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Dipple & Conway (Norwich) Limited

00719847

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
71 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

C/O Larking Gowen 1st Floor Prospect House, Rouen Road, Norwich, NR1 1RE
Incorporated 30/03/1962

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 09/09/2026

Due 23/09/2027

On track

Industry

47782
Retail sale by opticians
86900
Other human health activities

Officers

Mr James Vincent St Pierre Conway

director · Since 01/11/1992

OPTICIAN

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 2 other boards

Robert Thomas Conway

director · Since 01/11/1992

OPTOMETRIST

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 1 other board

Mr Benjamin Matthew Conway

director · Since 16/02/2015

DISPENSING EXECUTIVE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Also on 2 other boards

Matthew James Conway

director · Since 16/02/2015

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 44

Also on 1 other board

Mr Matthew James Conway

secretary · Since 06/11/2025

James Vincent St Pierre Conway

director

British · England · Age 63

Robert Thomas Conway

director

British · England · Age 68

Matthew James Conway

director · Since 16/02/2015

British · United Kingdom · Age 44

Benjamin Matthew Conway

director · Since 16/02/2015

British · England · Age 44

Matthew James Conway

secretary · Since 06/11/2025

Former

Barbara Constance Conway

director · Resigned 31/03/1993

Barbara Constance Conway

secretary · Resigned 27/01/1995

Peter Damian Conway

secretary · Resigned 06/11/2025

Peter Damian Conway

director · Resigned 03/04/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Dipple & Conway (Holdings) Limited

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

19, Castle Street, Norwich, NR2 1PB

Reg: 09400353 · The Registrar Of Companies For England, Wales And Scotland · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

THE TRUSTEES OF THE DIPPLE & CONWAY (NORWICH) LIMITED PENSION PLAN

Created 15/10/2024Registered 15/10/2024
Charge
outstanding

MATTHEW JAMES CONWAY · BENJAMIN MATTHEW CONWAY · ROBERT THOMAS CONWAY · PETER DAMIAN CONWAY · THERE ARE MORE THAN FOUR PERSONS ENTITLED

Created 14/12/2022Registered 14/12/2022
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 01/12/2000Registered 02/12/2000Satisfied 20/12/2024
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 25/02/1999Registered 18/03/1999Satisfied 20/12/2024
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 25/02/1999Registered 17/03/1999Satisfied 20/12/2024
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 24/10/1997Registered 12/11/1997Satisfied 20/12/2024

Change History

status → active
2026-09-10

Active

type → ltd
2026-09-10

Private Limited Company

address line1 → C/O Larking Gowen 1st Floor Prospect House
2026-09-10

C/O LARKING GOWEN 1ST FLOOR PROSPECT HOUSE

post town → Norwich
2026-09-10

NORWICH

officer appointed → CONWAY, Matthew James
2026-09-10
officer appointed → CONWAY, Benjamin Matthew
2026-09-10
officer appointed → CONWAY, James Vincent St Pierre
2026-09-10
officer appointed → CONWAY, Matthew James
2026-09-10
officer appointed → CONWAY, Robert Thomas
2026-09-10

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 47782 peers
80

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.42× · 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 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£764k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£457k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.8M

Current Liabilities

£737k

Fixed Assets

£451k

Debtors

£1.1M

45avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£88k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.5M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.42-£182k
20242.61+£122k
20232.22—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.

Filing History100 filings

Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

08/04/20261 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

17/12/202514 pages · PDF
TM02

termination secretary company with name termination date

15/12/20251 page · PDF
AP03

appoint person secretary company with name date

15/12/20252 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

22/09/20254 pages · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

20/12/20242 pages · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

20/12/20242 pages · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

20/12/20242 pages · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

20/12/20241 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

25/10/202415 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

15/10/202455 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

18/09/20244 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

03/10/202316 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

14/09/20233 pages · PDF
Address changed

change registered office address company with date old address new address

28/03/20231 page · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

25/01/20232 pages · PDF
MR01

mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date

14/12/202238 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

02/12/202214 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

15/09/20225 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

17/11/202114 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

09/09/20215 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

21/12/202016 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

06/11/20203 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

06/11/20195 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

01/10/201913 pages · PDF
CH03

change person secretary company with change date

01/10/20191 page · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

03/09/20192 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

03/09/20192 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

03/09/20192 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

03/09/20192 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

03/09/20192 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

13/11/20185 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

20/07/201813 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption full

01/12/201713 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

09/11/20175 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

09/11/20172 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

15/11/20165 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

27/10/20166 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

25/11/20159 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

16/10/20156 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

27/02/20153 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

27/02/20153 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

13/11/20147 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

10/10/20146 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

29/11/20137 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

29/11/20132 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

29/11/20132 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

29/11/20132 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

02/09/20136 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

16/11/20127 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

25/10/20126 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

17/11/20117 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

26/10/20116 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

12/11/20106 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

11/11/20107 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

15/12/20096 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

02/12/20096 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

19/11/20085 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

08/07/20087 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

18/12/20077 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

07/11/20074 pages · PDF
288c

legacy

07/11/20071 page · PDF
363a

legacy

29/11/20064 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

14/11/20067 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

29/12/20057 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

01/12/20058 pages · PDF
AUD

auditors resignation company

20/05/20051 page · PDF
363s

legacy

19/11/20048 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type total exemption small

29/09/20047 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

13/01/20047 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

21/11/20038 pages · PDF
403a

legacy

11/11/20031 page · PDF
363s

legacy

25/11/20028 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

13/09/20027 pages · PDF
363s

legacy

12/11/20018 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

02/08/20017 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type small

16/01/20017 pages · PDF
395

legacy

02/12/20003 pages · PDF
287

legacy

10/11/20001 page · PDF
363s

legacy

10/11/20008 pages · PDF
AUD

auditors resignation company

23/02/20001 page · PDF
363a

legacy

04/11/19995 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

08/10/199914 pages · PDF
395

legacy

18/03/19994 pages · PDF
395

legacy

17/03/19993 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

08/02/199913 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

04/11/1998PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

21/01/199816 pages · PDF
395

legacy

12/11/19974 pages · PDF
395

legacy

12/11/19975 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

05/11/19976 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

03/02/199715 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

31/12/19965 pages · PDF
288

legacy

20/09/19961 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

23/01/199615 pages · PDF
363x

legacy

06/11/1995PDF
288

legacy

06/02/1995PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

03/02/1995PDF
PRE95

selection of documents registered before January 1995

01/01/199519 pages · PDF
363x

legacy

05/11/1994PDF