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Henry Ling Limited

00224715

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

THE DORSET PRESS, DT1 1HD
Incorporated 28/09/1927

Compliance

Last accounts

30/06/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/03/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 12/01/2026

Due 26/01/2027

On track

Industry

18129
Printing (other than printing of newspapers and printing of labels)

Officers

Rita Margaret Kennett

secretary · Since 12/01/1992

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 84

Also on 11 other boards

Mr Anthony Victor Kennett

director · Since 12/01/1992

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 88

Also on 1 other board

Rita Margaret Kennett

director · Since 12/01/1992

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 84

Also on 11 other boards

Ms Helen Margaret Kennett

director · Since 14/09/2007

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Mark William Kennett

director · Since 14/09/2007

FINANCIAL DIRECTOR

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 11 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

The Dorset Press Limited

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

C/O Henry Ling Limited, Prince Of Wales Road, Dorchester, DT1 1HD

Reg: 01671043 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 12/04/2026

Former PSCs

Mr Anthony Victor Kennett

Ceased 12/04/2026

Charges0 outstanding

charge
satisfied

CHELTENHAM AND GLOUCESTER BUILDING SOCIETY

Created 07/04/1989Registered 13/04/1989Satisfied 10/03/1999
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 03/06/1986Registered 10/06/1986Satisfied 15/04/1992
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 30/04/1984Registered 11/05/1984Satisfied 15/04/1992
charge
satisfied

FORWARD TRUST LIMITED

Created 01/03/1984Registered 03/03/1984Satisfied 15/04/1992
charge
satisfied

FFI (UK FINANCE) PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY.

Created 14/02/1983Registered 04/03/1983Satisfied 15/04/1992
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 20/01/1982Registered 29/01/1982

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 18129 peers
80

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.87× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -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

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 original financial statements were authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect t

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/06/2025

Turnover

£7.1M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£5.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.9M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£18k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£3.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.5M

Current Liabilities

£928k

Fixed Assets

£2.5M

Debtors

£1.4M

Operating Profit

-£82k

Profit After Tax

-£113k

80avg. employees-2

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid-£100k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.6M
NI contributions£261k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£6.1M
Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20254.87-£213k
20244.49

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.