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Shaws Since1897 Limited

09386571

active
ltd
england wales
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Health Score
63 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

Waterside, Darwen, Blackburn, BB3 3NX
Incorporated 13/01/2015

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 22/10/2025

Due 05/11/2026

On track

Industry

32990
Other manufacturing

Officers

Mrs Angela Marie Pla

secretary · Since 14/07/2017

Esyllt John-Featherby

director · Since 30/04/2024

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Also on 18 other boards

Mrs Rachel Clare Roberts

director · Since 01/02/2025

BUSINESS EXECUTIVE

AMERICAN · UNITED STATES · Age 57

Also on 15 other boards

Mr Nigel Jonathan Dilks

director · Since 10/10/2025

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Also on 11 other boards

Angela Marie Pla

secretary · Since 14/07/2017

Esyllt John-Featherby

director · Since 30/04/2024

British · England · Age 52

Rachel Clare Roberts

director · Since 01/02/2025

American · United States · Age 57

Nigel Jonathan Dilks

director · Since 10/10/2025

British · England · Age 53

Former

Max William Simon Ashton

director · Resigned 14/07/2017

Andrew Simon Clarfield

director · Resigned 14/07/2017

Katherine Anne Hughes

secretary · Resigned 14/07/2017

David James Dare

director · Resigned 31/12/2018

Nicholas Ian Fink

director · Resigned 01/08/2019

John D Lee

director · Resigned 31/01/2020

Ian Ross Walker

director · Resigned 28/11/2022

Cheri Marie Phyfer

director · Resigned 30/11/2023

Steven James Geary

director · Resigned 13/12/2023

Brittany Kathryn Crawford

director · Resigned 08/03/2024

Todd Richard Teter

director · Resigned 31/01/2025

James David Platt

director · Resigned 10/10/2025

Persons with Significant Control

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc

Significant control

520, Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, IL60015

Reg: N/A · Us Incorporated · Incorporated In The State Of Delaware

Notified 14/07/2017

Former PSCs

Mr Max William Ashton

Ceased 14/07/2017

Mr David James Dare

Ceased 14/07/2017

Mr Andrew Simon Clarfield

Ceased 14/07/2017

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 02/02/2015Registered 06/02/2015

Change History

statusactive
2026-06-14

Active

typeltd
2026-06-14

Private Limited Company

address line1Waterside
2026-06-14

WATERSIDE

post townBlackburn
2026-06-14

BLACKBURN

CompanyRankvs 5841+ SIC 32990 peers
42

Financial strength0th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.04× · 20/20
Longevity12 years trading (max 15) · 12/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength0/25 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.

Liquidity20/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity12/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the Company ’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors intend either to liquidate the Company or to cease opera

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Turnover

£8.2M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

-£6.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.1M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£659k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£5.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£7.0M

Current Liabilities

£1.4M

Fixed Assets

£63k

Debtors

£3.6M

Cost of Sales

£8.8M

Gross Profit

-£645k

Admin Expenses

£2.2M

Operating Profit

£131k

Profit After Tax

-£659k

114avg. employees

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.8M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£12k
Assets less current liabilities£5.7M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20245.04-£659k
20233.46

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.