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W.Frank Gadsby Limited

00212975

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

22 MARKET PLACE, LE1 5GF
Incorporated 03/04/1926

Compliance

Last accounts

28/02/2025

micro entity

Next accounts due

30/11/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 08/04/2026

Due 22/04/2027

On track

Industry

47789
Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores

Officers

Mr Peter John Gadsby

director · Since 11/07/1991

FINE ART RETAILER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 67

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Peter John Gadsby

Significant control
significant-influence-or-control-as-trust
significant-influence-or-control-as-firm

British · England · Age 67

22 Market Place, LE1 5GF

Notified 06/04/2016

Gadsby Letting Ltd

75–100% shares

12, Stoneygate Avenue, Leicester, LE2 3HE

Reg: 14576306 · Companies House Uk · Limited Company

Notified 15/06/2023

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 30/03/2006Registered 01/04/2006
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 14/08/2000Registered 17/08/2000Satisfied 03/04/2012
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 04/12/1992Registered 08/12/1992Satisfied 17/02/2006
charge
satisfied

JOHN F GADSBY

Created 08/01/1975Registered 10/01/1975Satisfied 17/08/2000
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 31/05/1972Registered 05/06/1972Satisfied 17/02/2006

CompanyRankvs 289+ SIC 47789 peers
76

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees77th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 12.4× · 20/20
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 strength24/25 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.

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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 28/02/2025

Net Worth

£872k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£987k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.1M

Current Liabilities

£87k

5avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£987k
Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202512.40-£114k
202416.03+£142k
20236.19+£384k
20224.79+£30k
20214.70+£59k
20201.43-£8k
20190.49+£2k
20180.47—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.