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J. Atkinson & Co. (Lancaster) Limited

05347928

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

12 CHINA STREET, LANCASTER, LA1 1EX
Incorporated 31/01/2005

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/01/2026

Due 14/02/2027

On track

Industry

46370
Wholesale of coffee, tea, cocoa and spices
47250
Retail sale of beverages in specialised stores

Officers

Ian Rodger Steel

director · Since 31/01/2005

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Susan Elizabeth Steel

director · Since 31/01/2005

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Caspar Steel

director · Since 19/03/2021

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 34

Maitland Steel

director · Since 19/03/2021

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 37

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Ian Rodger Steel

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 68

7 Campbell House, Campbell Drive, Lancaster, LA1 3SA

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Susan Elizabeth Steel

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 66

7 Campbell House, Campbell Drive, Lancaster, LA1 3SA

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HANDELSBANKEN PLC

Created 19/04/2024Registered 22/04/2024
Charge
outstanding

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 29/07/2016Registered 02/08/2016
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 11/02/2005Registered 12/02/2005Satisfied 11/10/2016

CompanyRankvs 260+ SIC 46370 peers
65

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.89× · 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 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.

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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£355k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£83k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£25k

Working capital

Current Assets

£196k

Current Liabilities

£221k

Fixed Assets

£747k

Debtors

£44k

42avg. employees-4

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£722k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.89+£154k
20241.05+£82k
20230.89-£189k
20221.60+£168k
20211.06+£50k
20200.57-£494
20190.52—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.