# THISTLE HYDRAULICS LIMITED (SC196070)

> THISTLE HYDRAULICS LIMITED is an active private limited company (company number SC196070) incorporated on 10 May 1999, registered in Stirlingshire. Its registered activity is machining (SIC 25620). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 August 2025, showing net assets of £220k and cash of £163k, with 5 employees on average. Net assets fell 27% on the prior period (£303k).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 1999-05-10
- Registered office: Stirlingshire, FK6 6QE
- SIC 25620: Machining
- Next accounts due: 2027-05-31
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-05-24
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the upper half of 487 comparable companies in Other (median £38k, upper quartile £361k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-31 | £220k | £163k | £142k | £108k | — | — | 5 |
| 2024-08-31 | £303k | £222k | £142k | £101k | — | — | 6 |

current ratio 2.83; size band micro.

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

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £220,048 at 31 August 2025
- Net assets down 25% or more on the prior period: -27.3% vs prior period
- Current assets at least 1.5× creditors within one year: Current ratio 2.83
- Cash at bank of £50,000 or more: Cash £162,809
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 10 May 1999

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## Persons with significant control

- Mrs Dianne Howells — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors, since 2017-05-10
- Mr Edward Geoffrey Howells — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors, since 2017-05-10

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Source: Companies House register snapshot 2026-08-31, Open Government Licence v3.0. Information may have changed since that date and is not advice or a credit reference; check the official record before relying on it. Official record: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/SC196070
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