Company Overview
W. G. Buchanan & Son Limited is listed at the official companies registry as Active Private Limited Company. The company was incorporated on Wednesday 15 January 1964, so this is a well established company. W. G. Buchanan & Son Limited has been in business for 62 years and 3 months. The accounts status is total exemption full and the accounts are next due on Wednesday 31 December 2025.
Registered Address

3 Sloefield Drive, Trooperslane Ind Est, Carrickfergus, Co Antrim, BT38 8GX
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Companies House Data
Company NameW. G. BUCHANAN & SON LIMITED
Company NumberNI005836
Registered Office Address3 Sloefield Drive
 Trooperslane Ind Est
 BT38 8GX
Company CategoryPrivate Limited Company
Company StatusActive
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom
Incorporation Date15/01/1964
Accounting Reference Date Day31
Accounting Reference Date Month3
Accounts Next Due Date31/12/2026
Accounts Last Made Up Date31/03/2025
Accounts Account CategoryTOTAL EXEMPTION FULL
Returns Next Due Date02/07/2017
Returns Last Made Up Date04/06/2016
Directors & Members
Secretaries
No Secretaries Appointed
Balance Sheet Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Mar-2025 31-Mar-2015 31-Mar-2014
Balance Sheet
Fixed Assets 1,262,245 1,262,245 1,291,579
Current Assets 1,108,552 1,108,552 1,006,800
Creditors Due Within One Year 994,906 994,906 937,865
Working Cap 113,646 113,646 68,935
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 1,375,891 1,375,891 1,360,514
Long-term Liabilities 287,050 287,050 386,724
Net Assets 1,088,841 1,088,841 973,790
Share Capital & Reserves
Share Cap 22,500 22,500 22,500
Profit & Loss Reserves 1,039,113 1,039,113 924,062
Other Reserves 27,228 27,228 27,228
Shareholders Funds 1,088,841 1,088,841 973,790
Common Size Financial Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Mar-2025 31-Mar-2015 31-Mar-2014
Tangible Fixed Assets - - -
Fixed Assets 53.2% 53.2% 56.2%
Stocks Inventory 19.3% 19.3% 18.9%
Debtors 27.4% 27.4% 24.6%
Cash Bank In Hand 0.0% 0.0% 0.3%
Current Assets 46.8% 46.8% 43.8%
Creditors Due Within One Year 42.0% 42.0% 40.8%
Net Current Assets Liabilities 4.8% 4.8% 3.0%
Creditors Due After One Year 12.1% 12.1% 16.8%
Accruals Deferred Income - - -
Provisions For Liabilities Charges - - -
Net Assets Liabilities Including Pension Asset Liability 45.9% 45.9% 42.4%
Called Up Share Capital 0.9% 0.9% 1.0%
Share Capital Allotted Called Up Paid 0.9% 0.9% 1.0%
Profit Loss Account Reserve 43.8% 43.8% 40.2%
Shareholder Funds 45.9% 45.9% 42.4%
Capital Employed - - -
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 58.0% 58.0% 59.2%
Financial Ratio Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Mar-2025 31-Mar-2015 31-Mar-2014
Liquidity Ratio 1.1 1.1 1.1
Solvency Ratio 1.8 1.8 1.7
Reserves to Assets 0.4 0.4 0.4
Secured Creditors Unlock full report
Mortgages Charges 7
Mortgages Outstanding 7
Mortgages Part Satisfied 0
Mortgages Satisfied 0
Assets and Debt Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Mar-2025 31-Mar-2015 31-Mar-2014
Assets 2,370,797 2,370,797 2,298,379
Debt 1,281,956 1,281,956 1,324,589
Net Assets/Debt 1,088,841 1,088,841 973,790

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.

The current section of the balance sheet has positive working capital. We would normally consider this positively. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves appeared positive. We would normally view a company positively for this. 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.

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.The current section of the balance sheet has positive working capital. We would normally consider this positively. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves appeared positive. We would normally view a company positively for this. 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 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.The current section of the balance sheet has positive working capital. We would normally consider this positively. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves appeared positive. We would normally view a company positively for this. 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.

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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
Supplier Credit Limits Unlock full report
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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Total Invoices Paid Before
30 days due		 Paid After
30 days due		 Owing Before
30 days due		 Owing after
30 days due
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Company Valuation Analysis Unlock full report

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

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First Report Score: (0-10) X
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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
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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
Confirmation statement made on 4 June 2025 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 4 June 2024 with no updates
Termination of appointment of Frederick Philip Johnston as a director on 8 December 2023
Confirmation statement made on 4 June 2023 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 4 June 2022 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 4 June 2021 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 4 June 2020 with no updates
Appointment of Mr Aaron Colin Edward Platt as a director on 1 April 2020
Secretary's details changed for Mr Jonathan Robert Mcveigh on 1 April 2020
Termination of appointment of Olive Phyllis Mcveigh as a director on 31 March 2020
Director's details changed for Mr Jonathan Robert Mcveigh on 1 April 2020
Director's details changed for Mr Frederick Philip Johnston on 1 April 2020
Confirmation statement made on 4 June 2019 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 4 June 2018 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 4 June 2017 with updates
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