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Doughty Brothers Limited

00493921

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

DOUGHTY'S FABRIC WAREHOUSE, HEREFORD, HR1 1EG
Incorporated 06/04/1951

Compliance

Last accounts

30/06/2025

unaudited abridged

Next accounts due

31/03/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 30/11/2025

Due 14/12/2026

On track

Industry

47190
Other retail sale in non-specialised stores

Officers

Mrs Ruth Margaret Doughty

director · Since 30/11/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 72

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Matthew Doughty

director · Since 01/12/2003

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 45

Mrs Ruth Margaret Doughty

secretary · Since 01/12/2007

COMPANY SECRETARY

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 71

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Matthew Dennis Connolly

director · Since 27/03/2012

DIRECTOR

IRISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 46

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Ruth Margaret Doughty

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 72

2, Wyevale Business Park, Hereford, HR4 7BS

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Matthew Dennis Connolly

Significant control

Irish · United Kingdom · Age 46

2, Wyevale Business Park, Hereford, HR4 7BS

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Matthew Doughty

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 45

2, Wyevale Business Park, Hereford, HR4 7BS

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 06/12/2010Registered 09/12/2010

CompanyRankvs 1676+ SIC 47190 peers
67

Financial strength83th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.05× · 12/20
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 strength21/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees14/15 pts

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

Liquidity12/20 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 30/06/2025

Net Worth

£41k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£20k

Working capital

Current Assets

£435k

Current Liabilities

£415k

Fixed Assets

£25k

Debtors

£30k

14avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£46k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.05+£0
20251.05—
20240.99—
20230.96+£11k
20220.96-£62k
20211.13-£24k
20201.15-£20k
20191.09-£31k
20181.15—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.