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Wigram & Ware,Limited

00163278

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
83 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

UNIT 317 INDIA MILL BUSINESS CENTRE, DARWEN, BB3 1AE
Incorporated 24/01/1920

Compliance

Last accounts

30/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 07/07/2025

Due 21/07/2026

On track

Industry

47782
Retail sale by opticians

Officers

Mrs Sarah Elizabeth Baldock

director · Since 09/06/2010

OPTOMETRIST

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 51

Mr Imran Hakim

director · Since 26/02/2019

OPTOMETRIST

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48

Also on 457 other boards

Ms Lauren Melissa Thomas

director · Since 30/06/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 38

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Ho2 Management Limited

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

Unit 317, India Mill Business Centre, Darwen, BB3 1AE

Reg: 05476134 · Companies House · Company Limited By Shares

Notified 31/10/2018

Mrs Sarah Elizabeth Baldock

Significant control

British · United Kingdom · Age 51

Unit 317 India Mill Business Centre, Bolton Road, Darwen, BB3 1AE

Notified 08/01/2019

L M Thomas Ltd

Significant control

Unit 317 India Mill Business Centre, Bolton Road, Darwen, BB3 1AE

Reg: 16472846 · Companies House · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 30/06/2025

Former PSCs

Mr Kevin Lionel Smith

Ceased 31/10/2018

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 05/05/2006Registered 17/05/2006
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK LTD

Created 06/04/1960Registered 11/04/1960Satisfied 19/10/2018

CompanyRankvs 2640+ SIC 47782 peers
68

Financial strength88th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.32× · 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 strength22/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 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 31/10/2018

Net Worth

£204k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£23k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£23k

Working capital

Current Assets

£93k

Current Liabilities

£70k

Fixed Assets

£264k

Debtors

£21k

16avg. employees-2

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£287k
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production 18.30 - FRS

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20181.32+£18k
20171.24—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.