Company Overview
F W S Carter & Sons Limited is listed at the official companies registry as Active Private Limited Company. The company was incorporated on Thursday 03 July 1986, so this is a well established company. F W S Carter & Sons Limited has been in business for 39 years and 8 months. The accounts status is group and the accounts are next due on Wednesday 31 December 2025.
Registered Address

Greendale Business Park, Woodbury Salterton, Nr Exeter, Devon, EX5 1EW
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Companies House Data
Company NameF W S CARTER & SONS LIMITED
Company Number02033792
Registered Office AddressGreendale Business Park
 Woodbury Salterton
 EX5 1EW
Company CategoryPrivate Limited Company
Company StatusActive
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom
Incorporation Date03/07/1986
Accounting Reference Date Day31
Accounting Reference Date Month3
Accounts Next Due Date31/12/2025
Accounts Last Made Up Date31/03/2024
Accounts Account CategoryGROUP
Returns Next Due Date28/02/2017
Returns Last Made Up Date31/01/2016
Directors & Members
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Alec Carter - Director
(British, 52 years old, born December 1974)
Appointed 16 June 2003
 Active
Mathew Carter - Director
(British, 44 years old, born June 1982)
Appointed 01 October 2007
 Active
Robin Carter - Director
(British, 82 years old, born August 1944)
Rowan Carter - Director
(British, 73 years old, born August 1953)
Thomas Chanter - Director
(British, 34 years old, born August 1992)
Appointed 02 December 2025
 Active
Richard Gibbons - Director
(British, 40 years old, born January 1986)
Appointed 02 December 2025
 Active
Martyn Youell - Director
(British, 42 years old, born August 1984)
Appointed 02 December 2025
 Active
Secretaries
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Other Company Directorships
Alec Carter
ACKLAND CLOSE ESTATE MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED
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EXMOUTH PORT SERVICES COMPANY LIMITED
GREENDALE POWER LTD
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WILLOWGLEN RENEWABLES LIMITED
Mathew Carter
CHRISTINA FISHING LIMITED
EXMOUTH MARINA LTD
EXMOUTH PORT SERVICES COMPANY LIMITED
F W S C (EXMOUTH) LIMITED
GREENDALE LEISURE LTD
GREENDALE LIVING LTD.
GREENDALE POWER LTD
GREENDALE SEAFOODS LTD
TRIPLETOTAL LIMITED
WATERDANCE LIMITED
WATERDANCE TRADING LIMITED
WESTEXE PALLET STORAGE HOLDINGS LIMITED
WESTEXE PALLET STORAGE LIMITED
WILLOWGLEN RENEWABLES LIMITED
Robin Carter
ACKLAND CLOSE ESTATE MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED
ACKLAND CLOSE FLATS MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED
ADULT MOTOCROSS
B.S.M.A.
CHRISTINA FISHING LIMITED
EXMOUTH MARINA LTD
EXMOUTH PORT SERVICES COMPANY LIMITED
F W S C (EXMOUTH) LIMITED
FWSC (LADRAM) LIMITED
GREENDALE LEISURE LTD
GREENDALE LIVING LTD.
GREENDALE POWER LTD
GREENDALE SEAFOODS LTD
THREE ROCKS MANAGEMENT LLP
TRIPLETOTAL LIMITED
WATERDANCE LIMITED
WESTERN FISH PRODUCERS' ORGANISATION LTD
WILLOWGLEN RENEWABLES LIMITED
Rowan Carter
EXMOUTH MARINA LTD
EXMOUTH PORT SERVICES COMPANY LIMITED
F W S C (EXMOUTH) LIMITED
FWSC (LADRAM) LIMITED
GREENDALE LEISURE LTD
GREENDALE LIVING LTD.
GREENDALE POWER LTD
GREENDALE SEAFOODS LTD
TRIPLETOTAL LIMITED
WATERDANCE LIMITED
Thomas Chanter
No companies found
Richard Gibbons
No companies found
Martyn Youell
No companies found
Balance Sheet Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Mar-2024 31-Mar-2014 31-Mar-2013
Balance Sheet
Fixed Assets 31,274,000 31,274,000 30,128,000
Current Assets 9,175,000 9,175,000 7,569,000
Creditors Due Within One Year 9,465,000 9,465,000 7,972,000
Working Cap -290,000 -290,000 -403,000
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 30,984,000 30,984,000 29,725,000
Long-term Liabilities 15,450,000 15,450,000 14,428,000
Net Assets 15,534,000 15,534,000 15,297,000
Share Capital & Reserves
Share Cap 2,000 2,000 2,000
Profit & Loss Reserves 4,745,000 4,745,000 4,459,000
Other Reserves 10,787,000 10,787,000 10,836,000
Shareholders Funds 15,534,000 15,534,000 15,297,000
Common Size Financial Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Mar-2024 31-Mar-2014 31-Mar-2013
Tangible Fixed Assets - - -
Fixed Assets 77.3% 77.3% 79.9%
Stocks Inventory 12.7% 12.7% 11.6%
Debtors 4.9% 4.9% 3.7%
Cash Bank In Hand 0.4% 0.4% 0.5%
Current Assets 22.7% 22.7% 20.1%
Creditors Due Within One Year 23.4% 23.4% 21.1%
Net Current Assets Liabilities -0.7% -0.7% -1.1%
Creditors Due After One Year 38.2% 38.2% 38.3%
Accruals Deferred Income - - -
Provisions For Liabilities Charges - - -
Net Assets Liabilities Including Pension Asset Liability 38.4% 38.4% 40.6%
Called Up Share Capital 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Share Capital Allotted Called Up Paid 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Profit Loss Account Reserve 11.7% 11.7% 11.8%
Shareholder Funds 38.4% 38.4% 40.6%
Capital Employed - - -
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 76.6% 76.6% 78.9%
Financial Ratio Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Mar-2024 31-Mar-2014 31-Mar-2013
Liquidity Ratio 1.0 1.0 0.9
Solvency Ratio 1.6 1.6 1.7
Reserves to Assets 0.1 0.1 0.1
Secured Creditors Unlock full report
Mortgages Charges 75
Mortgages Outstanding 9
Mortgages Part Satisfied 0
Mortgages Satisfied 65
Assets and Debt Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Mar-2024 31-Mar-2014 31-Mar-2013
Assets 40,449,000 40,449,000 37,697,000
Debt 24,915,000 24,915,000 22,400,000
Net Assets/Debt 15,534,000 15,534,000 15,297,000

The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.

As at the balance sheet date current liquid assets were slightly less than short term debt. We would normally view a company broadly neutrally for this. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves appeared positive. We would normally view a company positively for this. The balance sheet indicates the net assets of a good sized company. For the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet the level of net assets suggests a comfortable level of cover for total debts and obligations. The latest accounts are not up-to-date. Later accounts are now overdue. Late filing is not a positive factor. Analysis based on the latest figures available must be taken in the context that the figures are not up-to-date.

Unlock full report  The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.As at the balance sheet date current liquid assets were slightly less than short term debt. We would normally view a company broadly neutrally for this. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves appeared positive. We would normally view a company positively for this. The balance sheet indicates the net assets of a good sized company. For the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet the level of net assets suggests a comfortable level of cover for total debts and obligations. The latest accounts are not up-to-date. Later accounts are now overdue. Late filing is not a positive factor. Analysis based on the latest figures available must be taken in the context that the figures are not up-to-date.   The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.As at the balance sheet date current liquid assets were slightly less than short term debt. We would normally view a company broadly neutrally for this. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves appeared positive. We would normally view a company positively for this. The balance sheet indicates the net assets of a good sized company. For the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet the level of net assets suggests a comfortable level of cover for total debts and obligations. The latest accounts are not up-to-date. Later accounts are now overdue. Late filing is not a positive factor. Analysis based on the latest figures available must be taken in the context that the figures are not up-to-date.

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Public Record Information Unlock full report
Exact Court Judgements
Period of Months Last 12m 13-24m 25-36m 37-48m 49-60m 61-72m
Number of Exact CCJS X Y Y X X Y
Value of Exact CCJS YXY YK S S X KX
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Date Sector Notified Amount Terms
XK-SXY XKXYXK SXSKXYXK £X,000 XS XYSKS
SK-SYY SKXYXKYKKY KSXX KKXXYXS £YY,000 YS XYSKS SK YXXSXS
YK-SXY XKXYXYYK SXSXYXK £SX,000 XS XYSKS
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Payment Analysis

Total Invoices Paid Before
30 days due		 Paid After
30 days due		 Owing Before
30 days due		 Owing after
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Going Concern Valuation

The going concern valuations value the company on the basis that it continues to trade without the threat of liquidation for the foreseeable future. These valuations are primarily profit and cashflow based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XSI,000 Retained Profit £YX,000
Estimated Mid Value £YY,000 EBIT £SY,000
Estimated Low Value £X,000 EBITDA £SSX,000

Liquidation Valuation

The liquidaton valuation values the company as if it were to cease trading and assets were subject to rapid disposal to cover liabilities. This valuation is primarily asset based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XY,000 Total Assets £XIX,000
Estimated Mid Value £Y,000 Net Assets £YX,000
Estimated Low Value £S,000 Tangible Equity £SX,000

The above valuations are based on our own algorithms and take no account of many factors that can influence actual valuations realized and should not therefore be assumed to be accurate.
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First Report Score: (0-10) X
Financial Status Guide:
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9 Strong
8 Very Good
7 Good
6 Above Average
5 Average
4 Below Average
3 Poor
2 Weak
1 Very Weak
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Risk Score (1-100) X
Risk Band Description XXMXMXMX SISX
Risk Assessment Meeting of Creditors
Credit Rating XSKX
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Z Score X
Risk Band XY
Risk Band Description The Z Score is not used for small companies where full accounts are not filed because profit and loss account items are required to calculate the score.

Z Score Bands

1 Low Risk 3.00 and above
2 Caution 2.63 - 2.99
3 Risk of Failure within 2 years 1.24 - 2.62
4 High Probability Failure Below 1.24
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Document Filings
Change of details for Ms Zoe Anne House as a person with significant control on 2 March 2026
Confirmation statement made on 30 January 2026 with no updates
Appointment of Mr Martyn John Youell as a director on 2 December 2025
Appointment of Mr Thomas Fulco French Wolfer Chanter as a director on 2 December 2025
Appointment of Mr Richard Douglas Maurice Gibbons as a director on 2 December 2025
Registration of charge 020337920076, created on 25 November 2025
Change of details for Mr Robin Anthony Bill Carter as a person with significant control on 31 October 2025
Change of details for Mr Alec Robin Bill Carter as a person with significant control on 31 October 2025
Director's details changed for Mr Robin Anthony Bill Carter on 31 October 2025
Director's details changed for Mr Alec Robin Bill Carter on 31 October 2025
Confirmation statement made on 31 January 2025 with no updates
Change of details for Mr Rowan Charles Carter as a person with significant control on 6 February 2025
Change of details for Mr Robin Anthony Bill Carter as a person with significant control on 6 February 2025
Termination of appointment of Peter German as a secretary on 17 September 2024
Termination of appointment of Peter Lewin German as a director on 4 June 2024
Confirmation statement made on 31 January 2024 with updates
Notification of Zoe Anne House as a person with significant control on 14 March 2023
Notification of Alec Robin Bill Carter as a person with significant control on 14 March 2023
Notification of Penelope Beatrice Dart as a person with significant control on 14 March 2023
Confirmation statement made on 31 January 2023 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 31 January 2022 with updates
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