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S. L. Matthews Ltd

08467381

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

1 Tape Street, Cheadle, Stoke On Trent, ST10 1BB
Incorporated 02/04/2013

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/03/2026

Due 14/04/2027

On track

Industry

43120
Site preparation

Officers

Mr Steven Lee Matthews

director · Since 02/04/2013

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Also on 4 other boards

Mrs Karen Matthews

director · Since 01/01/2014

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Also on 4 other boards

Steven Lee Matthews

director · Since 02/04/2013

British · United Kingdom · Age 59

Karen Matthews

director · Since 01/01/2014

British · United Kingdom · Age 58

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Steven Lee Matthews

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 59

1 Tape Street, Cheadle, Stoke On Trent, ST10 1BB

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Karen Matthews

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 58

1 Tape Street, Cheadle, Stoke On Trent, ST10 1BB

Notified 06/04/2016

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-19

Active

typeltd
2026-07-19

Private Limited Company

address line11 Tape Street
2026-07-19

1 TAPE STREET

post townStoke On Trent
2026-07-19

STOKE ON TRENT

CompanyRankvs 2592+ SIC 43120 peers
30

Financial strength4th percentile among SIC peers · 1/25
Employees58th percentile among SIC peers · 9/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.04× · 2/20
Longevity13 years trading (max 15) · 13/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength1/25 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.

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.

Longevity13/15 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 section 1A Small Entities "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006. 2.2. Going Concern Disclosure The directors have not identified any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

-£33k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£770

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£209k

Working capital

Current Assets

£9k

Current Liabilities

£218k

Fixed Assets

£183k

Debtors

£8k

2avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£5k

Director Loans

Company owes directors£187k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£27k
Signed by Mr Steven Matthews Mrs Karen Matthews 8th May 2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20250.04-£19k
20240.23-£26k£138k
20230.47

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.