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Wren General Merchants Limited

00696609

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

MERCURY HOUSE, MARLOW, SL7 3HN
Incorporated 26/06/1961

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 14/06/2025

Due 28/06/2026

On track

Industry

68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate
79909
Other reservation service activities

Officers

Mrs Hilary Lawes

director · Since 18/04/1999

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 76

Mr Daniel Lawes

director · Since 26/10/2010

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 47

Dr Peter Lawes

director · Since 02/08/2019

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 78

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Hilary Lawes

75–100% shares

British · England · Age 76

Mercury House, 19-21 Chapel Street, Marlow, SL7 3HN

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges4 outstanding

charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 24/06/1995Registered 29/06/1995
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 17/09/1987Registered 24/09/1987Satisfied 13/04/1995
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 01/09/1983Registered 08/09/1983
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 19/06/1982Registered 25/06/1982
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK LTD

Created 07/09/1973Registered 12/09/1973

CompanyRankvs 27197+ SIC 68209 peers
61

Financial strength35th percentile among SIC peers · 9/25
Employees77th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 23.97× · 20/20
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 strength9/25 pts

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

Employees12/15 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

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

£24

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£122k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£414k

Working capital

Current Assets

£432k

Current Liabilities

£18k

Fixed Assets

£1.8M

Debtors

£1k

Profit After Tax

£43k

2avg. employees-2

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£25k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.2M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
202423.97
202375.57
202126.28
202026.28
201930.70
201837.68
201741.61
2016193.29

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.