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W J Sanderson & Sons Limited

05767811

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
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

MOSS FARM LODGE, DAGGER LANE, PRESTON, PR4 3UU
Incorporated 04/04/2006

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 04/04/2026

Due 18/04/2027

On track

Industry

01610
Support activities for crop production

Officers

David Andrew Sanderson

director · Since 04/04/2006

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Mr William James Sanderson

director · Since 04/04/2006

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 72

Mr Robert Andrew Sanderson

director · Since 07/01/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 33

Persons with Significant Control

Mr David Andrew Sanderson

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 61

12 Wentworth Avenue, Inskip, PR4 0UD

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr William James Sanderson

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 72

7 Sunningdale Place, Inskip, Preston, PR4 0UB

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mrs Catherine Sanderson

Ceased 09/02/2020

Mrs Catherine Sanderson

Ceased 25/07/2022

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 07/03/2007Registered 09/03/2007
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 12/06/2006Registered 15/06/2006Satisfied 02/04/2008

CompanyRankvs 585+ SIC 01610 peers
60

Financial strength80th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees91th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.78× · 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.

Employees14/15 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

£457k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£106k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£102k

Working capital

Current Assets

£352k

Current Liabilities

£454k

Fixed Assets

£1.1M

Debtors

£245k

7avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£14k
Assets less current liabilities£968k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.78+£161k
20240.55+£23k
20230.50+£3k
20220.60+£42k
20210.44+£39k
20200.54+£77k
20190.33—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.