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Ash & Lacy Automotive Limited

00529602

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
55 / 100

Notable Risks

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

ASH & LACY HOUSE, SMETHWICK, B66 2RL
Incorporated 25/02/1954

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/06/2026

Due 15/06/2027

On track

Industry

25990
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products

Officers

Mr David Bruce Nock

director · Since 01/01/2004

SALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 7 other boards

Dr Jonathan Leslie Evans

director · Since 21/06/2016

CHAIRMAN

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Yisheng Tian

director · Since 21/06/2016

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 63

Also on 18 other boards

Mr Andrew David Waterhouse

director · Since 21/06/2016

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 54

Also on 11 other boards

Miss Emily Evans

director · Since 01/01/2025

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 27

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Ash & Lacy Automotive Holdings Limited

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

Ash And Lacy House, Bromford Lane, West Bromwich, B70 7JJ

Reg: 13552947 · Companies House · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 31/12/2021

Former PSCs

Dr Jonathan Leslie Evans

Ceased 31/12/2021

Ash & Lacy Group Limited

Ceased 31/12/2021

Charges5 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

ASH & LACY GROUP LIMITED (AS SECURITY TRUSTEE)

Created 01/09/2025Registered 09/09/2025
Charge
outstanding

ASH & LACY AUTOMOTIVE HOLDINGS LIMITED

Created 31/10/2024Registered 08/11/2024
Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 29/12/2023Registered 03/01/2024
Charge
satisfied

ASH & LACY GROUP LIMITED

Created 20/12/2022Registered 22/12/2022Satisfied 08/09/2025
Charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 15/07/2016Registered 15/07/2016Satisfied 31/12/2025
Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 21/06/2016Registered 04/07/2016
Charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 23/06/2016Registered 27/06/2016

CompanyRankvs 4483+ SIC 25990 peers
30

Financial strength1th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees94th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.9× · 6/20
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 strength0/25 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.

Liquidity6/20 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

the UK and Republic of Ireland" including the provisions of Section 1A "Small Entities" and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Going concern The directors have assessed the company's ability to continue as a going concern. As a result of this assessment, no material uncertainties have been identified that cast doubt about the

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

-£402k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£8k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£622k

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.6M

Current Liabilities

£6.2M

Fixed Assets

£472k

Debtors

£3.7M

37avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£20k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£645
Assets less current liabilities-£150k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.90-£2.1M
20231.76

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.