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British Electric Lamps Limited

00167205

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
73 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

BELL HOUSE FOXBRIDGE WAY, NORMANTON, WF6 1TN
Incorporated 07/05/1920

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

group

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 06/07/2025

Due 20/07/2026

Overdue

Industry

27400
Manufacture of electric lighting equipment

Officers

Mr Michael Edwin Grote

director · Since 06/07/1991

ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 89

Mr Ralph Edwin Grote

director · Since 01/09/2004

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 56

Mr Trevor Michael Grote

director · Since 01/09/2004

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 54

Mr Andrew Donald Tearne

secretary · Since 08/02/2022

Also on 1 other board

Mr Benjamin John Hirst

director · Since 28/04/2023

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48

Mr Andrew Donald Tearne

director · Since 05/05/2023

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48

Also on 1 other board

Mr Philip Holt

director · Since 26/06/2023

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Mr Shaun Michael Horsfield

director · Since 26/06/2023

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH,AUSTRALIAN · ENGLAND · Age 53

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Ralph Edwin Grote

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 56

Bell House, Foxbridge Way, Normanton, WF6 1TN

Notified 12/05/2017

Mr Michael Edwin Grote

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 89

Bell House, Foxbridge Way, Normanton, WF6 1TN

Notified 12/05/2017

Mr Trevor Michael Grote

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 54

Bell House, Foxbridge Way, Normanton, WF6 1TN

Notified 12/05/2017

Former PSCs

Mr Michael Edwin Grote

Ceased 12/05/2017

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 15/08/2006Registered 18/08/2006

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 27400 peers
70

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.42× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and 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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2023

Net Worth

£17.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£6.7M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

Working capital

Current Assets

£25.8M

Current Liabilities

£10.7M

Fixed Assets

£2.4M

Debtors

£9.8M

Cost of Sales

£22.3M

Admin Expenses

£7.7M

Profit After Tax

£3.6M

93avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£0
Dividends paid-£2.5M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.6M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20232.42

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.