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J.L.C. Groundworks (Holdings) Limited

11728469

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

THE BOAT HOUSE, BLACKPOOL ROAD, PRESTON, PR3 0NB
Incorporated 14/12/2018

Compliance

Last accounts

31/05/2025

group

Next accounts due

28/02/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 13/12/2025

Due 27/12/2026

On track

Industry

64209
Activities of other holding companies

Officers

Mr John Leslie Cookson

director · Since 14/12/2018

SUBCONTRACTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 61

Also on 1 other board

Mr Paul Brown

director · Since 04/03/2019

NONE

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 45

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Sheila Margaret Cookson

director · Since 04/03/2019

NONE

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 68

Persons with Significant Control

Mr John Leslie Cookson

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

British · United Kingdom · Age 61

The Boat House, Blackpool Road, St Michaels, Preston, PR3 0NB

Notified 14/12/2018

Mrs Sheila Margaret Cookson

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 68

The Boat House, Blackpool Road, St Michaels, Preston, PR3 0NB

Notified 04/03/2019

CompanyRankvs 577+ SIC 64209 peers
73

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 6.34× · 20/20
Longevity8 years trading (max 15) · 8/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 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.

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

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

identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and parent company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concer

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£14.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£4.2M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£2.5M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£10.8M

Working capital

Current Assets

£12.8M

Current Liabilities

£2.0M

Fixed Assets

£4.5M

Debtors

£3.6M

Cost of Sales

£11.4M

Admin Expenses

£926k

Profit After Tax

£1.9M

54avg. employees+51

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£591k
Dividends paid-£128k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.3M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£15.3M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20256.34+£7.8M
202412.13+£251k
202358.17—
202276.31—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.