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Howitts Limited

00138186

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • 6 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

FLAT 12 HIGH STREET, KETTERING, NN14 2QS
Incorporated 02/11/1914

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 05/10/2025

Due 19/10/2026

On track

Industry

47730
Dispensing chemist in specialised stores

Officers

Mrs Femina Ebrahim

director · Since 07/01/2016

MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Nazim Nizar Ebrahim

director · Since 07/01/2016

PHARMACIST

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 15 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Femina Ebrahim

Significant control

British · England · Age 58

Flat 12 High Street, Desborough, Kettering, NN14 2QS

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Nazim Nizar Ebrahim

Significant control

British · England · Age 57

Flat 12 High Street, Desborough, Kettering, NN14 2QS

Notified 06/04/2016

Fana Enterprises Ltd

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Flat 12, High Street, Kettering,, NN14 2QS

Reg: 07987394 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 25/09/2023

Former PSCs

Howitts Desborough Ltd

Ceased 25/09/2023

Charges6 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 08/05/2018Registered 29/05/2018
Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 03/11/2017Registered 14/11/2017
Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 02/10/2017Registered 02/10/2017
Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 07/01/2016Registered 13/01/2016
Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 07/01/2016Registered 13/01/2016
Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 07/01/2016Registered 13/01/2016
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 29/06/1990Registered 17/07/1990Satisfied 28/07/2010
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 10/10/1988Registered 17/10/1988Satisfied 28/07/2010
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 10/10/1988Registered 17/10/1988Satisfied 12/02/2000
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 23/02/1987Registered 26/02/1987Satisfied 11/07/1988
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 19/11/1986Registered 02/12/1986Satisfied 23/11/2002
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 11/09/1985Registered 12/09/1985Satisfied 28/07/2010
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 04/12/1984Registered 15/12/1984Satisfied 28/07/2010
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 10/09/1981Registered 14/09/1981Satisfied 28/07/2010
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 04/09/1981Registered 14/09/1981Satisfied 12/11/1991
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 16/05/1979Registered 21/05/1979Satisfied 28/07/2010

CompanyRankvs 1152+ SIC 47730 peers
62

Financial strength70th percentile among SIC peers · 18/25
Employees78th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.23× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength18/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees12/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity12/20 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£155k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£95k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£102k

Working capital

Current Assets

£556k

Current Liabilities

£453k

Fixed Assets

£72k

Debtors

£386k

10avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2022)

Dividends paid£220k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£174k

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.23+£11k
20241.34+£25k
20231.39-£43k
20221.36+£112k
20211.95+£0
20202.08+£0
20182.57+£0
20174.11—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.