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St.John'S Nurseries (North Devon) Limited

00612259

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Has been liquidated
Insolvency history
Health Score
54 / 100

Notable Risks

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
14/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • Active insolvency proceedings (-20)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

St Johns Garden Centre, St. Johns Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 9DD
Incorporated 02/10/1958

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2025

full

Next accounts due

30/06/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 15/06/2026

Due 29/06/2027

On track

Industry

47789
Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores

Officers

Nicholas Peter Oliver

director · Since 03/05/2007

British · England · Age 68

Mark Toon

director · Since 28/03/2024

British · England · Age 49

Jason Mellett

director · Since 28/03/2024

British · England · Age 57

Former

Patricia Mary Helena Oliver

director · Resigned 03/05/2007

Patricia Mary Helena Oliver

secretary · Resigned 03/05/2007

David Lewis Oliver

director · Resigned 03/05/2007

Thomas David Oliver

director · Resigned 28/03/2024

Thomas David Oliver

secretary · Resigned 28/03/2024

Simon Charles Oliver

director · Resigned 28/03/2024

Persons with Significant Control

St Johns Country Stores Ltd

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

St Johns Garden Centre, St. Johns Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 9DD

Reg: 15402358 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 28/03/2024

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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outstanding

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outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 28/03/2024Registered 05/04/2024
Charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 28/09/2018Registered 12/10/2018Satisfied 21/07/2022
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 04/07/2006Registered 06/07/2006Satisfied 03/08/2022
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 18/02/2005Registered 22/02/2005Satisfied 21/07/2022
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 04/12/2004Registered 10/12/2004Satisfied 21/07/2022
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 11/08/1998Registered 12/08/1998Satisfied 27/09/2005
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 09/06/1989Registered 26/06/1989Satisfied 27/09/2005
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 31/03/1989Registered 12/04/1989Satisfied 27/09/2005
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 17/10/1988Registered 25/10/1988Satisfied 27/09/2005
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 05/09/1988Registered 23/09/1988Satisfied 27/09/2005
charge
satisfied

PROPERTY LENDING TRUST PLC

Created 02/06/1988Registered 10/06/1988Satisfied 05/07/1989
charge
satisfied

SHIELA WILLIAMS

Created 16/10/1985Registered 18/10/1985Satisfied 05/07/1989
charge
satisfied

HILL SAMUEL & CO. LTD

Created 27/09/1985Registered 17/10/1985Satisfied 05/07/1989
charge
satisfied

CONFEDERATION LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

Created 01/10/1985Registered 02/10/1985Satisfied 23/03/1990
charge
satisfied

CONFEDERATION LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

Created 27/06/1985Registered 12/07/1985
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 06/02/1984Registered 14/02/1984Satisfied 09/03/1991

Insolvency History2 cases

administration order

Richard John Hill (practitioner) · Peter John Rilett (practitioner)

corporate voluntary arrangement

Richard John Hill (practitioner)

Change History

statusactive
2026-06-06

Active

typeltd
2026-06-06

Private Limited Company

address line1St Johns Garden Centre
2026-06-06

ST JOHNS GARDEN CENTRE

post townBarnstaple
2026-06-06

BARNSTAPLE

officer appointedMELLETT, Jason
2026-06-06
officer appointedOLIVER, Nicholas Peter
2026-06-06
officer appointedTOON, Mark
2026-06-06

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 47789 peers
60

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.96× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10Insolvency history -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 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.

Liquidity20/20 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

Insolvency history: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the original financial statements were authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect t

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/09/2025

Turnover

£7.4M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£6.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.2M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.0M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£4.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.1M

Current Liabilities

£848k

Fixed Assets

£2.9M

Debtors

£2.7M

Cost of Sales

£3.2M

Gross Profit

£4.2M

Admin Expenses

£3.0M

Operating Profit

£1.0M

Profit After Tax

£747k

110avg. employees-9

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid-£630k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.0M
NI contributions£181k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£7.1M
Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20255.96+£118k
20245.96+£194k
20235.70+£411k
20223.38+£738k
20212.85+£797k
20203.47+£656k
20192.67+£410k
20183.14

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.