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J.Barbour & Sons,Limited

00124201

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

SIMONSIDE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, TYNE & WEAR, NE34 9PD
Incorporated 11/09/1912

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

group

Next accounts due

31/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 17/02/2026

Due 03/03/2027

On track

Industry

14190
Manufacture of other wearing apparel and accessories

Officers

Dame Margaret Barbour

director · Since 24/06/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 86

Also on 6 other boards

Mrs Helen Mary Barbour

director · Since 14/08/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Ian Melvin Beattie

director · Since 29/04/1997

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 72

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Stephen Mitchell Buck

director · Since 27/03/2000

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 68

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Ian Richard Sime

director · Since 30/10/2017

SUPPLY CHAIN DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Also on 1 other board

Mr Paul Robert Wilkinson

director · Since 01/05/2019

GROUP DEPUTY MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Mr Ian Donald Bergin

director · Since 01/05/2019

MENSWEAR FASHION DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Paul Gibson

director · Since 01/02/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Also on 1 other board

Mr Paul Gibson

secretary · Since 01/02/2026

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Dame Margaret Barbour

50–75% shares

British · England · Age 86

Simonside Industrial Estate, Tyne & Wear, NE34 9PD

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Helen Frances Tavroges

significant-influence-or-control-as-trust

British · England · Age 67

Womble Bond Dickinson Llp, Helix, The Spark, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 5DE

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Helen Mary Barbour

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 59

Simonside Industrial Estate, Tyne & Wear, NE34 9PD

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr George William Straker

significant-influence-or-control-as-trust

British · England · Age 83

29, Portland Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1QS

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Ian Melvin Beattie

Ceased 25/09/2023

Mr Stephen Mitchell Buck

Ceased 25/09/2023

Mrs Brenda Readman-Bell

Ceased 18/08/2017

Mr Ian Richard Sime

Ceased 25/09/2023

Mr Ian Donald Bergin

Ceased 25/09/2023

Mr Paul Robert Wilkinson

Ceased 25/09/2023

Mr Joseph Matthew Bernhoeft

Ceased 22/09/2023

Mr Owain Ryan Llewellyn-Pace

Ceased 08/03/2023

Charges0 outstanding

charge
satisfied

THE MAYOR AND COMMINALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

Created 15/02/2013Registered 22/02/2013Satisfied 29/05/2013
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 07/05/2004Registered 20/05/2004Satisfied 04/05/2005
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 17/07/2003Registered 22/07/2003Satisfied 17/11/2006
charge
satisfied

SCOTTISH BORDERS ENTERPRISE LIMITED

Created 30/08/1995Registered 28/09/1995Satisfied 28/09/2005
charge
satisfied

THE ENGLISH INDUSTRIAL ESTATES CORPORATION

Created 17/11/1981Registered 04/12/1981Satisfied 26/08/1994
charge
satisfied

THE ENGLISH INDUSTRIAL ESTATES CORPORATION

Created 21/10/1980Registered 23/10/1980Satisfied 26/08/1994
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 08/04/1957Registered 12/04/1957Satisfied 11/04/2000

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 14190 peers
80

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.68× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
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.

Longevity15/15 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 or the 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 c

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£200.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£90.9M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£173.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£220.9M

Current Liabilities

£47.2M

Fixed Assets

£29.7M

Debtors

£23.9M

Profit After Tax

£31.8M

1062avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£1.1M
Dividends paid£30.0M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£203.4M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20254.68+£1.9M
20245.16+£2.2M
20235.13+£25.8M
20224.52+£2.4M
20217.48+£8.8M
20206.55+£14.3M
20196.17

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.