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Wightman Fishing Co Limited

07775594

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
73 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

155 SAXMUNDHAM ROAD, ALDEBURGH, IP15 5PB
Incorporated 15/09/2011

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

03110
Marine fishing
46380
Wholesale of other food, including fish, crustaceans and molluscs
47230
Retail sale of fish, crustaceans and molluscs in specialised stores

Officers

Mrs Emma Wightman

director · Since 15/09/2011

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Mr Steven Reginald Wightman

director · Since 15/09/2011

FISHERMAN

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Steven Reginald Wightman

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 56

155, Saxmundham Road, Aldeburgh, IP15 5PB

Notified 01/07/2016

Mrs Emma Wightman

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 53

155, Saxmundham Road, Aldeburgh, IP15 5PB

Notified 28/03/2019

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 13/12/2016Registered 13/12/2016

CompanyRankvs 264+ SIC 03110 peers
48

Financial strength45th percentile among SIC peers · 11/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.33× · 2/20
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 strength11/25 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.

Liquidity2/20 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 30/09/2024

Net Worth

£6k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£439k

Working capital

Current Assets

£214k

Current Liabilities

£654k

Fixed Assets

£497k

Debtors

£174k

11avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£9k

Director Loans

Company owes directors£296k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£124k
Assets less current liabilities£58k
Signed by Mr S Wightman 24 March 2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.33-£26k
20230.35-£13k
20220.34+£38k
20210.44+£14k
20200.46+£15k
20190.48-£21k
20180.57

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.