# JAMES & SON LIMITED (01172074)

> JAMES & SON LIMITED is an active private limited company (company number 01172074) incorporated on 29 May 1974, registered in Wickford. Its registered activity is plastering (SIC 43310). Latest abridged accounts cover the period ending 31 December 2024, showing net assets of £1.26m and cash of £521k, with 6 employees on average. As abridged accounts, no profit and loss account is filed, so turnover and profit are not public. Net assets rose 31% on the prior period (£961k).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 1974-05-29
- Registered office: Wickford, SS11 8YU
- SIC 43310: Plastering
- Next accounts due: 2026-09-30
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-06-12
- Accounts type: UNAUDITED ABRIDGED

By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 188 comparable companies in Essex (median £4,376, upper quartile £19k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | £1.26m | £521k | £824k | £264k | — | — | 6 |
| 2023-12-31 | £961k | £250k | £813k | £175k | — | — | 6 |

current ratio 5.77; size band micro.

## Filing and accounts signals (facts, not a rating)

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £1,257,839 at 31 December 2024
- Net assets up 10% or more on the prior period: +30.9% vs prior period
- Current assets at least 1.5× creditors within one year: Current ratio 5.77
- Cash at bank of £50,000 or more: Cash £521,208
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 29 May 1974
- Accounts past their due date: Due 30 September 2026

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## Persons with significant control

- James & Son Plasterers Holdings Ltd (corporate-entity) — owns 75–100% of shares; holds 75–100% of voting rights, since 2020-11-26

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