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Nicholls & Sons Ltd

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Private Limited Company
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

SWEETNAP FARM, FROME, BA11 5HP
Incorporated 30/10/2018

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Mr Christopher Fred Nicholls

director · Since 30/10/2018

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 42

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Georgina Maria Nicholls

director · Since 30/10/2018

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 35

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Christopher Fred Nicholls

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 42

Sweetnap Farm, Witham Friary, Frome, BA11 5HP

Notified 30/10/2018

Mrs Georgina Maria Nicholls

Appoint directors

British · England · Age 35

Sweetnap Farm, Witham Friary, Frome, BA11 5HP

Notified 30/10/2018

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 22/07/2024Registered 25/07/2024

CompanyRankvs 34552+ SIC 49410 peers
31

Financial strength42th percentile among SIC peers · 11/25
Employees8th percentile among SIC peers · 1/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.5× · 6/20
Longevity8 years trading (max 15) · 8/15
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.

Employees1/15 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.

Longevity8/15 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

£321

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£16k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£105k

Working capital

Current Assets

£105k

Current Liabilities

£211k

Fixed Assets

£252k

Debtors

£90k

0avg. employees-6

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£2k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£147k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.50—
20241.46-£202k
20232.11+£135k
20221.94+£115k
20211.35—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.