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A.S. Facer (Longton) Limited

00531257

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

VILLAGE PHARMACY 356 CHAPEL LANE, PRESTON, PR4 4AA
Incorporated 30/03/1954

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 30/06/2025

Due 14/07/2026

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

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
Charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 05/01/2015Registered 06/01/2015Satisfied 15/08/2019

CompanyRankvs 803+ SIC 47730 peers
67

Financial strength83th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.31× · 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£465k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£70k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£465k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.0M

Current Liabilities

£1.5M

Fixed Assets

£3k

Debtors

£1.8M

25avg. employees+14

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£97k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£468k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.31+£63k
20231.33-£199k
20211.78—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.