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James Hargreaves(Plumbers'Merchants)Limited

00188491

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
75 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 11 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

JAMES HARGREAVES, BURNLEY, BB11 3JT
Incorporated 14/03/1923

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 07/11/2025

Due 21/11/2026

On track

Industry

46740
Wholesale of hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies

Officers

Mr Carl Andrew Bridge

director · Since 19/09/2007

PLUMBERS MERCHANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 3 other boards

Mr David Eddison

director · Since 23/11/2007

PLUMBERS MERCHANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 2 other boards

Mr William Davies

director · Since 05/10/2009

MERCHANTING SALES

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Chander Mohan Sharma

director · Since 10/09/2016

FINANCIAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Gary David Beaumont

director · Since 31/07/2019

PLUMBERS MERCHANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Martin Healy

director · Since 31/07/2019

PLUMBERS MERCHANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Simon Craig Jackson

director · Since 31/07/2019

PLUMBERS MERCHANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Jack Daniel Rothwell

director · Since 19/05/2022

COMPANY DIRECTOR

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 34

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Chander Mohan Sharma

secretary · Since 28/02/2023

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

James Hargreaves Pm Ltd

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

James Hargreaves Pm Ltd, Parliament Street, Burnley, BB11 3JT

Reg: 6523057 · Companies House Uk · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Gordon John Rothwell

Significant control

English · Portugal · Age 66

James Hargreaves, Todmorden Road, Burnley, BB11 3JT

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges11 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 08/10/2021Registered 11/10/2021
charge
outstanding

JEWSON LIMITED

Created 29/03/2011Registered 15/04/2011
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 14/02/2008Registered 15/02/2008
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 14/02/2008Registered 15/02/2008
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 14/02/2008Registered 15/02/2008
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 14/02/2008Registered 15/02/2008
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 14/02/2008Registered 15/02/2008
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 01/05/1992Registered 15/05/1992
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 01/05/1992Registered 15/05/1992
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 17/01/1986Registered 05/02/1986
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 23/03/1984Registered 12/04/1984
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 10/01/1983Registered 18/01/1983
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 10/01/1983Registered 18/01/1983
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 10/01/1983Registered 18/01/1983
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 10/01/1983Registered 18/01/1983

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 46740 peers
70

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.15× · 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

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£45.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£4.2M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£9.6M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£36.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£54.1M

Current Liabilities

£17.2M

Fixed Assets

£9.4M

Debtors

£29.4M

Cost of Sales

£94.9M

Admin Expenses

£24.9M

Profit After Tax

£7.1M

376avg. employees+17

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£909k
Dividends paid£3.0M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£15.3M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£36k
Assets less current liabilities£46.3M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20243.15+£45.7M
20222.32-£37.7M
20213.12+£4.2M
20202.64+£4.3M
20192.69—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.