compliance

Last accounts

28/02/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/11/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 25/01/2026

Due 08/02/2027

On track

Industry

43999
Specialised construction activities

Officers

Keith Robert Towers

director · Since 25/01/2002

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 74

Mrs Janette Patricia Towers

secretary · Since 25/01/2002

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 67

Also on 5 other boards

Mrs Janette Patricia Towers

director · Since 19/04/2002

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 67

Also on 5 other boards

Keith Robert Towers

director · Since 25/01/2002

British · United Kingdom · Age 74

Janette Patricia Towers

secretary · Since 25/01/2002

British

Janette Patricia Towers

director · Since 19/04/2002

British · United Kingdom · Age 67

Former

Sdg Secretaries Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 25/01/2002

Sdg Registrars Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 25/01/2002

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Janette Patricia Towers

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 67

22 Paradise Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3HP

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Keith Robert Towers

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 74

22, Paradise Road, Chelmsford, CM1 3HP

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 21/08/2002Registered 31/08/2002

Change History

status → active
2026-07-12

Active

type → ltd
2026-07-12

Private Limited Company

address line1 → 22 Paradise Road
2026-07-12

22 PARADISE ROAD

post town → Chelmsford
2026-07-12

CHELMSFORD

CompanyRankvs 15046+ SIC 43999 peers
51

Financial strength89th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees57th percentile among SIC peers · 9/15
LiquidityNo balance sheet data · 0/20
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 strength22/25 pts

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

Employees9/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity0/20 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 28/02/2025

Net Worth

£271k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£22

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£5k

Working capital

Current Assets

—

Current Liabilities

£5k

Fixed Assets

£291k

2avg. employees+4
Prepared with v2025.67.1 limited_company_frs_102_section_1a_v1_1_3 companies_house

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
2025—-£2k
2024—-£3k
20230.18—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.