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A.S. Facer (Longton) Limited

00531257

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

Village Pharmacy 356 Chapel Lane, New Longton, Preston, PR4 4AA
Incorporated 30/03/1954

Previously known as

Lingards (Chemists) Limited · until 31/12/1978

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 30/06/2026

Due 14/07/2027

On track

Industry

47730
Dispensing chemist in specialised stores

Officers

Mr Peter Burrows

director · Since 06/09/2019

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Martin Molyneux

director · Since 06/09/2019

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Nigel Robert Buckley

director · Since 01/07/2022

PHARMACIST

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 50

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Michael Molyneux

director · Since 01/07/2022

PHARMACIST

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 5 other boards

Martin Molyneux

director · Since 06/09/2019

British · England · Age 57

Peter Burrows

director · Since 06/09/2019

British · England · Age 55

Nigel Robert Buckley

director · Since 01/07/2022

British · United Kingdom · Age 50

Michael Molyneux

director · Since 01/07/2022

British · England · Age 55

Former

Enid Anne Facer

secretary · Resigned 06/09/2019

Alan Stuart Facer

director · Resigned 06/09/2019

Enid Anne Facer

director · Resigned 06/09/2019

Ian Martin Facer

director · Resigned 06/09/2019

Lesley Elizabeth Facer

director · Resigned 06/09/2019

Persons with Significant Control

A. S. Facer (Longton) Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Village Pharmacy, 356 Chapel Lane, Preston, PR4 4AA

Reg: 11198119 · England And Wales · Company

Notified 01/11/2018

Former PSCs

Mr Ian Martin Facer

Ceased 18/10/2018

Facer Preston Limited

Ceased 01/11/2018

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 16/09/2019Registered 25/09/2019

Change History

officer appointed → BUCKLEY, Nigel Robert
2026-08-09
officer appointed → BURROWS, Peter
2026-08-09
officer appointed → MOLYNEUX, Martin
2026-08-09
officer appointed → MOLYNEUX, Michael
2026-08-09
status → active
2026-08-09

Active

type → ltd
2026-08-09

Private Limited Company

address line1 → Village Pharmacy 356 Chapel Lane
2026-08-09

VILLAGE PHARMACY 356 CHAPEL LANE

post town → Preston
2026-08-09

PRESTON

CompanyRankvs 792+ SIC 47730 peers
67

Financial strength84th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees92th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.24× · 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 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£529k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£128k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£532k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.7M

Current Liabilities

£2.2M

Fixed Assets

£0

Debtors

£2.5M

20avg. employees-5

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£161k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£532k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.24+£64k
20241.31+£63k
20231.33—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.