R.C. Austin Limited

00254274

active

Private Limited Company

england wales

Companies House

Health Score

80 / 100

Healthy

30/30

Filing

20/30

Financial

30/40

Risk

Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
12 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

82 SAINT JOHN STREET, EC1M 4JN

Incorporated 18/02/1931

Compliance

Last accounts

01/02/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/10/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 09/08/2025

Due 23/08/2026

On track

Industry

47190

Other retail sale in non-specialised stores

Officers

David Charles Austin

director · Since 09/08/1991

MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 75

Also on 7 other boards

Mary Elaine White

director · Since 09/08/1991

PERSONNEL MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 76

Also on 3 other boards

Mary Elaine White

secretary · Since 23/12/1993

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 76

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

David Charles Austin

ownership-of-shares-25-to-50-percent-as-trust

voting-rights-25-to-50-percent-as-trust

British · England · Age 75

82 Saint John Street, EC1M 4JN

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Stephen Pallister

ownership-of-shares-25-to-50-percent-as-trust

voting-rights-25-to-50-percent-as-trust

British · United Kingdom · Age 63

82, St John Street, London, EC1M 4JN

Notified 26/10/2024

Mary Elaine White

ownership-of-shares-25-to-50-percent-as-trust

voting-rights-25-to-50-percent-as-trust

British · England · Age 76

82 Saint John Street, EC1M 4JN

Notified 26/10/2024

Former PSCs

Mary Elaine White

Ceased 26/10/2024

Mr Paul Kerr Ashton

Ceased 22/08/2025

Charges12 outstanding

Charge

outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 20/04/2020Registered 21/04/2020

Charge

outstanding

DAVID CHARLES AUSTIN AS GENERAL TRUSTEE OF THE R.C AUSTIN 1990 PENSION PLAN · CHRISTINE LOUISE AUSTIN AS GENERAL TRUSTEE OF THE R.C AUSTIN 1990 PENSION PLAN · MARY ELAINE WHITE AS GENERAL TRUSTEE OF THE R.C AUSTIN 1990 PENSION PLAN

Created 20/06/2019Registered 21/06/2019

charge

outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 10/12/2001Registered 12/12/2001

charge

outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 01/07/1992Registered 08/07/1992

charge

outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 01/07/1992Registered 08/07/1992

charge

outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 01/07/1992Registered 08/07/1992

charge

outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 01/07/1992Registered 08/07/1992

charge

outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 01/07/1992Registered 08/07/1992

charge

outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 01/07/1992Registered 08/07/1992

charge

outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 01/07/1992Registered 08/07/1992

charge

outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 01/07/1992Registered 08/07/1992

charge

outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 30/04/1970Registered 04/05/1970

CompanyRankvs 2460+ SIC 47190 peers
57

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25

Employees39th percentile among SIC peers · 6/15

LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.69× · 16/20

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.

Employees6/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity16/20 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 01/02/2025

Net Worth

£6.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.0M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£337k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£870k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.1M

Current Liabilities

£1.3M

Fixed Assets

£6.3M

Debtors

£102k

Admin Expenses

£1.4M

Profit After Tax

£227k

1avg. employees-105

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£103k

Dividends paid£1k

People Costs(2022)

NI contributions£75k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£7.1M

Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

Year	Current Ratio	Implied Profit
2025	1.69	+£226k
2024	1.43	+£335k
2023	1.29	+£309k
2022	2.03	+£350k
2021	2.47	—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.