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M E C Recycling Limited

05023251

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

ANSONS FARM, LINCOLN, LN6 9HS
Incorporated 22/01/2004

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

38320
Recovery of sorted materials

Officers

Mr Andrew Cotton

director · Since 22/01/2004

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Mr Ian Cotton

director · Since 21/01/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Andrew Cotton

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 66

Ansons Farm, Lincoln, LN6 9HS

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Ian Cotton

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 58

Ansons Farm, Swinderby, Lincoln, LN6 9HS

Notified 21/01/2026

Former PSCs

Mr Ian Cotton

Ceased 21/01/2026

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 22/05/2006Registered 25/05/2006

CompanyRankvs 595+ SIC 38320 peers
58

Financial strength79th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees80th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.54× · 6/20
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 strength20/25 pts

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

Employees12/15 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 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 31/01/2025

Net Worth

£524k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£33k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£256k

Working capital

Current Assets

£301k

Current Liabilities

£557k

Fixed Assets

£1.1M

Debtors

£282k

8avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2024)

Corp tax£3k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£842k
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production Advanced 2024 - FRS102_2024

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.54+£101k
20240.94+£15k
20230.99-£100k
20211.90-£10k
20200.98+£21k
20190.64

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.