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James Smith & Son (Music Sellers) Limited

00561912

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
82 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

114 MANCHESTER ROAD, SOUTHPORT, PR9 9BJ
Incorporated 27/02/1956

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 06/10/2025

Due 20/10/2026

On track

Industry

47430
Retail sale of audio and video equipment in specialised stores
47540
Retail sale of electrical household appliances in specialised stores
47910
Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet
77291
Renting and leasing of media entertainment equipment

Officers

Mr Robert Graham Sidney Wright

director · Since 06/08/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · SCOTLAND · Age 65

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Christine Hilary Wright

secretary · Since 12/11/2005

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Also on 7 other boards

Mrs Christine Hilary Wright

director · Since 01/01/2006

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Richard Kenyon

director · Since 01/05/2016

RETAILER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Mr Mark Christopher Wright

director · Since 12/06/2018

RETAILER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 36

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Robert Graham Sidney Wright

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 65

114, Manchester Road, Southport, PR9 9BJ

Notified 01/06/2016

Christine Hilary Wright

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 64

114, Manchester Road, Southport, PR9 9BJ

Notified 19/03/2026

Mr Mark Christopher Wright

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 36

114, Manchester Road, Southport, PR9 9BJ

Notified 19/03/2026

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 12/11/2021Registered 22/11/2021
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS AND SCOTTISH TRUST LIMITED

Created 20/02/1978Registered 24/02/1978
charge
outstanding

MERCANTILE CREDIT CO LTD

Created 21/03/1977Registered 21/03/1977
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 16/06/1971Registered 24/06/1971

CompanyRankvs 69+ SIC 47430 peers
71

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.47× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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69James Smith & Son (Music Sellers) Limited
81
How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 pts

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

Employees15/15 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 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£855k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£64k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£287k

Working capital

Current Assets

£897k

Current Liabilities

£609k

Fixed Assets

£690k

Debtors

£54k

16avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£977k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.47-£5k
20241.58+£6k
20231.56+£40k
20221.88+£799k
20213.13+£0
20207.19—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.